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JD · 05-25-2004, 01:53 PM

Please pardon my ignorance, but I'm not very knowledeable about artillery models. My local gunshop got in a number of lugers (I have my name on a 1936 S/42 in really nice condition.). Among the lugers is an DWM artillery model. I don't recall the year, but I think it was 1916 or 1917. Barrel and all parts are numbered and match, but the typical long range adjustable rear sight is not there, and the sight slot is filled in with an original looking filler (Nicely machined and fitted.). The actual rear sight is on the back of the toggle, like a standard P08, but is noticeably higher than that found on a 4" barreled gun. The toggle is numbered to the frame in the usual two places and the stampings look original, exact same style numbers and size as should be.

Were any artillery lugers originally made in this configuration without the long range adjustable rear sight, and a toggle mounted sight instead?

Thanks for any help enlightening an artillery ignorant luger fan!

05-25-2004, 01:53 PM	#1
JD User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Western Washington Posts: 107 Thanks: 58 Thanked 22 Times in 17 Posts	Were any artillery lugers made like this? Please pardon my ignorance, but I'm not very knowledeable about artillery models. My local gunshop got in a number of lugers (I have my name on a 1936 S/42 in really nice condition.). Among the lugers is an DWM artillery model. I don't recall the year, but I think it was 1916 or 1917. Barrel and all parts are numbered and match, but the typical long range adjustable rear sight is not there, and the sight slot is filled in with an original looking filler (Nicely machined and fitted.). The actual rear sight is on the back of the toggle, like a standard P08, but is noticeably higher than that found on a 4" barreled gun. The toggle is numbered to the frame in the usual two places and the stampings look original, exact same style numbers and size as should be. Were any artillery lugers originally made in this configuration without the long range adjustable rear sight, and a toggle mounted sight instead? Thanks for any help enlightening an artillery ignorant luger fan!