This was the first year that the Mauser factory stopped using the secret date codes (K and G) and actually dated the Luger pistols. This one is marked with the full "1936" date over the chamber area with the front toggle marked "S/42". The barrel extension and barrel have the early "Eagle/63" and "droop wing eagle" firing proofs with the same proof on the breechblock. It has the standard military style serial number placement with the full number (2535) on the frame, barrel and barrel extension and the last two digits on the various small parts. Blued finish overall with the straw colored small parts. The extractor safety is properly marked. It has an early magazine with the nickel plated magazine body and aluminum base which is correctly stamped "2535/k/+/Eagle/63". This early pistol comes with a correct style 1936 dated black leather Luger holster marked on the back side: WILHBRAND/HEILDELBERG/1936/Berlin" over a small Eagle Waffenamt proof.

Very good as refinished overall. 98% of the blue finish remains with a edge and high spot wear overall. 85% of the straw colors remain. The grips are very good with distinct sharp checking overall and a darker color on both sides. Mechanically excellent. The holster is very fine with a nice dark black color overall, tight stitching, and clear sharp markings.