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Lot #3484
Lot #3486

Lot 3485: Krieghoff Heinrich Gun Co P.08 Pistol 9 mm Luger

Exceptional World War II 1943 Dated Krieghoff Luger Rig with Luftwaffe Proofed Holster and Two Matching Magazines

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 7, 2012

Lot 3485: Krieghoff Heinrich Gun Co P.08 Pistol 9 mm Luger

Exceptional World War II 1943 Dated Krieghoff Luger Rig with Luftwaffe Proofed Holster and Two Matching Magazines

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 7, 2012

Estimated Price: $18,000 - $27,500
Price Realized:
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Exceptional World War II 1943 Dated Krieghoff Luger Rig with Luftwaffe Proofed Holster and Two Matching Magazines

Manufacturer: Krieghoff Heinrich Gun Co
Model: P.08
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 9 mm Luger
Barrel: 3 7/8 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip: black checkered plastic
Stock:
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Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 167
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

This is an excellent example of a rare WWII 1943 dated military contract Krieghoff P.08 Luger, that is complete with two matching magazines with an undated Luftwaffe "Eagle 2" proofed black leather holster. This series of Luger falls into the serial number range of 11,300-11,800 indicating this example falls into that serial number block. The top of the chamber is marked "1943" with the front toggle correctly marked with the late production C-2 style Krieghoff toggle marking that has the smaller "C" style radii anchor with the left point of the anchor, slightly outside the letter "H" with the right point touching the bottom of the "K", as shown on page 83 of the "Krieghoff Parabellum", (right column fourth picture down). The right side of the barrel extension has the 1st "LWa" stage II early acceptance proof next to the stage II mid-proof, next to the final acceptance proof. The underside of the barrel is marked with: "188/LWa2/ serial number "11375", that is numbered in the smaller numbered size. The left side of the breechblock has the correct Luftwaffe/Eagle/2 firing proof on both sides. It is fitted with the correct late production coarse checkered black plastic grips that are unmarked on the backside. As noted, it is complete with two original matching blue magazines that are stamped on the side of the body, "P08/fxo/Eagle 37" with the aluminum base correctly stamped on the bottom with the up side down, "Eagle/2" Luftwaffe acceptance proof over the serial number "11375". It is complete with a exceptionally nice, late production, undated black Luger leather holster, that has a single Luftwaffe "Eagle/2" proof on the inside.

Rating Definition:

Excellent with 98% plus of the original blue finish remaining with edge and high spot wear on the front frame rails, side plate hump and muzzle area, with thinning on the grip straps. The small parts retain 70% of their original straw colors overall. The Mauser grips are also excellent with nice coarse checkering on both sides. The holster is very fine overall with some minor scuffing and handling marks with clear proof mark inside the holster. This Luger itself has all matching numbers to include both magazines. An excellent 1943 Krieghoff P.08 rig!



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