Post Dec 31, 2009 #1 2009-12-31T02:14. serial# 292655 Any info on this gun would really be appreciated such as: what caliber gun it started out being and what model mauser action is it or any other pertinent info model, but in 1934 a change was made which altered its external appearance. It is Naked, Blank, Bare except for the serial number. The third Army variation of some 4,000 pistols ranged in intermittent serial numbers from about 745,000 to about 790,000. The finish on these pistols is also of the first quality. full serial number in two places on back small size grip "step" frame; lanyard ring pivots side-to-side walnut grip panels with 23 lines Mauser banner trademark on frame (all except earliest specimens) Congratulations, it's a Postwar Bolo: 7.63 mm caliber (.30 inch … Please help me track a birthdate on my FN Mauser I've got what I think is an early production post-WWII FN commercial mauser action, serial number 106XX. My own database lists Postwar Bolos from 440864 to 674447. It competed with the contemporary German Walther PPK and PP and Sauer 38H for police and military use. The Mauser HSc is a 7.65mm pistol made in Nazi Germany during World War II and post-war. HScs with frames and slides of different finishes may exist and would be extremely rare and desirable to military collectors. My theory about a remaining Loewe stock being used on a DWM production rifle isn't as far fetched as you may think. In 1896, latter company was reorganized under name Deutsches Waffen und Munition as it is better known, DWM. German World War II production ended with the fall of Nazi Germany; the Oberndorf area where the pistol was manufactured was in the French occupation zone, and production resumed for French use until 1946. I have a rifle marked on the receiver Mauser Modelo Argentino 1909. Due to this, a misunderstanding occurred regarding the identification between the Model 1896 and Model 1897. Also a small Army Test Proof stamp was stamped on the left rear grip tang. identify mauser from serial number . The designation HSc stood for Hahn Selbstspanner ("self-cocking hammer") Pistole, third and final design "C". The full serial number of each pistol is located on the front of the grip frame, just above the magazine. These rifles were the famed standard-issue rifles of the German army through the first and second World Wars; should the rifle have a two- or three-alphanumeric code on the top of the receiver, the rifle is most likely a Gewehr 98k or Karabiner 98k. It competed with the contemporary German Walther PPK and PP and Sauer 38H for police and military use. Mauser Pistolen, Weaver, Speed and Schmid, 2008 Beginning in the late #940,000 range some pistols were given black plastic grip panels. The polish of these pistols is rougher and the military "dusk blue" is now in evidence. The change was made at approximately serial number 800,000 for rifles made at Springfield Armory and at serial number 285,507 at Rock Island Arsenal. These phosphated pistols are quite rare today and, with Eagle/WaA135 acceptance, are highly desirable to military collectors. At approximately serial number 701345 the grip screws were relocated upward to a more central and sturdier position. All these early low grip pistols are today very rare. The Mauser HSc was originally intended as a commercial pistol. Most of these pistols were destined for French forces fighting in the First Indochina War. The pistol originally chambered the 7.65 mm (.32 ACP) cartridge, but the majority of Mauser HScs manufactured in the 1970s were chambered in 9mm Kurz (.380 ACP). Mauser Pocket Pistols, Roy G. Pender, 1971 A second Army variation of about 5,000 pistols consisted of pistols whose serial numbers ranged, intermittently, from about 712,000 to about 745,000. The early pistols have well-made wooden grips, and are highly polished and richly blued. Does anyone know of a web site or forum we a person can look up, by serial number, history on a Model 98 Mauser? Learn how and when to remove this template message, "Armed Violence in Burundi: Conflict and Post-Conflict Bujumbura", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Mauser_HSc&oldid=1004970536, Articles with dead external links from January 2018, Articles with permanently dead external links, Articles needing additional references from August 2009, All articles needing additional references, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. The proper spelling is Mauser, which is where all the other comments are coming from. These have an Eagle/655 WaA (Army acceptance) on the left rear trigger guard web and the Eagle/N firing proofs on the right rear trigger guard web and on front of right slide, but have no proof mark on the left rear grip tang. BTW, in one of Still's books is a Luger serial number 10000!! The website is straight forward and all you have to do is type in the serial number to your gun and BAM you … Such commercial pistols often returned with veterans as World War II war souvenirs, often in military proofed HSc holsters. Sweden adopted a Mauser carbine in 1894 and a Mauser rifle in 1896, both chambered for the 6.5x55 cartridge. The rear sling swivel is located behind the trigger guard. On the left ring, in two lines are: (1) EJERCITO ARGENTINO (2) MAUSER MOD. 1942 era? The first 1350 pistols were made for the commercial market and, because of the low positioning of the grip screws, have become known as the "Low Grip Screw" variety. The German Army began HSc procurement with an initial order for 3,000 pistols in early 1941, beginning with serial number 701,345, and, intermittently, ending about #712,000. The full serial number of each pistol is located on the front of the grip frame, just above the magazine. The early pistols have well-made wooden grips, and are highly polished and richly blued. 