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Model HSC Pistol / Re: Mauser HSc Serial#728897

« on: July 06, 2016, 12:51:18 PM »

Hi Warbird/Jim,

Thanks for your comments. I did realize that the condition was very poor while taking the pics. I have already seen some great pieces in this forum.

As it was with my grandfather, people really didn't know about gun collection in those days. Anyways, it does hold a lot of sentimental value to us.

It does shoot well till now. Also, getting a foreign make gun is very difficult in India. Especially if it 70 years old.

Now some specific questions. What really does the British proof mark signifies? If it is a commercial pistol how did it end up in Britain? Also, any possibility of this gun seeing the action in the war.

Thanks
abd_sami

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Model HSC Pistol / Re: Mauser HSc Serial#728897

« on: July 06, 2016, 05:52:34 AM »

Hi Warbird,

It seems I have crossed the limit to upload pics. Please let me know if these are enough or you need any specific shots. Will replace the old ones with the new ones.


Thanks,
abd_sami

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Model HSC Pistol / Re: Mauser HSc Serial#728897

« on: July 06, 2016, 05:40:04 AM »

Picture no 5

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Model HSC Pistol / Re: Mauser HSc Serial#728897

« on: July 06, 2016, 05:36:27 AM »

Pic number 4

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Model HSC Pistol / Re: Mauser HSc Serial#728897

« on: July 06, 2016, 05:30:51 AM »

Hi Warhead,


Finally was able to get some pictures. Posting them in a series. Please let me know your comments on this pistol.


Thanks,
abd_sami

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Model HSC Pistol / Re: Mauser HSC user manual dimensions

« on: April 27, 2016, 08:08:04 AM »

Thanks for the response.


How good is it for a war era pistol? Will all the instructions hold good?

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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 / Re: Mauser HSc Serial#728897

« on: April 22, 2016, 10:24:11 AM »

Thanks Warhead. Even I am also anxious to get my hands on the gun and look for any markings. However, there is still sometime when I will visit my native place. Probably will post the pics around mid July time frame.


BTW, I have ordered the HSC book you co-authored from Legacy Collectibles like 10 days back. Eagerly waiting for it

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Model HSC Pistol / Re: Mauser HSc Serial#728897

« on: April 19, 2016, 08:01:45 AM »

Thanks again Warhead. I should have been more specific in my questions. So for my case we are only having one gun which is a family heirloom and needs to be stored safely.


After going through the link you shared, I think any modern day holster made of polystyrene like material should be good enough. Please correct me if I am wrong here. Point is, it has to be bought in India from a local gun shop as gun control is pretty strict here and imports are totally banned.


Can you also give brief summary of marking to check on the original holster like you did for the gun? Would really appreciate it.


Also, regarding the history as how this gun may have ended in India, I did a bit of research regarding gun control in India and found that gun imports were banned in 1980s. So it is possible that someone might have imported this during 1941-1964 time frame from when my grandfather brought it. Can't say for sure though? 


As regarding your guess about the gun getting carried on from an abandoned ship I am not sure how feasible is that. My grandfather brought it northern part of India which is around 1300km away from the nearest coast.BTW, do we have any documented proof of any German ships getting abandoned in India.


Also, this point will only be applicable if the gun has the Navy acceptance mark? In case it is not present we can completely rule this point out, right?


I am just curious and not trying to undermine your educated guess here. So, please don't mind 


Best Regards,
abd_sami

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Model HSC Pistol / Re: Mauser HSc Serial#728897

« on: April 16, 2016, 08:52:24 AM »

Thanks a lot Warbird for your detailed replies. I think the reason for getting  mark is I did a preview before posting. Will post this one without preview and hope this goes fine.


Regarding markings and photos, it may take sometime. May be couple of months as the gun is with my father.


For storing the pistol, actually I was looking for the exact way a gun collector would store it e.g. in a wooden box or a holster made of another material. How are you storing your prized HSc? 


Also, I just read some posts that firing HSc is safe but may harm the pistol in the long run. My dad use to fire it once every 2 -3 years and it worked fine. I am assuming if we are planning to fire 6-7 shots continuously it may spell doom over gun.If we are not firing it regularly wouldn't the inner parts get jammed.

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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