SOLD - Excellent 1935/06 Mauser Banner Portuguese "GNR" Luger Rig

Description

5/19/22 - This is a rare 1935/06 Mauser Banner Portuguese "Guarda Nacional Republicana" (Republic National Guard) luger rig. With a 120mm (4 3/4") Barrel chambered for the 7.65mm. All parts are matching and correct. Crown/U proofed. Lower safety position is marked "Seguranca". These lugers were unheard of in the collector market with only 564 produced, until many years ago when a large group was purchased from the Government of Portugal and imported into the United States. This is a well documented series of exactly 564 guns from 1921v through 2484v. These were made specifically for the Portuguese "Republican National Guard" - consequently, the top of the chamber area is marked "GNR" for Guarde, Nationale Republicanie. This one includes a correct holster and an aluminum bottom magazine. It has retained about 95% of its bluing. There is minor wear on some of the high edges, on the underside of the trigger guard, and at the base of the front strap. Some light brown patina and freckling on the grip straps. A few small dots of discoloration on the left side of the frame. Comes with nice wood grips - some minor bruising on the right side. Excellent, shiny bore with strong rifling.