November 15 & 16, 2022 Extraordinary Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/16/2022
1 of only an estimated 300 P.08 Lugers manufactured by Krieghoff for the Luftwaffe in 1943. This example is stamped "1943" over the chamber, with the right side exhibiting Krieghoff "(Eagle) / 2" waffenamts followed by a drooping eagle firing proof. Toggle bears Krieghoff's "HK" anchor logo above "KRIEGHOFF / SUHL". Major metal components exhibit Krieghoff's standard lustrous blue finish, with some smaller components being strawed. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered black plastic grips. All numbers are matching and include the frame, takedown lever, sideplate, trigger, safety bar, barrel, receiver, breechblock, firing pin, toggles, as well as the magazine. Already extremely rare in and of itself, this example is accompanied by a black leather holster, 1 spare matching magazine, as well as a properly marked "(Eagle) / 2" waffenamt stamped loading tool. PROVENANCE: James D. Julia, 2013 Extraordinary & Historic Firearms Auction, Lot #3089. CONDITION: Metal components retain the majority of their original untouched blue finish, exhibiting some scattered spots of concentrated thinning and wear that shows through to pleasant brown patina, with the grip straps showing thinning through to gray as well as areas of inactive oxidation from handling. Strawed components show appropriate wear through to gray, as well as some light surface oxidation overall. Mirror bore, exhibiting well defined lands and grooves throughout. Grips show smoothing, as well as some scattered nicks and marks from storage and handling, with the right panel showing areas of marring to the diamonds. Holster leather is malleable, exhibiting age related cracking overall and some spots of crazing. Flap strap is torn and missing the lower half. A truly exceptional and all original example of a scarce 1943 dated Krieghoff produced Luger. MLW
Accessories
Holster, Spare matching magazine, Loading tool