This is an extremely rare all original "Portuguese Contract" Mauser Luger pistol. This specific Luger is one of "50" Luger pistols ordered in June 1937 that fall into the serial number rage of "4301v-4350v". These were some of the last Lugers to be ordered and actually delivered by the Mauser factory before the start of the Spanish civil war, when all sales of military type weapons were suspended, based on the need to equip the German Army. These rare Lugers generally fall into the Commercial Banner serial number range, however they have several unique features that identify them as a Portuguese contract pistol. First these models are a continuation of the early 1906/34 contract Lugers, delivered in 1935, in that it still has the early style "1906" frame, with the coil spring, mainspring, 1906 style grip safety with no stock lug and a hold open latch. Next it is correctly marked "SEGURANCA and CARREGADA" respectively on the safety area and extractor, noted only on Portuguese contract Lugers and it falls directly into the Portuguese contract serial number range noted above. It has the standard commercial model "Mauser Banner" logo on the toggle with a blank chamber area and it has fixed sights with military style serial number placement. It is correctly proofed with the small "Crown/U" firing proof on the left side of the barrel extension and breechblock. It comes with one, unmarked, nickel plated magazine with the aluminum base correctly numbered "4313v" on the aluminum base. A very scarce early military contract Luger that is rare encountered in the U.S. today.

Excellent with 98% of the original blue finish overall with wear on the high spots. The small parts retain 95% of their bright straw colors overall. The grips are near very good condition with nice original checkering on both sides, however both grips show numerous light pressure dents and dings on both sides, typically caused from being hit by the closure stud from a Luger holster. The pistol has all matching numbers to include the magazine as noted except for the grips which are unnumbered. A superb example of a very scarce early pre-WWII Portuguese contract Luger pistol.