This is an exceptionally rare 1936 dated Mauser Banner Commercial Contract Luger for Siam, now called Thailand. This is probably one of the best Siamese Contract Mauser Banner Lugers we have ever seen. These are an extremely scarce Luger as there were only 450 total produced for this contract and of that number, only 350 were the short barrel model. Only a very few of these lugers were ever available on the market until 1981/82 when 61 Artillery models and approximately 75 short barreled models were imported in the U.S., with most being in fair condition due to years of use in the tropical heat and humidity. These P08 Lugers were all produced in 1936/37 in several different serial number ranges with this specific pistol being produced in the first block of 59 pistols. These were a standard Mauser Banner contract model that had the rear of the frame marked with the Siam Police, Lions Head Crest next to a property number. The chamber is dated 1936 with the standard Mauser Banner logo on the front toggle assembly. It has the early commercial "Crown/U" proof mark on the barrel extension and breech block, with the correct Siam markings on the rear of frame. This rare luger is complete with one matching, blued magazine with an aluminum base that is marked: "4049/v/Eagle/63". There is a very small, barely noticeable import mark (DIN, ALEX, V) present on the underside lower frame area directly in front of the upper trigger guard bow.

Very fine with 90% of the slightly faded blued finish overall with edge and high spot wear. The small parts retain 40% of their original straw colors overall. The grips are in near excellent condition with nice distinct checkering on both sides, showing some minor nicks/chips in the tops of the checkering. An extremely scarce Mauser Banner contract Luger pistol, with all matching numbers to include the magazine.