Mauser HSc pistol, limited "American Eagle" edition

Pistol is blued steel with a checkered wood grip. On the left side of the slide are the markings, "Mauser Werke Oberndorf GmbH, Oberndorf / Neckar. Mod. HSc. Made in Germany," as well as an "Original Mauser" stamp and the serial number. Stamped on the outside of the chamber is, "9mm kurz .38." On the right side of the slide is a stamped U.S. Seal and the serial number. Stamped on the front strap is, "Interarms Alexandria, Virginia USA.

  • OCLC #: 1040038132
  • Physical Location: Pritzker Military Museum & Library — Safe — REALIA 04537
  • Production, Publication, Distribution, Manufacture, and Copyright Notice: Oberndorf, Germany : Mauser Werke Oberndorf GmbH, [between 1980 and 1989?]
  • Physical Description: 1 pistol : steel, steel and wood, 9mm caliber ; 16 cm in length
  • General Notes:
    • Title by cataloger.
    • Probable date range based on the fact that Mauser manufactured the limited edition "American Eagle" HSc pistols sometime in the 1980's.
    • Pistol is chambered in 9mm kurz, also known as .380 ACP.
    • Imported into the United States by Interams.
    • Includes magazine with Mauser stamp on the bottom.
    • Proof mark "FBM" stamped on right side of the frame. FBM stands for "Freiwilliger Beschuß Mauser."
    • Serial number: 4566 of 5000