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Rick W. · 12-03-2017, 07:33 PM

Martin,

Thanks for posting the picts of the Luger. The target-ized versions of the Luger have always interested me.

I am not sure where is where on this thread, but suspect across the big pond with the Euro reference.

Just a few observations on the item. I am sure you are already up on these things; being an target guy.

The rear toggle mounting of an adjustable rear sight on a Luger is a rough area for sights, perhaps a bit of the reasoning behind the integral on the originals. The toggle moves around quickly and fairly abruptly; that means the newly attached rear adjustable sight sometimes flies off onto the ground.

I have seen some heavier duty rear sights, such like the old Bomar, attached to Lugers. I think that some will use a mechanical interface lock at a minimum, sometimes the dovetail(slotting) is amended with hard silver solder. The adjustable rear sight has mass to consider with the fast movement. If the rear sight was simply screwed to the toggle, it could be suspect to breakage.

Here in the states, some have used a carrier with a Smith Wesson revolver rear sight to good review. I have seen a stainless target Luger by Volquartsen that featured an adjustable rear sight, old names like Dewey in NY also featured adjustable sights and heavier barrels. Over the big pond, the name Werle comes to mind for target Lugers.

The Luger pictured is probably refinished as by the scratching in the blue, and the over colorization(in my opinion of course) of the strawed parts. Was intended as a improved shooter as the main emphasis.

Tis hard to get a big barrel on a Luger to function, the maker of this one, used fluting to lighten the barrel, but still is fairly longish for the balanced basic system of the Luger, again my opinion. As you know, overly hot loads in the Luger can batter the Luger surfaces trying to get a heavy, long barrel to function from the clip.

It was interesting to see how the banded front sight was affixed. My assumption of course, might be threaded underneath. Lots of ways to do banded sights, barrel diameter reduction to fit the oem band, expanding the band to the barrel taper and size, and boring the band to existing barrel taper and size. This one appears to be turned some at the muzzle end to accept the band, not against such, just an observation in method or possible useage. Sometimes this movement of turning the taper is so slight that the eye cannot pick up, but this one is fairly easy even for my sight.

Luger triggers are multi level sorta speak, lots of surfaces to keep track of to achieve a better pull/letoff. Takes some talent to produce such and have a high level of safety.

I am not sure I would be up to the Euros you said were required for this one, again just an opinion. I know how firearms can call to one.

Adjustable sights on a Luger to me is quite a boon, the improved sighting picture is much easier to pick up/see. I probably am one of the few that has scoped a Luger for my personal use using an offset removable mount on the left side of said Luger(left master eye).

No dog in this fight, just observations from here,

Rick W.

12-03-2017, 07:33 PM	#5
Rick W. User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 339 Thanks: 81 Thanked 359 Times in 198 Posts	Martin, Thanks for posting the picts of the Luger. The target-ized versions of the Luger have always interested me. I am not sure where is where on this thread, but suspect across the big pond with the Euro reference. Just a few observations on the item. I am sure you are already up on these things; being an target guy. The rear toggle mounting of an adjustable rear sight on a Luger is a rough area for sights, perhaps a bit of the reasoning behind the integral on the originals. The toggle moves around quickly and fairly abruptly; that means the newly attached rear adjustable sight sometimes flies off onto the ground. I have seen some heavier duty rear sights, such like the old Bomar, attached to Lugers. I think that some will use a mechanical interface lock at a minimum, sometimes the dovetail(slotting) is amended with hard silver solder. The adjustable rear sight has mass to consider with the fast movement. If the rear sight was simply screwed to the toggle, it could be suspect to breakage. Here in the states, some have used a carrier with a Smith Wesson revolver rear sight to good review. I have seen a stainless target Luger by Volquartsen that featured an adjustable rear sight, old names like Dewey in NY also featured adjustable sights and heavier barrels. Over the big pond, the name Werle comes to mind for target Lugers. The Luger pictured is probably refinished as by the scratching in the blue, and the over colorization(in my opinion of course) of the strawed parts. Was intended as a improved shooter as the main emphasis. Tis hard to get a big barrel on a Luger to function, the maker of this one, used fluting to lighten the barrel, but still is fairly longish for the balanced basic system of the Luger, again my opinion. As you know, overly hot loads in the Luger can batter the Luger surfaces trying to get a heavy, long barrel to function from the clip. It was interesting to see how the banded front sight was affixed. My assumption of course, might be threaded underneath. Lots of ways to do banded sights, barrel diameter reduction to fit the oem band, expanding the band to the barrel taper and size, and boring the band to existing barrel taper and size. This one appears to be turned some at the muzzle end to accept the band, not against such, just an observation in method or possible useage. Sometimes this movement of turning the taper is so slight that the eye cannot pick up, but this one is fairly easy even for my sight. Luger triggers are multi level sorta speak, lots of surfaces to keep track of to achieve a better pull/letoff. Takes some talent to produce such and have a high level of safety. I am not sure I would be up to the Euros you said were required for this one, again just an opinion. I know how firearms can call to one. Adjustable sights on a Luger to me is quite a boon, the improved sighting picture is much easier to pick up/see. I probably am one of the few that has scoped a Luger for my personal use using an offset removable mount on the left side of said Luger(left master eye). No dog in this fight, just observations from here, Rick W.