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[DavidJayUden]

It appears that we are measuring in 2 different fashions.
The tall sight in the Navy measures .398" overall height from the bottom of the dovetail to the very top of the blade. Measuring from the top of the blade down to the top of the dovetail measures right at .285".
And it could stand to be just a bit taller to bring the POI down a bit.
dju

[G.T.]

Hi David, that is really tall!!!....... But, if you want, I think I could modify one of the Mauser custom sight blades by hand? I would make it into a luger profile barleycorn and you'd be set to go?... We would / could, have anything below .370 as Don mentioned below?... best to you, til...lat'r...GT....

[DonVoigt]

Originally Posted by DavidJayUden

It appears that we are measuring in 2 different fashions.
The tall sight in the Navy measures .398" overall height from the bottom of the dovetail to the very top of the blade. Measuring from the top of the blade down to the top of the dovetail measures right at .285".
And it could stand to be just a bit taller to bring the POI down a bit.
dju

Yes, two reference points; GT asked that we measure from the top of the blade to the top of the ramp- i.e. the top of the dove tail.

GT-
The luger drawings show the height of the blade in both ways of measurement. Converted to inches the way you asked for the measurement is : 0.20 to 0.213 in.

The drawing would be suitable for the mfg to use, though changes would need to be made for the height increase.

[G.T.]

Hi Don, I've measure several standard 4" originals and they fall easily into that .200" to .220" range... I was thinking .225" for my standard blade, .250" for the next increment... and .300" for the tall, tall blade? If I made them sharp enough at the inverted "V" part, it would be relatively easy to slightly shorten any or all if situation demands?... For some reason, a lot of the custom barrels have needed a .250+ blade height to be on zero?....... keep the measurements coming guys... we're still straddling the fence on final dimensional decisions.......GT

[DonVoigt]

Originally Posted by G.T.

Hi Don, I've measure several standard 4" originals and they fall easily into that .200" to .220" range... I was thinking .225" for my standard blade, .250" for the next increment... and .300" for the tall, tall blade? If I made them sharp enough at the inverted "V" part, it would be relatively easy to slightly shorten any or all if situation demands?... For some reason, a lot of the custom barrels have needed a .250+ blade height to be on zero?....... keep the measurements coming guys... we're still straddling the fence on final dimensional decisions.......GT

Sounds reasonable, I did not realize you wanted to make a "normal" sight too!

If you can get them to make 4 sizes- I'd add the taller one of 0.350, as it is needed if one uses and adjustable rear sight.

With filing, the 4 should cover any and all needs, JMHO.