1917 Artillery: should it be 7 or 8 inch barrel?

Bill Jensen · 09-14-2008, 01:18 PM

Hello all,

I have been reading conflicting information on the barrel length of Artillery Lugers at 7 or 8 inch long.

Anyone have more info on the barrel lengths?

Sincerely,
Bill Jensen

Bill Jensen · 09-14-2008, 01:30 PM

I am measuring from the outside seam between the barrel and receiver, to the tip of the barrel. Is this the correct way to measure the barrel length. I get 7 inches this way. Luger Artiglieria says 8" page 41.

RockinWR · 09-14-2008, 01:44 PM

Bill,
* 200mm long. Face of the breech to the muzzle crown.
* 25.4mm to the inch if you want an exact number in inches.
* Most documentation rounds this off to 8".
* Trust this helps.
Bob

Bill Jensen · 09-14-2008, 02:27 PM

Hi Bob,

What is the face of the breech? Is it where the groove of the back of the bullet would touch the barrel assembly?

Sincerely,
Bill Jensen

Ron Wood · 09-14-2008, 05:02 PM

It is the front of the breech block. Stick a cleaning rod down the barrel until it stops and measure that length.

Bill Jensen · 09-14-2008, 06:27 PM

Thanks guys!

09-14-2008, 01:18 PM	#1
Bill Jensen User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kirkland, WA Posts: 28 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	1917 Artillery: should it be 7 or 8 inch barrel? Hello all, I have been reading conflicting information on the barrel length of Artillery Lugers at 7 or 8 inch long. Anyone have more info on the barrel lengths? Sincerely, Bill Jensen

09-14-2008, 05:02 PM	#5
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: 6,988 Thanks: 1,067 Thanked 5,096 Times in 1,676 Posts	It is the front of the breech block. Stick a cleaning rod down the barrel until it stops and measure that length. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

09-14-2008, 01:30 PM	#2
Bill Jensen User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kirkland, WA Posts: 28 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I am measuring from the outside seam between the barrel and receiver, to the tip of the barrel. Is this the correct way to measure the barrel length. I get 7 inches this way. Luger Artiglieria says 8" page 41.

09-14-2008, 01:44 PM	#3
RockinWR User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: D/FW, Tx Posts: 278 Thanks: 109 Thanked 30 Times in 15 Posts	Bill, * 200mm long. Face of the breech to the muzzle crown. * 25.4mm to the inch if you want an exact number in inches. * Most documentation rounds this off to 8". * Trust this helps. Bob

09-14-2008, 02:27 PM	#4
Bill Jensen User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kirkland, WA Posts: 28 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi Bob, What is the face of the breech? Is it where the groove of the back of the bullet would touch the barrel assembly? Sincerely, Bill Jensen

09-14-2008, 06:27 PM	#6
Bill Jensen User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kirkland, WA Posts: 28 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks guys!