[Fritz]

Represented there is a E/ WaA135 accepted HSc # 950 730 with phospate ( parkerized ? )finish from the very last production which has been delivered to the Army in 1945 ( highest SN observed 951 629 ).
It is astonishing that this weapon was manufactured despite the production restrictions of the last year of war, still so good.
This particular pistol includes parts from earlyer production runs like the milled trigger and the high quality wood grips.

It is interesting, that the magazine also shows a phosphated finish.

This rare HSc variation is in mint condition and seems to be unused.

The weapon is in an unmarked substitute substance ( Ersatzstoff ) holster from laminated vinyl except for the leather closing strap.


Fritz

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[byf45]

Super-nice late war HSc, Fritz! Thanks for sharing it.
JB

 

[Jim Purnell]

Fritz,
Thats just a beautiful rig. Thanks for the show!

 

[Gercolctor]

I think that the HSc pistol is very interesting and enjoyed this discussion on a very late war model. The holster is also quite "different" then most found with this model.

 

[drm2m]

Great presentation Fritz....what an interesting rig!
David

 

[Tom Whiteman]

I have a 1934 Mauser that is parkerized.... is that possible? or documented anywhere?

 

[Orv Reichert]

Tom...how is your 1934 proofed?...generally, they would be a very nice dipped blue but some parts were left over when the plant was occupied in April 1945.

Orv

 

[Tom Whiteman]

Serial # 550396. Marked with E/C and numbered mag, but not numbered to the gun. Seemed unusual to me. No other proofs that I can see. Can try to send pictures if you want.

 

[Orv Reichert]

Pender lists the following as Parkerized by Interarms:

546699
551926
565978
566122
566183

Yours is probably one of them?

Orv

 

[Tom Whiteman]

yes, that makes sense and solves the mystery for me. Was hoping I had a rare variation. Any idea when this was done- I would assume soon after the war as there are no import marks.

 

[Orv Reichert]

done sometime prior to the 1968 Gun Control Act...

Orv

 

[k98man]

Fritz, I had the same variation with the mixed phosphated and blued parts. Mine had serial number 950 387. Regards Dietrich