Ordered shortly before the collapse of the Portuguese monarchy, this is one of only 350 Royal Portuguese Navy Luger pistols ordered. Per Aarron Davis in the “Standard Catalog of Luger,” only six of these Lugers are known to collectors (page 70). Cutting edge firepower of the day, this Luger bears the traditional "DWM" monogram on the toggle assembly, with the "crown/fouled anchor" Portuguese Navy logo on the chamber, conjoined "MP" on the left side of the extension, "CARREGADA" on the extractor and a polished lower safety position. Numbering is in the correct "commercial" pattern, all numbers matching, with "Cal. 9m/m." on the unnumbered wood magazine base. Fitted with a pair of unnumbered checkered grips.

Very fine, with 80% of the original blue finish, with scattered light spotting, bright edge wear and mild handling marks. 60% plus original straw color is present on the trigger, takedown latch and the ejector, with a mixed patina and mild pitting on the other parts. The grips are fine, with the left panel slightly undersized and some minor dings and edge chips. Mechanically excellent. This is one of the finest examples of this rare contract Luger that one will find!