This is a very rare example of an early "Subvariation 1", (1934), K-date S/42 code, P.08 Luger semi-automatic pistol. The (1934) K-date series of Lugers were the first true German Nazi/Army contract Luger pistols produced for the military. These early pistols had an extremely low survival rate as most saw extensive service in the early days of the Nazi regime and then on the Eastern Front where thousands of weapons were lost to the Russians. The sub-variation-1, K-date Lugers are found in the serial number range of 1-1700 out of the total estimated 10,930 K-date Luger pistols actually produced. These rare first sub-variations are identified by the early Script "S" markings on all the parts including the "S/42" markings. The chamber area has the standard script "K" mark, which was the secret wartime code intended to disguise the Nazi Germany rearmament efforts in 1934. It also has the noted script "S/42" on top of the front toggle. The full serial number "934" is located on the front of the frame, the left side of the receiver, the bottom of the barrel, and on the matching magazine base. A partial serial number "34" is present on the lock bolt, trigger, sear bar lever, side plate, sear bar spring, extractor, breech block, front and rear toggle links and the inside of both grips. They also are stamped with the correct early script "S" proof. All components bear the distinctive script "S". The German Army double boxed "O/37" acceptance proofs along with an early Mauser eagle firing proof are located on the right side of the barrel extension. The pistol has one matching type 1 army magazine with a nickel-plated body and aluminum base that is correctly stamped with the large script "S" over serial number "934/boxed O/37" acceptance proof. It has a rust blued metal finish and straw colored smaller parts. It is complete with an original 1934 dated black leather holster that is stamped don the inside of the front flap with an early "Nazi eagle/WaA136" acceptance proof over: "LEDERWERKE/KARL ACKVAAG/BAD KREUzNACH/1934". It has the correct takedown tool pouch on the inside with an original boxed "B90" proofed tool, and the large leather flap over the top of the pouch that would secure a small cleaning rod (not included).

Excellent with 95% of the original rust blue finish overall, extremely light high spot holster wear, and slight thinning/visible on the grip straps. The smaller parts retain 85% of their bright original straw colors. The grips are also in excellent condition with nice distinct checkering and some minor nicks on the right side. As noted, this rare pistol has all matching numbers and includes an exceptionally fine 1934 dated holster and correct takedown tool.