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Model HSC Pistol / Re: Miss HSc 703857 - i am stunned...3 cuts on grip plate???

« on: June 08, 2013, 08:58:18 PM »

They are correct , black ejo grips, but it is not a late war HSc example.  It is early 1944.  One of the earlier phosphate finished ones.  You have a beauty.  Keep it safe.
 
Jim
 
     

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Model HSC Pistol / Re: Miss HSc 703857 - i am stunned...3 cuts on grip plate???

« on: June 07, 2013, 09:52:10 AM »

Grip markings. 

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Model HSC Pistol / Re: Miss HSc 703857 - i am stunned...3 cuts on grip plate???

« on: June 07, 2013, 09:49:10 AM »

This is Sgt Joseph Trupiano's pistol given to him by Col. Felix L. Sparks on April 28, 1945.  Col. Sparks obtained it from Unterstumfuher Heinrich Wicker.  There is a 160 page IG's report about what happened this day including captured pistol documentation in the IG's file, as the IG wanted Gen. Patten to court martial Col. Sparks and several soldiers under his command for their activities on the surrender of 28 year old auxiliary SS 2Lt. Wicker and his SS concentration camp guards.   Patton pitched the recommendation of the IG in the trash can.  I have a good idea why Col. Sparks gave this pistol away to his jeep driver (Sgt. Trupiano), but I cannot prove it.  His comment in his witness account statement was that he had plenty of war trophies and did not need this one.  Sorry the notches photo is not better.  My son said they looked like they were made with the rough side of a key. 
 
   

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Model HSC Pistol / Re: Miss HSc 703857 - i am stunned...3 cuts on grip plate???

« on: June 06, 2013, 05:45:01 PM »

Just zoomed in on those three notches you mentioned.  They are well placed and near perfectly matched.  One can only wonder, the meaning.  I have a very special HSc with notches also, but the placement of my notches is at a different location, farther down on the grip, and they do not equal the application perfection that your example shows.  Mine appear more crudely applied.  Again, nice score!
 
Jim   

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General Discussion / Re: What do you think of the new forum

« on: June 04, 2013, 12:14:06 PM »

It is very professional and well designed. 
 
Jim

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Model HSC Pistol / Re: HSc Purchase

« on: May 28, 2013, 12:34:10 PM »

What a great price. 
 
Jim

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Model HSC Pistol / Re: Low Grip Screw KM HSc

« on: May 23, 2013, 02:05:50 PM »

I guess I need to get on Tom's list.  He seems to come up with great stuff. 
 
Jim

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Model HSC Pistol / Re: Low Grip Screw KM HSc

« on: May 22, 2013, 09:39:35 PM »

Does the mag seem to be early war?
 
 
Jim

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Model HSC Pistol / Re: Low Grip Screw KM HSc

« on: May 22, 2013, 03:56:34 PM »

I know that is so very true.  I am honored to be the first to congratulate you on this forum.  You and I know what an accomplishment you achieved.  And the condition just is "out of sight".   Way to go!!
 
Jim

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Model HSC Pistol / Re: Low Grip Screw KM HSc

« on: May 22, 2013, 03:05:44 PM »

I am so envious I could spit!!  Congratulations!!!    That is just great news!!
 
 
Jim
 
 

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Mauser Lugers / Re: Portuguese M943 with lanyard and holster

« on: May 20, 2013, 03:54:47 PM »

Very nice! So you bought it in Germany?
 
Jim

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Model HSC Pistol / Re: HSc Purchase

« on: May 14, 2013, 06:47:07 PM »

Photo 5690 and the following photo posted.  They just looked a little too dark for my eyes to tell the electro penciled numbers.  You always have better eyesight than me.
 
Jim
 
 

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Model HSC Pistol / Re: HSc Purchase

« on: May 14, 2013, 01:17:21 PM »

I sure could not make out the serial number on the slide.  Better luck with more photos and alternate lighting.
 
Jim
 
 

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Model HSC Pistol / Re: Late War WaA135 Acquisition

« on: May 14, 2013, 09:08:18 AM »

What a great acceptance stamp.!! I am envious of your example.
 
Jim
 
 

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Model HSC Pistol / Re: HSc Break Point

« on: May 10, 2013, 06:51:16 PM »

It does appear to be a mystery.
 
Jim