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LOT 3397
Desirable Limited Production
Krieghoff Luger Semi-Automatic
Pistol with Two Matching
Magazines, Matching “Full Metal”
Factory Case and Factory Papers
- Serial no. 18047, 9 mm cal., 4 inch
round bbl., blue finish,
checkered plastic grips.
Manufactured around
2006-2007, this pistol
is one of a 200 piece
run replicating the
Krieghoff Luger
of World War
II according
to “Krieghoff
Parabellum” by
Gibson. Mainly a producer of sporting arms, Krieghoff
had been tapped by the Luftwaffe to produce their
sidearms, with the output ranking among the best
military-issue Lugers in terms of fit and finish. While
not intending to become a commercial pistol maker,
Krieghoff is known to have released a number of
surplus or rejected frames to the general market,
often featuring a 5-pointed star on the right side of
the extension, which was included on these pistols
along with the contemporary “eagle/N” commercial
proof on the appropriate parts. Fixed sights, with
a blank chamber, the distinctive “H(anchor)K/
KRIEGHOFF/SUHL” mark on the front toggle link,
straw and niter blue finished small parts, and a set of
checkered plastic grips with smooth borders. Both of
the included magazines have bright polished bodies
and matching numbers on the alloy bases, and the
takedown tool bears a small Krieghoff proof. The
case that holds this set is fairly unique in design,
being made from two blocks of machined aluminum
precision-cut to hold the pistol and accessories, with
a matching number and Krieghoff logo engraved
into the top, mechanical and magnetic closure
mechanisms, robust hinges and a cloth outer
sleeve/transport case. Also include with the
item is an English language manual, advertising
material and a certificate of authenticity.
CONDITION: Near new in case, with minimal
handling marks. The case and accessories are
also excellent. Mechanically excellent. An earnest
tribute to one of the nicest military contract Lugers
known, and a scarce collectible in its own right.
Estimate: 16,000 - 25,000
According to "Krieghoff Parabellum"
by Gibson, approximately 200 of the
limited production Krieghoff Luger
pistols were produced.