Manufactured in 1937, this is one of approximately 2,500 Lugers manufactured by Krieghoff that year for the German Luftwaffe, just prior to World War II. These pistols fall within the 7300 to 10000 serial number range and were part of the first contract for 10,000 pistols. This example has the "1937" chamber date and was produced fairly late in that year, with the toggle bearing the C-2 type "H(anchor)K/KRIEGHOFF/SUHL" marking. The right side of the chamber has three Luftwaffe acceptance/test proofs while the left has the full serial number "7706" (factory error double stamped) which is repeated on the front of the frame. The matching last two digits of the serial number are marked on the underside of the toggles, left of the breech block (factory error overstruck on both toggles and breech block), back side of the side plate, safety, trigger, takedown lever, firing pin and firing pin retainer. Luftwaffe proofs are repeated on the barrel, frame, barrel extension, breech block and various small parts. The "GESICHERT" safety marking is correct. It is fitted with serrated blade front and notch rear sights and checkered brown plastic grips. The magazine is an earlier production Krieghoff proofed aluminum bottom style numbered "2590".

Very fine, retains 80% plus original blue finish with minor edge wear. 70% original straw colors remain on the small parts. The grips are excellent with crisp checkering and minimal handling marks. Mechanically excellent.