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LOT 3371
Desirable 1936 Dated Luftwaffe Krieghoff P.08 Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol with Holster -
Serial no. 6391, 9 mm cal., 4 inch round bbl., blue finish, plastic grips. This is an example of a 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-2” 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, breechblock
and receiver, and the “Eagle” firing proof on the barrel, 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 nickel finished alloy base magazine with a mixed numbered “Krieghoff eagle/2” base. With a brown leather flap holster marked “HANS DEUTER/1939” on the back and an unmarked takedown tool.
CONDITION: Excellent, with 95% of the original blue finish, showing some thinning on the gripstraps, bright edge wear and light handling marks. 70% of the bright original straw color is present on the small parts, with strong niter blue on the toggle pins, magazine catch, and left grip screw. The grips are very fine with some light dings and scratches, and the holster is very good with some scuffing and staining. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Paul Crockett Jr. Collection.
Estimate: 6,000 - 9,000
LOT 3372
Rare Mauser “S/42” Code, “41” Date “Ku” Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol Rig with Belt
and Holster - Serial no. 2844, 9 mm cal., 4 inch round bbl., blue finish, hardwood grips. Dated “41” on top of the chamber and bearing the “S/42” Mauser code on the front
toggle link, the left side of the barrel extension is marked “Ku” with the stick eagle “LA” stamp on the barrel, extension,
and breechblock. The “Ku Luger” is something of a mystery, as the purpose of the “Ku” and “LA” markings have never been conclusively determined; some speculate
that they were machined by Mauser and finished by Krieghoff, or that they were issued to the “Kustenfliegers” (Coastal Flyers, Luftwaffe pilots who served as the Nazi version of the Fleet Air Arm). Minus the bright polished safety bar the pistol is full blue finished, with
checkered grips and a blue finished “fxo” magazine with an unmarked plastic base. The holster
rig consists of a “jln/1942” marked brown leather holster, brown leather belt with green painted rectangular “GOTT MIT UNS” buckle, and an unmarked takedown tool.
CONDITION: Excellent, with 97% of the original blue finish, showing some bright edge wear and mild handling marks. The grips are also excellent, with some dings and stains, and the fine leather shows some mild cracks and scuffs. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,000
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