Mauser HSc .32 ACP Compact Pistol, West German Interarms Import, DA/SA, Blued, 3.4 in Barrel, 8+1
This post-1968 Mauser HSc is a West German commercial-production pistol in .32 ACP with Interarms Alexandria, Virginia import marking. It features a compact steel build with a blued finish, a fixed barrel with the recoil spring around the barrel, and a double-action/single-action trigger. German commercial proof marks are present on the barrel hood, and the model retains classic HSc elements like the slide-mounted safety with a red "fire" dot and checkered wood grip panels.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The pistol shows widespread surface scratches with areas of rust and pitting on metal surfaces. The bore is clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- 1x 8-round steel single-stack magazine with witness holes and flush base
The HSc design uses a fixed barrel and blowback action, with the recoil spring surrounding the barrel. This configuration pairs with a DA/SA trigger system, a slide-mounted manual safety, and a heel-type magazine release.
Its compact dimensions include an approximate 3.4 in barrel and about 6.0 in overall length, with an 8+1 capacity in .32 ACP. The pistol is outfitted with fixed iron sights: a front blade and a rear notch.
The steel frame and slide wear a blued finish, complemented by checkered wood grip panels. The slide has rear diagonal serrations, and the hammer is a semi-exposed spur that is partially shrouded. A red "fire" dot provides a clear visual indicator on the safety.
Markings include Interarms import information and German commercial proof and date marks on the barrel hood; the legible "70" date code indicates a 1970 proof year. This example falls within the 1968–1977 West German commercial production period.