Manufactured by Krieghoff for the German Luftwaffe. The toggle link has the early stamp "HK" around anchor or "SUHL" and 28. Chamber stamped with S (1935) year code. There are four Imperial eagle stamps on the right side of frame and rail with '2' stamped under two of them. Very early three digit gun with all matching numbers including aluminum bottom magazine. Barrel is stamped 883 with Imperial eagle at bottom. No serial number before 3500. Early first year military contract with the distinctive salt type blue commercial type finish. With grips removed, you can see the Imperial eagle on safety sear. Lovely straw colors still evident. Barrel shows hint of muzzle wear. Wear on the right rail. Trigger guard and grip straps are smooth blue-brown patina. There is also high edge wear on hump, edges of side plate and forward rail, along with some high edge front frame wear. Has the early style checkered walnut grips. This exact gun is featured on page 265 in the book titled "Third Reich Lugers" by Jan C. Still, first edition. Serial Number-628; Manufacturer-Luger; Model-P08; Caliber-9mm; Barrel Length-4"; FFL Status-Curio & Relic;

CORRECTION: Mag is not matching.