SOLD - Scarce Krieghoff Luger - S Code

Description

6/11/21 - This is an early (made in 1936) S Code Krieghoff with all matching numbers, including the magazine though the numbering is not factory original (only on the magazine). The original finish is in the 85-90% range with the straw color small parts showing about 70% of the original finish. Most of the wear is found on the right side rail, sideplate and front strap. Also some oxidation on the back strap. It comes with the early, fine checkered Ritz grips. The serial indicates that it was made right at the transition from Ritz grips to the courser reddish grips. The mechanics are very good and bore is mint. The gun was part of a Luftwaffe contract with many of these guns going to pilots and paratroopers. The production numbers were very low for each year they were made. Only about 1,500 of the S Code Krieghoffs were issued. This gun has correct Luftwaffe Eagle L/2 proofs on the frame, barrel, toggle, magazine as well as many small parts such as the hold open, the firing pin and then rear toggle pin. The gun is all correct and original with the exception of the magazine.