Manufactured in 1938 as one of roughly 2,400 "1938" dated "S/42" code Luger semi-automatic pistols procured by the German Kriegsmarine (Navy). Features fixed serrated blade front and toggle notch rear sights, "1938" date on top of the chamber, "S/42" code on the front toggle link, "eagle/63" proofs on the barrel and extension, along with droop wing "eagle" firing proofs on the barrel, extension, and breech block. Matching visible serial numbers on the frame barrel and extension, with matching "81" partials on the takedown lever, trigger, side plate, both toggle links, breech block, extractor, and breech block catch. The back strap bears a "N/2805" Kriegsmarine property marking. Fitted with a pair of un-numbered checkered walnut grips and a nickel plated magazine with non-matching "N2106/X" Kriegsmarine property marked hardwood base. Includes a "LEDERWARENWERK/CURT VOGEL/GOTTBUS" manufacturer marked, "1938" dated, "eagle/swastika/WaA100" and "eagle/swastika/M" Kriegsmarine proofed black leather flap holster, takedown tool, and an extra blued magazine with non-matching "N2110" Kriegsmarine property marked hardwood base.

Excellent, retaining 90% plus original blue finish with some minor holster-pattern edge wear, some minor cycling wear, plum coloration on the extractor, some limited thinning with some slight brown patina visible on the grip straps, minor handling marks, and crisp markings. The grips are exceptionally fine with some minor handling marks in the otherwise crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The holster is fine with supple leather and clear stamps. Overall a very attractive example of a Kriegsmarine property marked Mauser "1938" date "S/42" code Luger pistol!