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Lot 1611:Krieghoff Heinrich Gun Co P.08 Pistol 9 mm Luger

April 21st, 2013|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 1611:Krieghoff Heinrich Gun Co P.08 Pistol 9 mm Luger

April 21st, 2013|Rock Island, IL
Estimated Price$8,500 - $12,000
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Scarce Pre-World War II 1936 Luftwaffe "S" Code Krieghoff Luger Pistol with Two Magazines and Holster

Manufactured for the Luftwaffe. This is a fine example of a pre-WWII Krieghoff "S" Code Luger. This Luger is marked with the early "S" Code over the chamber indicating manufacture in 1936 and is a mid-production model with serial number "3647". It is estimated that approximately 4,000 "S" Code Lugers total were produced during this year. This Luger has the C-1 die marked toggle that has the "H/Krieghoff Anchor/K" with "KRIEGHOFF/SUHL" marked below that. The left point of the anchor nearly touches the letter "H" and the word "SUHL" is slightly off-set with the "I" in Krieghoff slightly ahead of the letter "S" in SUHL, and with the flat bottom on the letter "U". The barrel extension is marked with the early "LWaA" 1st-stage 1 Luftwaffe acceptance proof with the Luftwaffe test proof and small "Eagle/2" proof on the right side. The underside of the barrel, has the bore diameter and early "Eagle/2" acceptance proof with no serial number. Military style serial number placement with the full serial number (3647) on the front frame and left side of the barrel extension with the last two digits on the various small parts. Fitted with original Krieghoff brown checkered plastic grips with the small fine checkered pattern with the smooth border around the edge of each grip panel as manufactured by the Ritzmann firm. The back side of each grip panel has the correct mold numbers that consist of a small circled "HRS" (Herman Ritzmann & Sohne Company) and the impressed number "8964". The pistol has two matching Krieghoff magazines that have the unmarked, nickel plated magazine bodies with cast aluminum bases; both have the single upside down "Eagle/2' Luftwaffe proof and both are stamped "3647". The black leather holster is has an "Eagle/2" stamped on the inside, with a partial ink stamp on the inside of the flap.

ConditionVery fine with 85% original blue finish remaining overall with an old professional refinish on the frame. The grips are in excellent condition with nice distinct checkering on both sides with excellent mold and makers marks on the back sides. The holster is also in excellent condition with a nice dark shiny black color, showing minor handling marks overall with a clear sharp Luftwaffe proof on the inside. As noted this beautiful Luger rig has all matching numbers, with the spare magazine having been renumbered to match, using an original un-numbered magazine.
Details
ManufacturerKrieghoff Heinrich Gun Co
ModelP.08
TypePistol
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Handgun
Caliber / Gauge9 mm Luger
Barrel3 7/8 inch round
Finishblue
Gripbrown plastic checkered

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views1232
Catalog page227
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