The Luger P08 was replaced by a pistol manufactured by Spreewerk.
 Spreewerk produced a number of important weapons and components before and during World War II including 280,880 of the Walther P.38 pistol which was the standard service pistol of the German "Heer", and the famous 8.8 cm Flak anti-aircraft gun. 
 It was intended to replace the costly Luger P08, the production of which was scheduled to end in 1942. 
