This is a fine representative example of a Luftwaffe contract Krieghoff P.08 Luger that was manufactured in 1936. It is estimated that during 1936 only a total of approximately 7,400 Luger pistols were manufactured by Krieghoff, inclusive of "S" and "1936" marked pistols. The only official Luger supplier of the Luftwaffe, Krieghoff's output showed a fit and finish more in line with a fine commercial pistol than a military weapon and rate among the nicest contract Lugers manufactured. Fixed sights, with a full "1936" date on the chamber and the front toggle marked with the 1936 "C-1" pattern Krieghoff logo. Matching serial numbers are present on the barrel, frame, extension and magazine base, with "Krieghoff Eagle/2" acceptance proofs on the barrel, frame, magazine base and extension, and the "Eagle" firing proof on the extension and breechblock. The barrel also has the "881" internal diameter mark on the underside. Fitted with straw colored small parts, niter blue screws and pins, a set of brown checkered grips, and a nickel finished alloy base magazine.

Fine with 50% of the faded original blue finish, showing a gray patina on the barrel, brown patina on the frame and grip straps, bright edge wear and scattered spotting. The straw parts retain 30% of their bright original color, a mixed gray on the remainder, and the grips show some thin cracks on the interior and mild dings on the exterior, being otherwise fine. Mechanically excellent.