This is an example of a very late production Series II "P" Code commercial Krieghoff Luger with a matching magazine. This series of Luger is described on pages 220-227 of the book "The Krieghoff Parabellum" by Gibson. This Luger is from the Ralph Shattuck collection and is actually pictured on page 222 of the same book. This unique example has the C-3 die stamp on the front toggle with the late vertical "eagle/N" commercial proof marks on the left side frame rail, barrel extension and the underside of the barrel. These Lugers were a continuation of the early 1940 contract that falls into the serial number range P1060 to P1280 with a total estimated production of only 200. This specific pistol has the blank chamber and Krieghoff marked toggle. This rare Luger is still chambered in the 7.65 mm Luger cartridge and does not have the Krieghoff rejection star, indicating it was pulled from new production Lugers for commercial sale. This pistol has the high polish Krieghoff blue finish, straw colored smaller parts and later pattern commercial brown plastic grips with the fine checkering and smooth outer border. This pistol is accompanied with one nickel plated magazine with an aluminum base that is numbered "1146" with no Krieghoff proofs. The back of the leather holster is marked "cdg/4."

Very fine with 90% original blue with the refinished side plate retaining 99% dull blue finish with only minor edge and high spot wear on the balance. The various smaller parts retain 65% of their straw colors overall with the majority of the wear on the face of the trigger. The grips are also excellent with nice distinct checkering overall and a small pressure dent in the middle of the left grip along the front edge. It has all matching numbers to include the magazine. The holster is very good with minor handling/storage marks and tight stitching. A very scarce variation of the Krieghoff Luger pistol.