This is a fine 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 some small parts, with "Krieghoff Eagle/2" acceptance proofs on the barrel, frame, and receiver, and the "Eagle" firing proof on the extension and breechblock. The barrel also has the "884" 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 blue finished alloy base magazine. A second magazine is included, as is a black leather flap holster marked "P.08", "GRAF/1940/LEIPZIG" and "WaA170" on the rear. Comes with a July 1945 capture paper and a November 1947 U.S. Treasury Department letter. Both documents are addressed to Erwin Penhorwood who states in an included letter of provenance that he sold the Luger in 1991.

Very fine, with 75% of the original blue finish, showing bright wear on and around the edges, areas of gray patina, mild spotting and light handling marks. 40% of the bright straw colors are present, concentrated on the rear of the trigger, with mild spotting and a gray patina on the remainder. The grips are also very fine, with mild dings, and the holster is good and shows some mild scuffs and extensive wear. Mechanically excellent.