shoots low

Frank · 02-25-2008, 07:31 AM

Hey John, you are about the only one on this thread to remember... I had a 1917 DWM that was in pretty bad shape and had it refinished by Thor, who named it the Ugly Duckling (before) and the Swan (after) the restoration. Well that one shot low.

I bought a rear toggle piece (from I don't remember), then filed a square notch in the sight. Then I bought a Mauser 98K front sight from Tom (Lugerdoc), installed it and fired. It was way low. Then I did as Ron suggested and started the old file and test on the front sight. After a period of time, it came right into target center.

Of course the front sight looks like a rifle sight and not a Luger sight, from the profile. No matter, it shoots great!

Good Luck!

02-25-2008, 07:31 AM	#1
Frank RIP Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hot & Dry PHX, AZ Posts: 2,078 Thanks: 24 Thanked 164 Times in 87 Posts	Hey John, you are about the only one on this thread to remember... I had a 1917 DWM that was in pretty bad shape and had it refinished by Thor, who named it the Ugly Duckling (before) and the Swan (after) the restoration. Well that one shot low. I bought a rear toggle piece (from I don't remember), then filed a square notch in the sight. Then I bought a Mauser 98K front sight from Tom (Lugerdoc), installed it and fired. It was way low. Then I did as Ron suggested and started the old file and test on the front sight. After a period of time, it came right into target center. Of course the front sight looks like a rifle sight and not a Luger sight, from the profile. No matter, it shoots great! Good Luck!