Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this semi-automatic pistol today for a penny start auction, this is the Erma Werke KGP-68A.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Erma-Werke
Model: KGP-68A
Serial: 121020
Caliber: 9mm Kurz (.380 Acp)
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 3 ½"
Optics/Sights: White ramp front with V-notch rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Brown Synthetic Grips with Thumb Rest
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Erma Werke KGP-68A is a compact West German semi-automatic pistol best known for its distinctive “Baby Luger” appearance, blending the visual styling of the famous P.08 Luger with a much smaller, more practical postwar pocket-pistol format. Produced by Erma Werke in the late 1960s and 1970s, the KGP-68A was offered primarily in .380 ACP (9mm Kurz), with some related variants appearing in .32 ACP, and was intended as a commercial sporting and defensive handgun rather than a military sidearm. Unlike the original full-size Luger, the KGP-68A is a compact design scaled for concealed carry, generally featuring a barrel around 3 inches long, a six- or seven-round detachable magazine, depending on caliber and production details, and a lightweight frame suited for everyday portability. Its most recognizable feature is the miniature toggle-lock silhouette that closely mimics the classic Luger profile, giving the pistol collector appeal far beyond that of ordinary pocket pistols. Sources and enthusiast discussions note that while the pistol resembles a Luger externally, its internal operation differs from the original military P.08 and was adapted for modern commercial production and smaller calibers.
Model: KGP-68A
Serial: 121020
Caliber: 9mm Kurz (.380 Acp)
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 3 ½"
Optics/Sights: White ramp front with V-notch rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Brown Synthetic Grips with Thumb Rest
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Erma Werke KGP-68A is a compact West German semi-automatic pistol best known for its distinctive “Baby Luger” appearance, blending the visual styling of the famous P.08 Luger with a much smaller, more practical postwar pocket-pistol format. Produced by Erma Werke in the late 1960s and 1970s, the KGP-68A was offered primarily in .380 ACP (9mm Kurz), with some related variants appearing in .32 ACP, and was intended as a commercial sporting and defensive handgun rather than a military sidearm. Unlike the original full-size Luger, the KGP-68A is a compact design scaled for concealed carry, generally featuring a barrel around 3 inches long, a six- or seven-round detachable magazine, depending on caliber and production details, and a lightweight frame suited for everyday portability. Its most recognizable feature is the miniature toggle-lock silhouette that closely mimics the classic Luger profile, giving the pistol collector appeal far beyond that of ordinary pocket pistols. Sources and enthusiast discussions note that while the pistol resembles a Luger externally, its internal operation differs from the original military P.08 and was adapted for modern commercial production and smaller calibers.
The pistol typically uses fixed sights, checkered grip panels, manual safety controls, and all-steel or mixed-material construction, depending on component area and production period. In practical use, the KGP-68A gained a reputation as an interesting novelty sidearm that was also genuinely shootable, with mild recoil in .32 ACP and somewhat sharper recoil in .380 ACP due to the compact size. Collector communities often praise the gun’s surprisingly good accuracy, unique styling, and conversation-piece value, while also noting that replacement parts and magazines can be difficult to source today. Because it was never produced in massive numbers compared with mainstream service pistols, surviving examples with original boxes or accessories often attract strong collector interest. Today, the Erma Werke KGP-68A is regarded as one of the more charming and unusual postwar German pocket pistols, valued for its blend of classic Luger aesthetics, compact carry dimensions, and niche collectible status as a functional miniature homage to one of history’s most famous handguns.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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Additional Information
GunbrokerLink: |
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1174084362 |
BidPrice: |
105 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-05-17 21:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
700 |
SoldOutTime: |
2026-05-17 17:16:56 |
