*◊ PROTOTYPE MAUSER HSc WITH SHEET METAL SLIDE.

SN 000. Cal. 7.65mm. Phenomenal Mauser HSc, with contoured sheet metal slide, produced under the Primitiv-Waffen-Programme in 1942/43. Standard overall dimensions with the left side of the slide having the Mauser banner followed by a pantographed “Kal. 7.65”. Safety detents marked with “S” & red dot. The only marking on the frame is the SN 000 applied in the usual location, near the bottom of the front strap. The unnumbered sheet metal slide is centrally contoured with four pinched indents to correspond to the frame cutouts. The rear of the slide, behind the sight, is stepped rather than rounded. Disassembly shows an Eagle/N proofed but unnumbered bbl. None of the other components are numbered or marked. Standard late wartime magazine with in-the-white body and blued unmarked floorplate with rounded toe. Walnut grips with pressed checkering as appropriate for production period. PROVENANCE: Illustrated TBLAP. Ex Visser collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Extraordinary 99+% orig condition with only the most minute handling marks. In-the-white bbl is equally good with no discernible discoloration or staining. Orig grips with minimal oil darkening & minor handling marks; no chips or cracks. Mirror bore and perfect manual mechanics. An incredibly rare prototype HSc in outstanding condition. The only one known by this cataloger to have ever been offered at auction. A real jewel. 4-52281 LMA95 (25,000-35,000) – Lot 1261

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1261	$22,500.00	◊ PROTOTYPE MAUSER HSc WITH SHEET METAL SLIDE. SN 000. Cal. 7.65mm. Phenomenal Mauser HSc, with contoured sheet metal slide, produced under the Primitiv-Waffen-Programme in 1942/43. Standard overall dimensions with the left side of the slide having the Mauser banner followed by a pantographed “Kal. 7.65”. Safety detents marked with “S” & red dot. The only marking on the frame is the SN 000 applied in the usual location, near the bottom of the front strap. The unnumbered sheet metal slide is centrally contoured with four pinched indents to correspond to the frame cutouts. The rear of the slide, behind the sight, is stepped rather than rounded. Disassembly shows an Eagle/N proofed but unnumbered bbl. None of the other components are numbered or marked. Standard late wartime magazine with in-the-white body and blued unmarked floorplate with rounded toe. Walnut grips with pressed checkering as appropriate for production period. PROVENANCE: Illustrated TBLAP. Ex Visser collection. Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Extraordinary 99+% orig condition with only the most minute handling marks. In-the-white bbl is equally good with no discernible discoloration or staining. Orig grips with minimal oil darkening & minor handling marks; no chips or cracks. Mirror bore and perfect manual mechanics. An incredibly rare prototype HSc in outstanding condition. The only one known by this cataloger to have ever been offered at auction. A real jewel. 4-52281 LMA95 (25,000-35,000) – Lot 1261 Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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*◊ PROTOTYPE MAUSER HSc WITH SHEET METAL SLIDE.