Out Of Gun Sights

Ron Wood · 01-27-2015, 08:27 PM

Except for the LP08, adjustable rear sights were only adjustable for elevation. Windage adjustments had to be made with the front sight. Up until about mid-1917 the LP08 front sight was screw adjustable. Other front sights had to be moved with a drift punch or a special tool as you mentioned. Not everyone sees the same "sight picture" when aiming, so moving the front sight sometimes was necessary for some individuals. Also there may be a need to compensate for wear or barrel rotation (rare).

01-27-2015, 08:27 PM	#7
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,051 Thanks: 1,120 Thanked 5,287 Times in 1,728 Posts	Except for the LP08, adjustable rear sights were only adjustable for elevation. Windage adjustments had to be made with the front sight. Up until about mid-1917 the LP08 front sight was screw adjustable. Other front sights had to be moved with a drift punch or a special tool as you mentioned. Not everyone sees the same "sight picture" when aiming, so moving the front sight sometimes was necessary for some individuals. Also there may be a need to compensate for wear or barrel rotation (rare). __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction