SOLD - Portuguese Model 1935/06 Luger - "GNR"

Description

10/12/23 - 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. The bluing rates roughly 85% with thinning on the grip straps and areas of wear around the muzzle, along the barrel, and on the high edges. Some tiny pits around the muzzle. Fitted with very nice wood grips - tiny chip in the upper left corner of the left grip panel. Comes with a mismatched Nazi-marked magazine. Very nice bore with good rifling.