1934-1939-From 1914 to 1934 there had been little change in the 7.65 mm. The third Army variation of some 4,000 pistols ranged in intermittent serial numbers from about 745,000 to about 790,000. Determine whether your rifle is a Gewehr 98k or Karabiner 98k if your rifle fires 7.92x57mm, as these rifles fired 8 mm Mauser. Distribution of total HSc pistol production (1940–1945): The HSc pistols made by the French in 1945–46 bear an RW proof. These pistols have an Eagle/135 acceptance and Eagle/N proofs as before. It was procured initially by the navy (Kriegsmarine) soon followed by the Army and police. These pistols are marked with an Eagle/655 inspection stamp on the left rear trigger guard web, a factory firing proof Eagle/N on the right rear trigger guard web and at the front of the right slide. Most went to German police units, and others were exported, primarily to the North American commercial market where they were available in both blued and nickel finishes. The high quality finish of the earlier pistols starts to decline in this production segment. The early pistols have well-made wooden grips, and are highly polished and richly blued. The first 1350 pistols were made for the commercial market and, because of the low positioning of the grip screws, have become known as the "Low Grip Screw" variety. Graeme Caselton (gcaselton@easynet.co.uk) kindly supplied the following rough breakdown of model variations, dates and serial numbers pertaining to the C96 Mauser. Production of high-quality commercial pistols resumed at the Mauser factory in Oberndorf from 1968 to 1977. Turkish Mauser rifle serial number survey results. Interestingly, the Eagle/WaA135 marks are generally "right side up" on the early phosphate pistols but "upside down" on the later pistols. Subsequent orders were placed by the Army throughout the war, along with pistols procured by the Police and Kriegsmarine, with almost 24% of the total production of 252,000 pistols going to the commercial market. On the right ring is the serial number and on the left rail is D.G.F.M.-(F.M.A.P. 80," or "SAB-2001 Super" was a variant made by Renato Gamba in Gardone, Italy, under licence from Mauser. All these early low grip pistols are today very rare. During World War One the German Army’s standard rifle was the Gewehr 98 Mauser in 8mm Mauser. Such commercial pistols often returned with veterans as World War II war souvenirs, often in military proofed HSc holsters. 1909 ((H) page 1, illus. The survey form is available to input your serial numbers. Production began in late 1940 at serial number 700,000, as an extension of the serial number range of the Mauser Model 1934 pistol, a much more difficult pistol to manufacture. Beginning in the late #940,000 range some pistols were given black plastic grip panels. (F.M.A.P.) Is there a chart somewhere that shows all of them, so I can match it up? The Mauser HSc was originally intended as a commercial pistol, but was procured initially by the Navy (Kriegsmarine) soon followed by the Army and police. Production of high-quality commercial pistols was resumed at the Mauser factory in Oberndorf from 1968 to 1977. HSc pistols used by the Luftwaffe or Waffen-SS were procured from Army and police stocks. The last three digits of that serial number are located on the bottom of the chamber (stamped) and the flat panel of the slide just under the muzzle (electropenciled). The last three digits of that serial number are located on the bottom of the chamber (stamped) and the flat panel of the slide just under the muzzle (electropenciled). The Mauser C96 (Construktion 96) is a semi-automatic pistol that was originally produced by German arms manufacturer Mauser from 1896 to 1937. After the area was given to the French production resumed for French use and was concluded in 1946. The Model 1895 brought to the “Transvaal” was also known as 'Boer Model' Mauser [3] and were marked “O.V.S” (Oranje Vrij Staat) just above the serial number accompanied by MOD.MAUSER and the date of the manufacturer. The Mauser HSc Pistol, Burnham and Theodore, 2008, These had a six digit serial number, without letters, from 000,001 to 019,989, but some of the intermediate numbers were not used, the approximate number manufactured was 19,800. I have a Mauser rifle that I am trying to identify. Small parts on many of these very late phosphate pistols are usually a mix of older blued parts and later phosphated parts. The serial number dates to about June 1942, which coincides with the fall of Tobruk in North Africa. Also in 1896, Germany experimented with Mausers of various calibers. The very last pistols, in the #949,500 to #952,000 