What makes an Arty Frame?

Revolvr · 03-20-2006, 01:54 PM

Is there anything unique about an Arty frame (talking about the 1914-1918 Imperials) that distinguishes such a frame from any other frame of the same time period?

Or are the only unique parts the barrel/extension with sight, and the rear toggle?

Thx

-- Dan

Dwight Gruber · 03-20-2006, 03:45 PM

Dan,

There are no features which allow one to differentiate between a P-08 frame and an LP-08 frame.

On the LP-08 reciever, don't forget the cut at the reciever front for the rear sight. This applies to DWM Lugers; Erfurt Lugers had the cut on all guns after 1917, but only made LP-08 in 1914.

--Dwight

Revolvr · 03-21-2006, 01:16 AM

Thanks Dwight! Tomorrow I'll post the reason I asked.

-- Dan

03-20-2006, 01:54 PM	#1
Revolvr User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 86 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	What makes an Arty Frame? Is there anything unique about an Arty frame (talking about the 1914-1918 Imperials) that distinguishes such a frame from any other frame of the same time period? Or are the only unique parts the barrel/extension with sight, and the rear toggle? Thx -- Dan

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Dwight Gruber User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,890 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1,282 Times in 424 Posts	Dan, There are no features which allow one to differentiate between a P-08 frame and an LP-08 frame. On the LP-08 reciever, don't forget the cut at the reciever front for the rear sight. This applies to DWM Lugers; Erfurt Lugers had the cut on all guns after 1917, but only made LP-08 in 1914. --Dwight

03-21-2006, 01:16 AM	#3
Revolvr User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 86 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks Dwight! Tomorrow I'll post the reason I asked. -- Dan