LP08 Sight Adjustment Tool

Mauser720 · 09-30-2007, 07:31 PM

Does anyone know wheter the sight adjustment tool for the Artillery Luger was somehow carried in the holster? For example, was it stuffed in the compartment for the loading tool on the underside of the flap? Or was it something that once it was used and the sights were considered properly adjusted, was simply not carried with the gun? It is obvious where the artillery cleaning rod and loading tool go, but where did they store the sight adjustment tool?

Thank you,

Mauser720 - Ron

Big Norm · 09-30-2007, 10:24 PM

Ron, I doubt seriously that the loading tool pocket or the cleaning rod would have the room to also squeeze a sight adjusting tool. Both those pockets are pretty snug fits. The best bet is that it was done at the factory. If the sight was still off badly then probably the armorer would adjust the sight. If that didn't work then the soldier was probably dead and the pistol became a war trophy for one of the allies soldiers. In war, close only counts in horse shoes and hand grenades... not in pistols.
Big Norm

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Mauser720 · 10-01-2007, 12:07 PM

Big Norm -

Thank you for your insights.

I had never thought about the possibility that the sights would have been zeroed at the factory; however, if they were going to do that, why not just use a standard dovetail slot, and put a "witness mark" on the position?

When you consider the care and close tolerences that are inherent in all Lugers, I also think it seems unlikely there would have been any significant variances in point of impact from one Luger to the next, provided the same issue ammunition was being used.

I also agree that the idea of adjusting the sights on the LP08 in the field or during a battle would not be practical. However, it is always possible that someone sitting behind a desk thought this was a good option.

At the ranges provided for on these sights, ordinary wind will affect the impact of the bullet. Even at half the maximum range, a moderate cross wind will cause the bullet to completely miss a target the size of a man.

The sight adjustment tool is so small that I really wonder whether the typical LP08 user might have carried it with him in the field.

Please see picture below.

Mauser720 - Ron

09-30-2007, 07:31 PM	#1
Mauser720 User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 535 Thanks: 18 Thanked 49 Times in 33 Posts	LP08 Sight Adjustment Tool Does anyone know wheter the sight adjustment tool for the Artillery Luger was somehow carried in the holster? For example, was it stuffed in the compartment for the loading tool on the underside of the flap? Or was it something that once it was used and the sights were considered properly adjusted, was simply not carried with the gun? It is obvious where the artillery cleaning rod and loading tool go, but where did they store the sight adjustment tool? Thank you, Mauser720 - Ron

10-01-2007, 12:07 PM	#3
Mauser720 User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 535 Thanks: 18 Thanked 49 Times in 33 Posts	Big Norm - Thank you for your insights. I had never thought about the possibility that the sights would have been zeroed at the factory; however, if they were going to do that, why not just use a standard dovetail slot, and put a "witness mark" on the position? When you consider the care and close tolerences that are inherent in all Lugers, I also think it seems unlikely there would have been any significant variances in point of impact from one Luger to the next, provided the same issue ammunition was being used. I also agree that the idea of adjusting the sights on the LP08 in the field or during a battle would not be practical. However, it is always possible that someone sitting behind a desk thought this was a good option. At the ranges provided for on these sights, ordinary wind will affect the impact of the bullet. Even at half the maximum range, a moderate cross wind will cause the bullet to completely miss a target the size of a man. The sight adjustment tool is so small that I really wonder whether the typical LP08 user might have carried it with him in the field. Please see picture below. Mauser720 - Ron Attached Thumbnails

09-30-2007, 10:24 PM	#2
Big Norm RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 1,864 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Ron, I doubt seriously that the loading tool pocket or the cleaning rod would have the room to also squeeze a sight adjusting tool. Both those pockets are pretty snug fits. The best bet is that it was done at the factory. If the sight was still off badly then probably the armorer would adjust the sight. If that didn't work then the soldier was probably dead and the pistol became a war trophy for one of the allies soldiers. In war, close only counts in horse shoes and hand grenades... not in pistols. Big Norm If you want to make God laugh...tell Him your plans.