This is an example of a 1937 dated Krieghoff Luger that is complete with one matching magazine. The Krieghoff Luger was the only Luger pistol that was officially approved for use by the Luftwaffe. In 1937 it is estimated that only 2,500 Lugers were produced under contract. These Krieghoff Lugers all featured the high polish commercial blue style finish with straw colored small parts. The chamber area has the full "1937" date, and it has the C-2 type toggle markings as follows: "H-K anchor/Krieghoff/Suhl" with the letter "I" over the letter "S" in Suhl, with the slightly angled, lower right corner of the letter "U". The right side of the barrel extension has the early LWaA1st-stage II inspection stamp with the Luftwaffe acceptance proof. The barrel is correctly marked on the underside with the bore diameter, LWaA inspection proof then the small serial number along with a second Luftwaffe barrel proof on the right side. The full serial number is on front left side of the barrel extension, bottom of barrel, and front of the frame, and the last digits of the serial number "68" are stamped on the trigger, breech bolt, takedown lever, thumb safety lever, side plate, and toggle assembly. The extractor and safety are correctly marked "GELADEN" and GESICHERT. It is fitted with a correct pair of Krieghoff brown plastic grips with the coarse checkering and smooth border around the edges with no mold marks or proofs on the back side. As noted, it is complete with one matching magazine that has the nickel plated body with the aluminum base stamped with the inverted "Eagle/2" proof and serial number "7668".

Very fine as professionally restored with 97% of the blue finish with edge and high spot wear with some old minor touch up on the side plate, muzzle area and grip straps. The smaller parts retain 85% of their straw colors overall with some restoration of the colors on the safety and takedown lever. The grips are in excellent condition with nice distinct checkering on both sides with only a couple minor handling marks. This is a very nice looking example of a pre-war Luftwaffe contract Krieghoff Luger pistol.