Out Of Gun Sights
 

I finally photographed each of 4 adjustable sights. A Navy, Artillery, a Mauser and Carbine and they are all different including I'm searching their respective early patents.What do the numbers signify? Do numbers signify anything regarding elevation for distance~ I just located my Walther Sportsmodel and the sight is comprable~Did any come with instructive info?? Eric

All indicate a supposed point of impact in meters. The Artillery and the Mauser are somewhat optimistic at 800 and 1000 meters, respectively.

The Navy sights calibrated at both 100 and 200 meters and the carbine out to 300 meters are perhaps the most practical of the group.

Great but wouldn't the shooter have to estimate the distance some how? This Oigee/Berlin sight came with the gun but there were never and brackets

Yes, the user would have to estimate the distances. Keep in mind that people of that era where much more attuned to these types of mental calculations and could reasonably estimate these distances.

Lasers have made us Lazy~~~TKS

You are right! We have become more reliant upon every thing but our own sences and patience~ One more thing were the front sights ever mean't to be adjusted post production as I can't think any time or circumstance!! They even sell a tool for that singular purpose~ Ps You are very knowledgeable about everything!! TKS

Except for the LP08, adjustable rear sights were only adjustable for elevation. Windage adjustments had to be made with the front sight. Up until about mid-1917 the LP08 front sight was screw adjustable. Other front sights had to be moved with a drift punch or a special tool as you mentioned. Not everyone sees the same "sight picture" when aiming, so moving the front sight sometimes was necessary for some individuals. Also there may be a need to compensate for wear or barrel rotation (rare).