range, were finished with Mauser's phosphate finish, somewhat similar to the U.S. parkerizing finish used on most M-1 rifles, M-1 Carbines and M1911 pistols. The Mauser phosphate finish is variable, from a dark grey to an almost green color. Military personnel of all ranks not issued sidearms often purchased HSc pistols in the commercial marketplace and carried them in the field. Established in 1869 by Peter and Wilhelm Mauser, this company came under effective control of Ludwig Loewe and Company of Berlin in 1887. Production began in late 1940 at serial number 700,000, as an extension of the serial number range of the Mauser Model 1934 pistol, a much more difficult pistol to manufacture. I have an Erfurt 1916, There is a letter suffix below the serial number but I can't figure it out. The rifle has matching serial numbers, except for the bolt (the matching serial numbers are stamped on the receiver, barrel, buttplate, nosecap, barrel band, trigger guard plate, front sight and rear sight). On pistols after #855,000 the left side of the slide now has a three-line device stamped along with the Banner. Distribution of total HSc pistol production (1940–1945): The HSc pistols made by the French in 1945–46 bear an RW proof. b) F. M. A. P. MAUSER MOD 1909 DIRECCION GENERAL DE On pistols after #855,000 the left side of the slide now has a three-line device stamped along with the Banner. Small parts on many of these very late phosphate pistols are usually a mix of older blued parts and later phosphated parts. Mauser Rifle Serial Number Lookup Marlin Firearms. Axis Pistols in World War II, Jan C. Still, 1989 Serial number is matching on the receiver, bolt, floor plate, cleaning rod, and stock. These pistols are marked with an Eagle/655 inspection stamp on the left rear trigger guard web, a factory firing proof Eagle/N on the right rear trigger guard web and at the front of the right slide. The serial numbers all match and it has Nazi eagle marks on the barrel and reciever. Approximately half of this initial production was purchased by Nazi Germany's Kriegsmarine. These were issued to certain German police units and exported mainly to the North American commercial market. Sold For: $1,280.00 LSB#: 160901RH01 Make: Ceskoslovenska Zbrojovka, A.S. (Czechoslovakian Arms Factory Ltd.) located in Brno, Czechoslovakia Model: VZ 24 Serial Number: 8786A3 Year of Manufacture: 1924-1942 Caliber: 8mm Mauser (7.92x57mm) Action Type: Bolt Action, Internal Magazine Markings: There is no visible import mark. Only the serial number would remain to be stamped. The first 1350 pistols were made for the commercial market and, because of the low positioning of the grip screws, have become known as the "Low Grip Screw" variety. #17) On the top ring is the Argentine crest. Around serial 500,000, a Mauser banner mark was added to the left side of the Bolo frame. Serial numbers ran up to about 139,000, so the one you're looking at is right in the middle of the range. It has a semi-exposed hammer, double-action trigger, single-column magazine, and a spring surrounding the barrel. These bear an acceptance mark of Eagle/135 on the left rear trigger guard web and the two Eagle/N firing proofs on the right side. HScs with frames and slides of different finishes may exist and would be extremely rare and desirable to military collectors. The finish on these pistols is also of the first quality. Discussion Starter • #1 • Jun 8, 2010. By the 65000 range Mauser was putting the Red 9 on the grip panels, and they should have the full serial number on the inside surfaces. Stocks could be made and finished in far greater numbers more quickly than the barreled actions etc. Toward the end of the war, Springfield turned out the Model 1903 Mark I. This pistol was chambered in .32 ACP, .380 ACP and 9×18mm Ultra, and featured a double-column magazine, a recurved trigger guard (on some models), and an "American-style" magazine release behind and below the trigger guard. Location Palmyra, VA, USA Posts 109 Local Date 03-30-2021 Local Time 05:37 AM. ). The fourth variation consists of 31,000 intermittently numbered pistols from around #790,000 to #886,000. The last three digits of that serial number are located on the bottom of the chamber (stamped) and the flat panel of the slide just under the muzzle (electropenciled). The 1898 production date would make it an unregulated "antique." The Mauser HSc Pistol, Burnham and Theodore, 2008, Mauser Pistolen, Weaver, Speed and Schmid, 2008, Axis Pistols in World War II, Jan C. Still, 1989, Mauser Pocket Pistols, Roy G. Pender, 1971, German Pistols and Holsters 1934-1945, Maj. Robert Whittington 1969, This page was last edited on 5 February 2021, at 08:56. Production was continued in 1945–46 during the French occupation and, from 1968 to 1977 by Mauser. The polish of these pistols is rougher and the military "dusk blue" is now in evidence. The very last pistols, in the #949,500 to #952,000 range, were finished with Mauser's phosphate finish, somewhat similar to the U.S. parkerizing finish used on most M-1 rifles, M-1 Carbines and M1911 pistols. Lower serial numbers are known as "low-number" M1903 rifles. I deeply regret to report that he did so at the time he was about to hand in his 1915 Std. System Mauser gives an observed serial range of 444476 to 793350 for Postwar Bolos. 