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Unread 02-14-2011, 08:35 AM   #11
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Another feature I didn't mention earlier is that there is a 'notch' and small flat in the front of the receiver ring, leaving the barrel shoulder standing above the receiver ring at that point: I can easily imagine that cut being a clearance/seat for the back of the artillery rear sight.
That's exactly what it is.

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As I don't have a reference on Lugers, is there any place I could view photos of the various toggle assemblies?
I only have a couple...maybe 5...

Others here have whole collections of toggle trains...

But here's an Erfurt Artillery toggle compared to an S/42 Army toggle...
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