This is an example of a 1936 dated German Luger that was manufactured by Krieghoff for the Luftwaffe. Herman Goring had great ties to the Krieghoff factory and ensured that they were the only firm to receive actual Luftwaffe pistol contracts throughout WWII. It is estimated that in 1936 there were approximately 7450 Lugers manufactured for the Luftwaffe and out of that total only 2,900 were manufactured with the full "1936" chamber markings. Top of the barrel extension is stamped "1936" with the front toggle marked with the c-1, 1936 pattern "H anchor K/KRIEGHOFF/SUHL", where the "Krieghoff" name runs from the full left side to the right side of the top of the toggle. The left side of the barrel extension has the serial number on the frame and the right side has the Krieghoff "Eagle/2," "Eagle" firing proof and "Eagle/2" proof. The right side of the barrel also has the same "Eagle/2" proof. The underside of the barrel is stamped with the bore diameter, the "Eagle/2" acceptance proof, over the correct smaller sized serial number "4498". It has the military style numbering with correct matching numbers on the various parts except the magazine. It is fitted with the correct WWII Krieghoff/Ritzmann fine checkered brown plastic grips with the smooth borders. It comes with a unmarked nickel plated magazine with an aluminum base. The base is stamped with the inverted "Eagle/2" Luftwaffe proof over serial number 4507.

Excellent with 95% of the original blue finish overall, edge and high spot wear, blue loss on the side of the muzzle area, side plate hump and front of the frame rails; and some light spotting on the grip straps. The smaller parts retain 70% of their straw colors overall. Grips are in excellent condition with nice sharp, distinct checkering mixed with a few very minor handling marks on the left side and some light handling marks along the edges of both grips.