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LOT 3402
Very Scarce Pre-
World War II German
Luftwaffe Contract
Krieghoff Two-Digit “36” Date P.08 Luger Semi-Automatic Pistol
with Matching Magazine - Serial no. 4321, 9 mm Luger cal., 4 inch round
bbl., blue/straw finish, checkered plastic grips. Manufactured in 1936, one
of approximately 500 Luger pistols manufactured that year by Krieghoff with a “36” date marking (in the
3900-4700 serial number range) under contract for the German Luftwaffe (air force) as shown in the table on
page 261 of “Third Reich Lugers” by Jan Still. As only official supplier of Luger pistols for the Luftwaffe, Krieghoff
produced examples display a much finer fit and finish (more in line with commercial production) than other Lugers
of the era, and even rate among the finest examples of the Luger ever produced. Features fixed blade front and notch rear
sights, the “36” two-digit date marked on top of the barrel extension, the “H(anchor)K/KRIEGHOFF/SUHL” manufacturer marking on top of the toggle
link, drooped wing “eagle/2” proofs on the barrel and barrel extension, along with drooped wing “eagle” firing proofs on the barrel, barrel extension,
and breech block. Matching full serial numbers on the frame, barrel, and barrel extension, along with matching “21” partial serial numbers visible on small
parts. Fitted with a pair of brown checkered composite grips and a nickel plated magazine with matching numbered and dropped wing
“eagle/2” proofed alloy base.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 90% plus original blue finish and 60%
straw colors with minor edge wear, light cycling wear,
silvering on the straw colored parts, some brown patina on
the toggle, some dried grease, along with crisp and bright
markings and proofs. The grips are exceptionally fine with a few
minor handling marks in the well-defined checkering. Mechanically excellent. Overall
an attractive example of a Pre-World War II era Luftwaffe contract “36” date marked
Krieghoff Luger pistol with a matching magazine!
Estimate: 6,000 - 9,000
LOT 3401
Highly Desirable World War II Double
German Military Proofed J. P. Sauer &
Sohn Model 38H Semi-Automatic Pistol
with Holster - Serial no. 272820, 7.65 mm
auto cal., 3 3/8 inch round bbl., blue finish,
checkered plastic grips. Manufactured c. 1938-
1945, with this example displaying the high-polish
blue finish found only on pistols from early production. Features fixed blade
front and dovetailed notch rear sights on a matted rib, the one-line manufacturer
and caliber markings on the left of the slide with a patent mark on the right side,
the serial number and an “eagle/N” proof on the right of the frame, and the highly
desirable double side-by-side “eagle/37” German military proofs on the left side of
the trigger guard. Fitted with a pair of black checkered grips (the left with the “SuS”
monogram) and a full blued magazine with the “SuS” monogram and caliber marking
on the base plate. Includes a brown leather flap holster, proofed “eagle/(swastika)
WaA286” on the securing strap, dated “1940” under the strap, and marked with “Sauer” in
ink and “D. WolFF” in pencil on the interior, along with an extra full blued magazine with
the “SuS” monogram and caliber marking on the base plate.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 90% plus original blue finish with some light holster
pattern edge wear, light handling marks, some specs of freckling, and clear markings
and proofs. The grips are very fine with some light handling marks in the crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The holster is
very good with light rub wear and supple leather. Overall a very attractive and highly desirable example of an early production
blue finished J. P. Sauer & Sohn Model 38H pistol with the highly desirable side-by-side military proofs and a holster!
Estimate: 6,500 - 9,500