This 1940 Dated Mauser Banner Commercial Luger pistol rig that may have been intended as a Police Luger. The top of the chamber area is stamped "1940" for the year of manufacture, and the large Mauser/Banner logo on the front toggle. The barrel extension does not have the normal police proofs; however, it does have the sear safety, which may indicate that this pistol was originally intended as a police contract pistol that was diverted to commercial sales instead. The left side of the barrel extension and breech bolt does have the Nazi "Eagle/N" commercial proofmarks; however, there are no other proofs anywhere. The full serial number "1957x" is stamped on the front of the frame with "1957" stamped and the left side of the barrel extension but not on the underside of the barrel. The last two digits of the serial number "57" are stamped on the various small parts. The pistol has a salt blue finish and checkered walnut grips. This Luger rig is complete with two type two Police magazines, that have the unmarked blued magazine bodies with aluminum bases possibly depot marked: "1/1957/x" and "2/1957/x" respectively. It is complete with a "1937" dated leather holster.

Very fine with 90% of the blue finish remaining overall, with wear on the edges and high spots, light thinning on the grip straps, and some scattered very minor surface rust spots starting to appear on the grips straps. The grips are very fine with nice distinct checkering mixed with some very minor light nicks on the tops of some of the checkered diamonds. The holster is good with the pull strap and belt loops having an old wartime repair. As noted, this early Luger has all matching numbers, including both magazines.