Manufactured in 1936, this is a very fine example of one of approximately 500 early military contract, "36" date, Krieghoff Lugers. These pistols were part of the first approximately 10,000 Lugers manufactured by Krieghoff under contract for the German Luftwaffe and generally fall in the 3900-4700 serial number range. The toggle is marked with the "H (anchor) K/KRIEGHOFF/SUHL" type C-1 roll marking and the "36" date code is on the chamber. The serial number "3990" is on the front of the frame and the left of the chamber The right side of the chamber has the correct two "eagle/2" Luftwaffe acceptance proofs and an "eagle" proof, with "eagle/2" repeated on the right of the frame and bottom of the barrel, which also has the bore measurement, and an eagle proof on the right of the barrel. The "GESICHERT" safety marking is of the correct type B style. It is fitted with serrated blade front and notch rear sights, unnumbered correct pattern checkered plastic grips, and two total, renumbered to match, magazines with Luftwaffe "eagle/2" acceptance proofs. Includes a black leather holster with "eagle/2" acceptance mark inside.

Very fine, retains 80% plus of the original blue finish, 70% of the original straw colors, and a small area of touch up at the muzzle with the balance a smooth grey patina, primarily on edges. The grips are also very fine with lower edge wear visible on the left panel in the otherwise crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The holster is fine with some scattered light wear.