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HSc Repair
Warbird:
Jim, from what I can see in your pictures everything seems normal. Typically, a Magazine is inserted at an angle, nose first and then the rear which allows you to leverage the Latch to the back so the Magazine can slide into the well. If this is not possible then a small amount of thumb pressure on the Latch should allow the previous loading procedure to occur.
jcorl:
I am pleased to learn that everything looks correct. That is a big relief. This gun loads like no other in my collection, but at least it is not broken. My option is to live with it or trade it. I think I will live with it. Thank you again for providing me some peace of mind. I thought it required attention. I am pleased that I was wrong. Best regards, jim
Like_Old_Guns:
--- Quote from: warbird on July 12, 2015, 09:21:55 AM ---Jim, from what I can see in your pictures everything seems normal. Typically, a Magazine is inserted at an angle, nose first and then the rear which allows you to leverage the Latch to the back so the Magazine can slide into the well. If this is not possible then a small amount of thumb pressure on the Latch should allow the previous loading procedure to occur.
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I agree with Alan. From what I can see, your Mauser HSc looks exactly as I would expect. The hammer strut spring does put quite a bit of tension on it, and it should, because you don't want the magazine dropping out when you need it, as a result of non intentional brushing the catch. The design is typical of a number of WWII small arms. The CZ27 is similar in that it requires that the catch be pushed back with some force to insert a magazine. As Alan said, put the magazine in nose first and then the rear, or alternatively, rear first, then the nose. Both techniques seem to work for me.
jcorl:
I will try the rear first idea. I don't think I have ever tried that technique. Thank you. I am so pleased that it is not in neend of repair. Thank you again. Jim
jcorl:
Wonders never end. I was able to install the third most simple part in my HSc. (An extractor). Does not take a gunsmith on that part. Thank goodness. I had to boast just a little after my other failures. Jim
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