*◊ PROTOTYPE MAUSER HSc PRECURSOR IN EXPERIMENTAL SERIAL RANGE.

SN V1008. Cal. 7.65mm. Extraordinarily rare Mauser HSc in “V” (Versuch – experimental) series serial range. Standard overall dimensions with the left side of the slide having the Mauser banner followed by an italicized 2-line address “Mauser-Werke A.G. Oberndorf a.N. / Pistole Cal. 7.65mm”. Right side of slide is marked with experimental SN “V1008” followed by Crown/U proof. There are no markings on the frame. The sight, hammer & magazine release have noticeably different contours as compared to production guns. Single piece wrap around grip with 3 checkered panels, one on each side, with the 3rd panel at base of the backstrap. Magazine spine is marked “13A / 2”. The unmarked floorplate has a rounded toe that is narrower than the norm. All major parts are salt blued with a plum colored safety & trigger. The bbl & magazine release are in the white. Disassembly shows all matching parts with the bbl numbered “8A” and the back of the slide “A1008”. All internally numbered small parts are marked “8A”. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Approx 97-98% orig salt blue with sharp edge wear, minimal fading of frontstrap. Comparable condition grips retaining most orig varnish, minor checkering losses. In-the-white parts are in the same outstanding condition. Minor bulge in bore that is otherwise bright with strong rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. The ultimate prize for the HSc collector. 4-52283 LMA85 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 1262

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
	1262	$22,500.00	Revised: 9/15/2014 Estimate should be $25,000-$30,000. ◊ PROTOTYPE MAUSER HSc PRECURSOR IN EXPERIMENTAL SERIAL RANGE. SN V1008. Cal. 7.65mm. Extraordinarily rare Mauser HSc in “V” (Versuch – experimental) series serial range. Standard overall dimensions with the left side of the slide having the Mauser banner followed by an italicized 2-line address “Mauser-Werke A.G. Oberndorf a.N. / Pistole Cal. 7.65mm”. Right side of slide is marked with experimental SN “V1008” followed by Crown/U proof. There are no markings on the frame. The sight, hammer & magazine release have noticeably different contours as compared to production guns. Single piece wrap around grip with 3 checkered panels, one on each side, with the 3rd panel at base of the backstrap. Magazine spine is marked “13A / 2”. The unmarked floorplate has a rounded toe that is narrower than the norm. All major parts are salt blued with a plum colored safety & trigger. The bbl & magazine release are in the white. Disassembly shows all matching parts with the bbl numbered “8A” and the back of the slide “A1008”. All internally numbered small parts are marked “8A”. PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Geoffrey Sturgess. CONDITION: Approx 97-98% orig salt blue with sharp edge wear, minimal fading of frontstrap. Comparable condition grips retaining most orig varnish, minor checkering losses. In-the-white parts are in the same outstanding condition. Minor bulge in bore that is otherwise bright with strong rifling. Perfect manual mechanics. The ultimate prize for the HSc collector. 4-52283 LMA85 (20,000-30,000) – Lot 1262 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 PRECURSOR IN EXPERIMENTAL SERIAL RANGE.