SOLD - Super Rare Persian Artillery Luger Rig - Matching Magazine

Description

1/18/23 - This is a 1934-36 contract Persian Artillery luger, manufactured by Mauser for the Shah of Iran, and one of only an estimated 1,000 produced!  This is a standard 1914 model artillery that is designated by collectors as a 1934 Mauser contract.  The script on the right side of the slide says 'Pistol Model 1314' in Farsi, which would refer to 1935 on our calendar, as Persia adopted the date of the flight of Mohamed as year one.  The toggle link reads 'Mauser' in Farsi, and the serial is seen in all the normal locations for German contract artillery lugers.  The left side of the slide also shows a crown property mark. The pistol is all matching and comes with an original matching magazine. It also comes as a rig with a very high quality reproduction leather holster, harness, shoulder strap, and wood stock. It also comes with a blank luger tool and cleaning rod. There are British export markings on the underside of the barrel. The gun itself has retained about 93-94% of its original finish. Very minor wear around the muzzle, on the side plate, and on some of the high edges. Light scratchy wear on the right side rail and on the front strap. Minor thinning on the back strap. A few tiny handling marks on the left side of the frame. Fitted with excellent un-numbered wood grips. Mint bore.