Manufactured in 1945 during the American occupation of Suhl, the "Post-War Commercial" run of Krieghoff Lugers was made chiefly using components left over as surplus from Luftwaffe contract production, plus some recorded spare components from other manufacturers. Reportedly, a number of these pistols were destined for presentation to the occupation authorities as gifts, with a number also sold through the American Post Exchange system. Blade front and notch rear sights, with an unnumbered "eagle/135" marked barrel, undated chamber, Luftwaffe "stick wing eagle" on the receiver and "eagle/L2" on the receiver, frame rail and breech block. Large digit "88" serial number marked on the frame, receiver, the interior of the sideplate and on the alloy magazine base, with the other components unnumbered. "W-1900", possibly an inventory or registration number, has been added to the rear of the frame and right side of the receiver. Finished primarily in blue, with straw finished small parts and black checkered grips. Minor variations can be seen in bluing color between the barrel, receiver and toggle links, appropriate to the use of varied components in construction.

Excellent, with 95% of the original blue finish, showing scattered light spotting and scratches, edge wear, and a few hints of a brown patina. 85% plus bright original straw color is present on the small parts. The grips are fine, with minor scuffing. Mechanically excellent.