*VERY RARE V-RANGE SWEDISH CONTRACT MAUSER BANNER LUGER PISTOL.

SN 3819v. Cal. 30 Luger. Long frame with 4-3/4″ tapered bbl that has orig front sight. Chamber area of receiver is unmarked and toggle link has the Mauser banner. Frame has a grip safety and is mounted with full checkered walnut grips that are unnumbered but fit extremely well and it is very obvious they are orig to this pistol. Inside left grip is stamped with an “s” which is also found on the ejector. Receiver & bolt have eagle-N proofs. Left side of bbl has the rare marking “Kal. 7.65”. Accompanied by one matching numbered aluminum base blue bodied magazine. Small parts are straw colored. Extractor is marked “GELADEN” and thumb safety area of the frame with lever in the up position is bright polished. Very few of these pistols were produced in the mid to late 1930s. It is unknown the number of these pistols produced as they were apparently made for Swedish domestic sales. Regardless, there are extremely few that have ever surfaced making it one of the most rare Luger pistols. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching, except firing pin which is unnumbered and grips as noted. Overall retains 98-99% strong orig blue with only faint muzzle and sharp edge wear. Side plate finish is slightly thinned on raised area. Overall retains about 85% strong straw colors, faded on trigger and lock bolt. Grips are sound showing light diamond point wear and very little hand oil staining with only one or two tiny chipped diamonds. Magazine retains about 90% orig blue with wear on front & rear edges. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Shows very little use. 4-56113 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2183

Auction: Firearms - March 2015

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2183	$7,475.00	VERY RARE V-RANGE SWEDISH CONTRACT MAUSER BANNER LUGER PISTOL. SN 3819v. Cal. 30 Luger. Long frame with 4-3/4″ tapered bbl that has orig front sight. Chamber area of receiver is unmarked and toggle link has the Mauser banner. Frame has a grip safety and is mounted with full checkered walnut grips that are unnumbered but fit extremely well and it is very obvious they are orig to this pistol. Inside left grip is stamped with an “s” which is also found on the ejector. Receiver & bolt have eagle-N proofs. Left side of bbl has the rare marking “Kal. 7.65”. Accompanied by one matching numbered aluminum base blue bodied magazine. Small parts are straw colored. Extractor is marked “GELADEN” and thumb safety area of the frame with lever in the up position is bright polished. Very few of these pistols were produced in the mid to late 1930s. It is unknown the number of these pistols produced as they were apparently made for Swedish domestic sales. Regardless, there are extremely few that have ever surfaced making it one of the most rare Luger pistols. CONDITION: Extremely fine, all matching, except firing pin which is unnumbered and grips as noted. Overall retains 98-99% strong orig blue with only faint muzzle and sharp edge wear. Side plate finish is slightly thinned on raised area. Overall retains about 85% strong straw colors, faded on trigger and lock bolt. Grips are sound showing light diamond point wear and very little hand oil staining with only one or two tiny chipped diamonds. Magazine retains about 90% orig blue with wear on front & rear edges. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Shows very little use. 4-56113 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 2183 Auction: Firearms - March 2015 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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*VERY RARE V-RANGE SWEDISH CONTRACT MAUSER BANNER LUGER PISTOL.