The Mauser HSc pistol - gone but not forgotten

[PALADIN85020]

Thanks for the quick response John!
Any ideas on how I can research this further? I tried sending the original poster a message, but it doesn't look like he's been around past 2013. This IS interesting and puts a twist on putting a value on the gun (my original trek that lead me to this forum! ....and the sequential serial numbers! How rare to run across that! )

Terry

Terry, I'm at a loss to guide you further. I've done a lot of reading on Mauser rifles and pistols, but this is the first time I've encountered this anomaly. As far as I know, it's undocumented anywhere, and because it's apparently a rare mixup at the factory, this may be the first time it's been noticed.

As far as value goes, as always, it's what the seller is willing to sell it for, and the buyer is willing to pay. I suspect Mauser pistol collectors would be your primary target - perhaps there is a forum similar to this one on the interweb - ???

John

 

[jeeps]

Get it in 32acp they run better. The Germans used 32acp not 380 in both world wars. Better than 380 and one more shot to boot. The 32acp in European loads like Fio. Will run 1000fps+ and out penetrate a 380 . For self defense use ball in both.

 

[Cyrano]

perhaps there is a forum similar to this one on the interweb - ???

John

MauserGuns | A gun collectors web site. They have a sub-forum dedicated to the HSc.

 

[rcortesvargas]

My post-war Interarms .380 worked just fine after being advised
that it was designed with ball ammo in mind.
Works fine now, thanks for starting this, John.
TACC1

I just purchased a mauser model HSc 380 acp. I tried it on the field and was surprised by its good aim and firing cycle. Of course I'll load it with fmj.
. (Cry «Havoc!», and let slip the dogs of war).
First shooting 10 yards double single action.

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