Hello Alf,
The original WWI
MILITARY sight adjustment tools had a 'bulb' shape wooden handle (for better gripping when wearing gloves), and they were usually included in an armourer's kit. The armourer was responsible for mainataining weapons in the field, and the sight adjustment tool was NOT a standard issued part to soldiers who carried LP-08 rigs. If a soldier's pistol required any adjustment, he would ask the armourer to perform the job who was skilled in his duty.
Those that are shown above are modern copies, except for the one with the wooden handle which was produced in the 1920-30's for the commercial market. When examining an original sight adjustment tool, the two pins are absolutely PERFECT with no visible mill marks present whatsoever on the pins and the base.
I am providing an image of a genuine sight adjustment tool. The rod is made of brass (not steel), and there are no markings on the tool. An original sight adjustment tool can fetch easily fetch over $350.
Happy hunting,
Albert
