This is an excellent, like new 1938 dated "Mauser Banner" Commercial contract Luger Pistol, chambered in the 7.65 mm Luger Auto cartridge. The serial number range for these commercial contract Lugers falls between "5001v-5201v" with an estimated total production of approximately 175 made, that were sold to numerous countries to include the Dutch Netherlands, Latvia, Estonia Portugal and even a small quantity to the "Electric Company of Israel". The chamber is dated 1938 and it has the standard Mauser Banner trademark on the first toggle. The left side of the barrel extension, the underside of the barrel and the left side of the breechblock are all stamped with a single "Crown/U" commercial proof acceptance mark with no other proofs on the pistol. It is in a very early commercial serial number range in the "V" block with the full serial number, "5130v", stamped on the front of the frame with "5130" stamped on the left side of the barrel extension and underside of the barrel. The partial serial number "30" is stamped on various small parts. It is fitted with an all blue unmarked magazine with an aluminum base that is marked with only "5130/v". This scarce early commercial Luger has the late type hot salt blue finish, but still retained the earlier straw colored small parts and it fitted with checkered walnut grips. A very scarce and seldom encountered Mauser Banner commercial contract Luger.

Excellent with 99% of the original blue finish overall with only minor edge and high spot wear. The various small parts retain 98% of their straw colors overall. The grips are excellent plus overall with nice distinct sharp checkering on both sides. As noted this extraordinary Banner Mauser Commercial Luger has all matching numbers to include the magazine.