P08 Front Sight Height Questions ???
 

Took my 1913 DWM to the range last week to punch paper for the first time. It is #s matching with the exception of the Sear Bar which is an Erfurt having the same # as the rest of the pistol. The pistol has been refinished and is of shooter quality. While shooting at the 15 yd line, I noted it was grouping very tight, but about 6" high and slightly to the left. I was shooting off a sand bag for grouping. At first I was shocked to see the 1st rd print and then could not see any more impacts on the paper target (3 rd groups) from the bench. After shooting several groups, each on a different target, I was pleased to see that all 3 rds from each group were nearly going through the same ragged hole. If this pistol would hit POI for POA it would be the most accurate I currently own. Since it has been refinished, I'm wondering if the front sight may have been polished down to cure some damage. That might explain why it is printing so high. The sight and barrel have witness marks that align well. Can anyone please provide a height measurement for a front sight on a 1913 DWM and from where it is measured (base of dovetail or ???). Also, if my height is correct, are there any sight blades that are taller to compensate. Thanks !

Hi Joe, Early P08's (prior to mid 1913) were sighted in at 100 meters and had front sight blades 5mm high. Later guns were adjusted for 50 meters and had blades 5.5mm high. Most early guns were retrofitted with the taller sight at the same time as the hold-open was added. If you have the earlier bade you should have no trouble exchanging it for the newer one as they are quite rare. Regards, Norm