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Rare Mauser Portuguese GNR Luger

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,375.00 USD Estimated At:2,750.00 - 3,500.00 USD
Rare Mauser Portuguese GNR Luger
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA 92606
Extremely Rare Mauser Portuguese GNR Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol, with holster, combination tool and cleaning rod, #2166v, .30 Luger cal., 4-3/4'' barrel, blue finish with straw small parts, factory checkered walnut grips, with one mismatched nickel-plated wood base magazine. GNR inscription above chamber and Mauser Banner logo to toggle link; thumb safety marked ''Seguranca'', extractor marked ''Carregada''. Considered very rare with exactly 564 mfg'd. This variation was made specifically for military contract sales to Portugal for use by their Garde Nationale Republicanie (Republic National Guard''. Condition is excellent retaining approx. 97% original rust blue with losses at muzzle and forward edges of frame and upper receiver. Some thinning and light toning to grip strap and possible refinishing to sideplate. Straw small parts remain quite vivid retaining approx. 90% toning and lightly thinning hues. Grips with minor flattening but remaining mostly sharp. Action is tight, bore is fine. Holster shows little use, just missing the pin punch, with minor stitching loss to flap for combo tool. Est.: $2,750-$3,500. (C&R)