Mauser HSc .32 ACP Compact Pistol, Late-War German Production (1944–1945), Blued, 3.4 in Barrel, 8+1
This late-war Mauser HSc is a compact, German-made .32 ACP pistol produced circa 1944–1945. It retains the model’s streamlined profile and distinctive wartime features, including top ejection, rear-only diagonal slide serrations, and an anti-glare rib. It comes with one 8-round magazine and has the classic blued finish with checkered wood grips, highlighting a period-correct configuration valued by WWII-era collectors.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The pistol is structurally solid. There are many scratches and blemishes present. Finish wear, patina, and areas of pitting are visible across the pistol. The bore is clean and shiny. The pistol only operates in single action.
What’s Included
- Mauser HSc .32 ACP pistol
- One 8-round detachable steel magazine with flush floorplate and witness holes
Produced in Germany during the late stages of WWII, this HSc reflects the model’s service and commercial presence in that era. Its compact size, 3.4 in barrel, and 8+1 capacity make it a representative example of Mauser’s wartime pocket pistol design in .32 ACP.
The slide shows defining HSc features: rear-only diagonal serrations for purchase, a top ejection port, and an anti-glare rib along the top. These design cues are hallmarks of late-war pistols from this line and contribute to the model’s distinctive profile.
The mechanism is single-action, blowback, and hammer-fired, with an exposed hammer. Controls include a manual, slide-mounted safety and a heel-type magazine release. The pivoting trigger guard doubles as the takedown control, consistent with the HSc’s engineered simplicity.
Construction is carbon steel with a blued finish and checkered wood grips. Fixed sights consist of a front blade and a rear notch, providing a straightforward sight picture appropriate to the pistol’s role and period.