2. Also, a small Army Test Proof stamp was stamped on the left rear grip tang. The serial number on the reciever has a Nazi eagle to the left side and a chairactor resemblign an f below it. The last variation, of some 32,000 intermittently numbered pistols in a serial number range of about #886,000 to #952,000, has the three-line device on the left side of the slide and bears an Eagle/WaA135 acceptance and the Eagle/N proofs. It features a semi-exposed hammer, double-action trigger, single-column magazine, and a spring surrounding the barrel. These have an Eagle/655 WaA (Army acceptance) on the left rear trigger guard web and the Eagle/N firing proofs on the right rear trigger guard web and on the front of right slide, but have no proof mark on the left rear grip tang. dgbarham. Registered MSA Participant. The survey is necessarily focused on reworked models that have years and serial numbers in modern script. MAG?? HSc pistols used by the Luftwaffe or Waffen-SS were procured from Army and police stocks. Approximately half of this initial production was purchased by Nazi Germany's … The high quality finish of the earlier pistols starts to decline in this production segment. Higher serial numbers are said to be "double-heat-treated." Does anyone know of a source that gives information on the letter suffix of a serial number. The Eagle/WaA135 marks are generally "right side up" on the early phosphate pistols but "upside down" on the later pistols. At approximately serial number 701345 the grip screws were relocated upward to a more central and sturdier position. Subsequent orders were placed by the Army throughout the war, with further pistols procured by the Police and Kriegsmarine, and almost 24% of the total production of 252,000 pistols going to the commercial market. The model "HSc Super," "HSc Mod. GEW 98- … Visit Marlin Lookup Website. They were available in both blued and nickel finishes. The German Army began HSc procurement with an initial order for 3,000 pistols in early 1941, beginning with serial number 701,345, and, intermittently, ending about #712,000. These pistols have an Eagle/135 acceptance and Eagle/N proofs as before. Are there any other places that have a serial number on the in this model Mauser? Production began in late 1940 at serial number 700,000, as an extension of the serial number range of the Mauser Model 1934 pistol, a much more difficult pistol to manufacture. A second Army variation of about 5,000 pistols consisted of pistols whose serial numbers ranged, intermittently, from about 712,000 to about 745,000. The cross-hatched machining inside the top sight channel is no longer there. German Pistols and Holsters 1934-1945, Maj. Robert Whittington 1969, Equipment of the Republic of Singapore Air Force, Articles incorporating text from Wikipedia, https://military.wikia.org/wiki/Mauser_HSc?oldid=2295232. Production was continued in 1945–46 during the French occupation and, later, from 1968 to 1977 by Mauser. Unlicensed copies of the gun were also manufactured in Spain and China in the first half of the 20th century. MAG - 216xx. The cross hatched machining inside the top sight channel is no longer there. These phosphated pistols are quite rare today and, with Eagle/WaA135 acceptance, are highly desirable to military collectors. Military personnel of all ranks not issued sidearms often purchased HSc pistols in the commercial marketplace and carried them in the field. The markings on these argentine carbines is of two types: a) EJERCITO ARGENTINO MAUSER MOD 1909 D.G.F.M. The third type of Argentine Carbine (Calvary) is the other type as made in Argentina. Final German World War II production ended with the capture of the Oberndorf area by American troops in late April 1945. The Mauser phosphate finish is variable in color, from a dark grey to an almost green color. 2. The bolt displays mismatched serial numbers. dgbarham. The last variation, of some 32,000 intermittently numbered pistols in a serial number range of about #886,000 to #952,000, has the three-line device on the left side of the slide and bears an Eagle/WaA135 acceptance and the Eagle/N proofs. The designation HSc stood for Hahn Selbstspanner ("self-cocking hammer") Pistole, third and final design "C". Production began in late 1940 at serial number 700,000, as an extension of the serial number range of the Mauser Model 1934 pistol, a much more difficult pistol to manufacture. Gentlemen. Approximately half of this initial production was purchased by the German Navy (Kriegsmarine). Location: Virginia. The pistol originally fired the 7.65 mm (.32 ACP) cartridge, but the majority of Mauser HScs manufactured in the 1970s were chambered in 9mm Kurz (.380 ACP). The Mauser HSc is a 7.65mm pistol introduced in Nazi Germany during World War II, and manufactured until 1977. So 1917 seems a pretty solid guess. These bear an acceptance mark of Eagle/135 on the left rear trigger guard web and the two Eagle/N firing proofs on the right side. Most of these pistols were destined for French forces fighting in the First Indochina War. 425 Posts . 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