This is an excellent example of a desirable 1943 dated Luftwaffe contract Krieghoff P.08 Luger. There were approximately 300 Lugers produced for the Luftwaffe in 1943. The chamber is dated "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 to the inside, bottom leg of the "K". 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 "882/LWa2/11635". 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 one original blue Krieghoff magazine that is marked on the side with "122/Eagle/37" with the aluminum base stamped with an "Eagle/2" Luftwaffe acceptance proof over serial number 11507.

Very fine as partially refinished (cold blue on muzzle and rear grip strap) with 90% of the original blue finish on the balance with edge and high spot wear mixed with some. The smaller parts retain 95% original straw on all the parts with slightly more wear on the trigger. The grips are in excellent condition with nice distinct checkering overall. This pistol has all matching numbers except the magazine as noted above.