Sight adjustment tool - for what gun?

Balder · 10-02-2004, 02:57 PM

Gentlemen,

I know this is slightly off-topic, but I trust that somebody on this board may be able to help me. I've had this tool in my possession for quite a few years but I've never been able to figure out what gun it is intended for:

http://photobucket.com/albums/v408/Balder_/Parts/

Suggestions are very welcome!

Balder

Edward Tinker · 10-02-2004, 03:05 PM

Balder, I am unsure? I moved this to the open discussion, since it is unknown if this is for a military luger...

Ed

Imperial Arms · 10-02-2004, 06:39 PM

It appears to be for adjusting the front sight of a pistol, but I am not if it is for a Luger pistol.

Albert

John Sabato · 10-04-2004, 09:20 AM

Even though I can't document reference it's origin, I believe this to be a front sight adjustment jig... for K98 type Mauser rifles, or perhaps one of the WW2 heavy machine guns like the MG34 or MG42.

In practice, the opening would be lowered over the front sight base from the top and the screw device would be used to drift the sight either right or left.

Balder, please check the fit of the rectangular opening over a standard WW2 type Mauser front sight base... and let us know how it fits please.

Balder · 10-04-2004, 02:16 PM

Gentlemen,

I'm sorry for not posting all relevant information right away. It does fit the Mauser front sight, I've used it several times for that purpose. What I do not understand is why is is so different from the "regular" tool. Also, its finish is rather rough for a German tool and I've never encountered these things without blueing. The St.G 40H marking is also a mystery.

Regards,

Balder

JuergenG · 10-07-2004, 03:49 AM

StG points towards "Sturmgewehr".
Maybe for a StG 44 ?

Steinar · 10-16-2004, 07:00 AM

Wish a had one like this right now.. I'm changing sights on two Lugers using a hammer and sqrewdriver with folded paper between

Pete Ebbink · 10-16-2004, 05:52 PM

Morgan,

http://www.erich-bischof.de/home5.htm

Check out this web site, "click" on the word "Kornschieber"...

For P-08's only, though...not the 7,65 mm Lugers.

LF member, Guisan, posted this info a while back.

Steinar · 10-17-2004, 03:25 PM

Thanks, but I got them out after some work

10-02-2004, 02:57 PM	#1
Balder User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Norway Posts: 288 Thanks: 20 Thanked 34 Times in 19 Posts	Sight adjustment tool - for what gun? Gentlemen, I know this is slightly off-topic, but I trust that somebody on this board may be able to help me. I've had this tool in my possession for quite a few years but I've never been able to figure out what gun it is intended for: http://photobucket.com/albums/v408/Balder_/Parts/ Suggestions are very welcome! Balder

10-02-2004, 03:05 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,926 Thanks: 2,014 Thanked 4,523 Times in 2,089 Posts	Balder, I am unsure? I moved this to the open discussion, since it is unknown if this is for a military luger... Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

10-04-2004, 09:20 AM	#4
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,153 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	Even though I can't document reference it's origin, I believe this to be a front sight adjustment jig... for K98 type Mauser rifles, or perhaps one of the WW2 heavy machine guns like the MG34 or MG42. In practice, the opening would be lowered over the front sight base from the top and the screw device would be used to drift the sight either right or left. Balder, please check the fit of the rectangular opening over a standard WW2 type Mauser front sight base... and let us know how it fits please. __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

10-16-2004, 07:00 AM	#7
Steinar User Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,538 Thanks: 18 Thanked 36 Times in 21 Posts	Wish a had one like this right now.. I'm changing sights on two Lugers using a hammer and sqrewdriver with folded paper between __________________ Previously known as Morgan Kane

10-17-2004, 03:25 PM	#9
Steinar User Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,538 Thanks: 18 Thanked 36 Times in 21 Posts	Thanks, but I got them out after some work __________________ Previously known as Morgan Kane

10-02-2004, 06:39 PM	#3
Imperial Arms Banned Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Malta, EU Posts: 579 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	It appears to be for adjusting the front sight of a pistol, but I am not if it is for a Luger pistol. Albert

10-04-2004, 02:16 PM	#5
Balder User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Norway Posts: 288 Thanks: 20 Thanked 34 Times in 19 Posts	Gentlemen, I'm sorry for not posting all relevant information right away. It does fit the Mauser front sight, I've used it several times for that purpose. What I do not understand is why is is so different from the "regular" tool. Also, its finish is rather rough for a German tool and I've never encountered these things without blueing. The St.G 40H marking is also a mystery. Regards, Balder

10-07-2004, 03:49 AM	#6
JuergenG User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Germany Posts: 155 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	StG points towards "Sturmgewehr". Maybe for a StG 44 ?

10-16-2004, 05:52 PM	#8
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Morgan, http://www.erich-bischof.de/home5.htm Check out this web site, "click" on the word "Kornschieber"... For P-08's only, though...not the 7,65 mm Lugers. LF member, Guisan, posted this info a while back.