LP08 Sight Adjustment Tool

[Mauser720]

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