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Model HSC Pistol / Mauser HSC user manual dimensions

« on: April 27, 2016, 04:58:52 AM »

Hello All,


I recently got a scanned copy of Mauser HSc user manual. This manual seems to belong to the pistols produced in post war era. Got a few questions regarding the same. It seems to be printed in German, English and French.


Q1. Can someone confirm if its a post war manual? If yes, will it be good enough for war time pistols as well?
Q2. What are the dimensions of these manual (length and breadth)? What kind of paper finish the original manual used to have (glossy, rough etc.)? I am planning to get it printed for personal use and want it to be as closed as to the original as possible


Attaching first and last page for reference


Thanks,
abd_sami

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Model HSC Pistol / Mauser HSc Serial#728897

« on: April 15, 2016, 02:54:02 AM »

Hello All,

I am new to this forum and first of all I would like to thank everyone who has given such huge amount of information regarding HSc (especially the moderators). Really appreciate it.

Now coming to point, my father has HSc with Serial#728897. I am looking for some information regarding the history for this particular piece.

The guns was passed on to my father from my grandfather. My grandfather bought this gun in India in 1964. Have a few queries

Q1. From the serial number chart this gun seems to be manufactured in 1941. Is it possible to find in which month and where in Germany was this gun manufactured?

Q2. I do not recall it had any markings on the trigger guard so I am assuming its a commercial pistol. Though I am not sure about it. In short, what markings can we check quickly to see which division the guns belonged to (army, police etc.)? Do not have it at hand so cant post any pictures as off now. Will do once it available.

Q3. How did this gun end up coming to India? Were there any agreements between India to import from Mauser.

Q4. In many posts I have read that it would be bad for the guns condition to keep in the original leather holster. What are the ways this gun can be stored safely. If recall correctly my grandfather and father have been keeping the guns in the holster from beginning as it was the original one

Sorry for the long thread but would appreciate  the responses.

Thanks,
Abd Sami