Erfurt front sight conundrum

[Sieger]

Originally Posted by Roadster 02

I recently acquired a clean 1917 Erfurt P08 all matching except the magazine, and a non-standard front sight blade. The sight blade appears to be a marbles sight per G.T. The sight looks to have been with this pistol a long time. Would this non-standard blade affect collector value? Should I attempt to replace this odd sight with the proper version for this Luger? What say you?

Hi Roadster 02,

May I ask if the rear sight has been modified into the typical "U" notch of a typical American sight pattern, or has the original German "V" notch been retained?

Thanks!!


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