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tekmirko:
Hi, I'm new to Mauser Forum but have been collecting for about five years.

I have an opportunity to buy a HSC with serial 960446.   On line research tents to get very confusing.  I have not been able to find any reference to a serial number this high.  Can anyone point me to right direction if $250 would be worthwhile investment?  Thanks, Tekmirko

Warbird:
Hello tekmirko:  This HSc was made at the Mauser-Werke in Oberndorf, Germany after World War II ended and while the factory was under French occupation/supervision in October 1945.  Wartime serial numbers ended just below 952000.  Most of these pistols ended up with the French Army, Police, or Foreign Legion.

If it is in really good condition and the serial number on the Barrel matches the last three numbers on the Frame, it's a steal at $250.  Hope that helps.

Warbird:
A greenish tint to the finish is correct.  This is called a "phosphate" finish.  There will probably be (but not always) an intertwined "WR" final inspection mark on the left side of the Trigger Guard web just forward of the Grip.  The correct vintage Magazine will have a half-moon indent at the forward end of the Floorplate or base.  The Magazine will probably also have a phosphate finish to match the pistol.

That's about it.  Looking forward to some pictures when you get it.  Anything else, let me know.

Warbird:
Looks like we might be having a communication issue here, Martin.  I never said there was supposed to be a serial number on the Slide, so I don't know where that came from.  Only the wartime HSc had that marking and I don't see any in the photos. 

Secondly, the WR stamp is on the LEFT side of the Trigger Guard web.  I never said there was supposed to be a mark on the right side.  Again, only the wartime HSc had a Test Firing Proof Mark (Eagle/N from the Ulm Proof House) on the right side.

And finally, from the photos it sure looks like this pistol has a blue finish and not phosphate.  Are you sure it's not blue?  So, bottom line, this HSc is a good example of Post-War production.

Warbird:
It would be difficult to judge condition from photographs.  I do see some pitting which would not be uncommon since the French sent many of these HSc's to their troops in tropical Southeast Asia (Vietnam).  You have to be the judge of condition and to review, this is the general criteria:
    Finish      Condition     Definition
 99%+          Like New      Like new condition.
 98%-99%    Excellent      Very minor surface wear on high edges.
 95%-98%    Very Good    Minor surface wear and defects.
 85%-95%    Good            Moderate surface wear and defects.
 25%-85%    Fair              Well worn but functional.
 <25%         Poor             Non-functional parts gun.

Hope that helps.

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