Mauser Guns Collectors Forum
Pistols => Model HSC Pistol => Topic started by: Fausto on November 15, 2018, 12:39:52 PM
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Hello to you all...
Just a silly question... Did any WWII Mauser HSc leave the factory with white painted serial numbers? I noticed many HSc with yellowish, very old and scratched paint inside serial number, but this could be just an old embellishment made by a collector...
As far as I have observed, just Nagant revolvers refurbished after WWII and some Czech flare pistols have original white paint inside serial numbers...
Thank you so much !
Fausto
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Hi Fausto,
I am no expert, but my guess is "no". The factory did not spend the time to embellish the serial numbers to my knowledge. Or proof stamps. Collectors in the years have done that. I have a nice Navy that I want to clean out the yellow goo and see what is under it. I am thinking a toothpick will do the trick. Enjoy your example and we will see what others say about your question.
Jim
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Thank you so much Jim...