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LOT 1573
Extremely Rare 1906/34 Portuguese Contract Mauser Banner Luger Semi- Automatic Pistol with Matching Magazine - Serial no. 4313v, 9 mm Luger cal., 3
7/8 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut checkered grips. This is an extremely rare all original “Portuguese Contract” Mauser Luger pistol. This specific
Luger is one of 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.
CONDITION: Excellent with 98% of the original blue finish overall with wear on the high spots. The small
parts retain 95% of their bright straw colors overall. The grips are near very good condition with nice original
checkering on both sides. However, both grips show numerous light pressure dents and dings on both sides, typically
caused from being hit by the closure stud from a Luger holster. The pistol has all matching numbers including the
magazine, except for the grips which are unnumbered. A superb example of a very scarce early pre-WWII Portuguese contract Luger pistol. Estimate: 13,000 - 18,000
LOT 1574
Desirable DWM Model 1906 American Eagle Commercial Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol in Scarce 9mm Caliber with Commercial Holster - Serial no.
29402, 9 mm Luger cal., 3 7/8 inch round bbl., blue finish,
walnut checkered grips. This is an example of a DWM Model 1906 American Eagle Luger pistol. These American Eagle Lugers were made expressly for export to the United States,
with this example even more desirable in that has the short 4 inch fat barrel 9mm configuration instead of the 4 3/4 inch fast taper barrel chambered in 7.65mm Luger caliber. These early DWM Lugers have excellent fit and finish with beautiful hand polish
rust blue metal and straw colored smaller components. The model has the large emblazoned American Eagle Crest on top of the chamber area, short style frame and upper receiver with
the extractor marked “LOADED” as intended for the American market with the first model lower safety area that is polished and unmarked. Evidently, this pistol was manufactured early enough in the production cycle that DWM had not started applying the standard “Crown/B,U, and G commercial
proofmarks as the barrel and barrel extension are completely unproofed. The front of the frame and underside of the barrel are marked with the full serial number, with the last two digits stamped on the back sides of the various small parts. There are no commercial “Crown N” proofmarks and the front of the
frame stamped “GERMANY” below the serial number. The pistol is fitted with a set of checkered walnut grips and it is complete with a correct nickel-plated magazine with the wooden base, marked “Cal. 9 M/M” in script. The
front sight has had a non-factory white bead applied and the sight slot has been modified to match the width of the bead. It is complete with an unmarked early (possibly American made) brown leather holster with a single belt loop on the back side.
CONDITION: Excellent with 95% of the original blue finish overall with extremely minor high spot wear with slight oxidation on the grip straps. Straw colors remain 60% intact. The grips are also excellent with sharp checking on both sides. Mechanically excellent. The holster is very fine with a pliable feel to the leather with tight stitching with minor age cracking on top of the flap.
Estimate: 6,500 - 11,000
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