Mauser HSc Fourth Variation .32 ACP Compact Pistol, WWII 1943, Blued, DA/SA, Made in Germany
This Mauser Mod. HSc is a Fourth Variation, wartime-produced compact pistol in .32 ACP, made in Germany circa 1943. It features the correct slide legend with Mauser banner, a lanyard loop at the grip heel, and the distinctive HSc trigger-guard profile. Its DA/SA, simple blowback design and standard 8+1 capacity make it a classic WWII-era German sidearm with recognizable markings and configuration.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Rifling: Fair Rifling - Worn rifling, slight loss of definition.
Specific Condition Notes: Pitting, scratching, and finish loss are evident throughout the pistol. It has been refinished by slow rust bluing. Initials are carved on the grip. The pistol remains functional.
What’s Included
- Mauser Mod. HSc Fourth Variation .32 ACP pistol
- 1x 8-round single-column steel magazine with witness holes and toe extension baseplate
This Fourth Variation HSc aligns with wartime production in 1943 and carries period-correct features. The slide legend reads "Mauser-Werke A.G. Oberndorf a.N. / Mod. HSc / Kal.
7,65mm" with the Mauser banner, and a small inspection/proof stamp is present on the left rear trigger-guard web. The serial number is located on the front strap.
The pistol retains the classic HSc architecture: a compact, simple blowback action with a double-action/single-action trigger, an external partially shrouded hammer, and a slide-mounted safety/decocker. Rear slide serrations, fixed blade front and fixed notch rear sights, and checkered wood grip panels complete the configuration.
Constructed with a blued carbon steel frame and receiver, this example includes a lanyard loop at the grip heel and the HSc’s distinctive trigger-guard profile. Its compact size and 3.4" barrel are paired with a standard 8+1 capacity in .32 ACP.
Made in Germany, this HSc represents a WWII-era production piece from Mauser’s Oberndorf facility, reflecting the period’s markings and feature set associated with Fourth Variation pistols.