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One of the Finest Known Persian Contract Mauser Luger Semi-Automatic Pistols
Collector’s Fact
2,000 Luger pistols were ordered by the Persian Government in 1934. Only 1,000 were produced with the standard length barrel.
LOT 1437
Excellent and Rare Persian Contract 1936 Mauser Luger Semi- Automatic Pistol - NSN, 9 mm cal., 4 inch round bbl., blue finish, hardwood grips. Manufactured circa 1935-1936 on contract for the government of Persia
in both “P.08” and “Artillery” configurations, with 1,000 of each configuration
delivered. Only a limited number of these Persian Lugers have been seen on the American
market. Fixed sights, with the Persian Lion on the chamber, “crown/crown/U” and “crown” proofs, and straw finished small parts. “9mmP.” is marked on the underside of the barrel.
The original Eastern Arabic serial number (transliterated: 1133) is present on the receiver,
barrel and frame, with the matching final 2 digits on multiple parts, minus the grips (left unnumbered, right marked “32”), hold-open (unnumbered) and replacement magazine (mixed).
Fitted with a pair of checkered grips and a nickel finished alloy base magazine.
CONDITION: Excellent, with 98% of the original blue finish, showing mild handling and minor edge wear. 95% original straw color is present on the ejector. The grips are also excellent with crisp checkering. The magazine spring is weak, causing issues with the hold- open, otherwise mechanically excellent. One of the finest P.08 configuration Persian Contract Luger Pistols RIAC has ever offered for sale. These are usually found in rough condition, so this is a rare opportunity to acquire a high-condition example of a Persian Luger! Estimate: 12,000 - 18,000
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