This is an extremely scarce all original Portuguese contract Mauser Banner Luger pistol. This specific Luger is one of approximately 50 Luger pistols ordered in June 1937 that fall into the 4301v-4350v serial number range. These were some of the last Lugers to be ordered and delivered to an outside country by the Mauser factory prior to World War II, 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. This model is 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. 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 fixed sights with military style serial number placement. All visible serial numbered components are matching including the nickel plated magazine with matching number "4321v" marked on the aluminum base, with unnumbered checkered walnut grips. It is correctly proofed with the small "Crown/U" firing proof on the left side of the barrel extension and breech block. Includes an unmarked reproduction Portuguese military pattern leather holster containing a combination tool and cleaning rod.

Very fine, retains 85% original blue finish with extensive dings and scattered very light pitting, with sharp markings and edges in the metal overall. 75% original straw colors remain on small parts. Grips are very fine with some light handling marks mostly concentrated on the left panel, and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. A desirable early Portuguese military contract Luger that is seldom encountered on the U.S. collectors market today.