Manufactured in 1934, the highly desirable "K" date "S/42" code Lugers were part of the effort of the relatively fresh German government to start moving out from under the restrictions of the Versailles Treaty in preparation for their wars of aggression. While international will to enforce the treaty had been slipping for some time by this point, there was still concern of pushback, which led to the system of using letters in lieu of plain dates (a procedure that would be abandoned once it became clear that no one was going to raise a fuss) and the use of assigned codes in lieu of plain maker's marks (which would be the status quo through the end of the war). Being among the arms on tap for some of the earliest action of World War II in Europe, letter code firearms rarely went unissued, being on the belts and in the hands of the soldiers executing the earliest political and military occupations of Germany's neighbors, often being subjected to years of wartime wear and tear, sometimes outright destroyed by the harsh conditions of combat, making them rare in any condition, let alone in condition as fine as this example. Fixed sights, with the "K" date on the chamber, "S/42" code on the front toggle link, "B][90" on the extension and barrel, "S][91" on the extension, and "droop wing eagle" firing proofs on the barrel, extension and breechblock. The underside of the barrel bears a "8,82" internal diameter stamp on the underside, and block "S" stamps are present on the sideplate, sear, and takedown lever, front toggle, link and safety bar. Matching numbers are present overall in the traditional military pattern, including the right grip panel (left blank), though both of the period replacement nickel finished alloy base magazines have mixed numbers and "S"/"B90" stamps. Included with the pistol is a black leather Auwaerter & Bubeck holster, dated 1934, with brass tipped cleaning rod and takedown tool in the flap compartments.

Fine, with 85% of the arsenal refurbished blue finish, showing bright edge wear, mild handling marks, areas of gray and brown patina, and mild spotting. The grips are very good, with some light dings on the otherwise crisp checkering. The holster is very good, with some scuffs and cuts. Mechanically excellent.