This is an example of a early "P" code series commercial contract Luger that has the desirable Krieghoff "Side Frame Inscription" markings. This serial number falls within the early "P" code series 1 Lugers, except this example is basically void of almost all part serial numbers. These Lugers are described on page 190 and 191 of Gibson's book on Krieghoff Lugers. It is estimated that approximately 1000 of these "P" code commercial Lugers with the side inscription were produced. This specific pistol, as noted, has only the full serial number "P785" on the front of the frame with no other serial numbers on any of the parts. The left side of the barrel extension has only a small "LWaA" 1944 pattern acceptance/inspection mark and the right side of the breech block and back side of the side plate both have a small "LWa /2" firing proof. As noted, this specific pistol has the side frame markings in three lines that consist of "Heinrich Krieghoff/Waffenfabrik/Suhl". It is fitted with a set of unmarked brown plastic grips with coarse checkering and smooth border. The pistol is complete with one blued magazine with the milled magazine body and the late Army type four pinned aluminum base with no markings on either one.

Very fine as partially restored with 90% of the wartime/early post war high polished blue finish overall with only minor edge and high spot wear. The various small parts retain 85% of their refurbished straw colors, fading on the front of the trigger. The grips are in excellent condition with minor handling marks and a couple of small nicks on the left side.