This is an extremely rare all original "Portuguese Contract" Mauser Luger pistol. This specific Luger is one approximately 80 Luger pistols ordered in 1937 for Portuguese contracts. 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 they still have the early style "1906" frame, the coil spring mainspring, 1906 style grip safety, 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. It comes with one nickel plated magazine with the aluminum base correctly numbered "4313v". A very scarce early military contract Luger that is rarely encountered in the U.S. today.