7" Arty Barrels

Thor · 08-03-2002, 02:30 PM

This is the second one I have seen! They both had the Made in Germany stamp and both have been Artillery barrels shortened to 7". The barrel band is gone! Anybody know more about these?

G.T. · 08-03-2002, 06:36 PM

Hi Ted! I don't know the why....but I do know the where! Sarco had them for sale in the mid 80's, I had one, but it looked kinda strange to me so...I sold mine to Tom Heller....he has probable seen a few of them.... As for being shortened, I sure don't know why anyone would do such a thing?!! till...later...G.T. <img src="graemlins/jumper.gif" border="0" alt="[jumper]" />

Hugh · 08-04-2002, 12:23 AM

I have two of these bbls. The front sight arrangement is different on one from the other. I don't know the why. [img]confused.gif[/img]

Lugerdoc · 08-04-2002, 09:07 AM

Ted, I've seen at least a dozen LPO8 barrels so modified. My theory is that if an Artillery came in for rework with a bad fine tune front sight, rather than taking the time to fix it, the arsenal would chop it off at the rear of the barrel band and tack on a Mauser broom type of fixed front sight. Tom H.

Doubs · 08-04-2002, 01:44 PM

I agree with Tom. IMO, shortening the barrel to 7 inches was a means of repairing or salvaging a barrel with a damaged muzzle.

broomhandle · 08-05-2002, 11:41 PM

Hello Doubs,
Do you know of any Arty Lugers for sale in your area?
Beertrucker,Geogriaboy,xxring and some of the others have asked about you and Wild Bill on Shooters rimfire board.If you have a chance stop by.
I hope all is well with you and yours,
broomhandle

08-03-2002, 02:30 PM	#1
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	7" Arty Barrels This is the second one I have seen! They both had the Made in Germany stamp and both have been Artillery barrels shortened to 7". The barrel band is gone! Anybody know more about these? __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

08-04-2002, 12:23 AM	#3
Hugh RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Swamp Posts: 2,460 Thanks: 2 Thanked 165 Times in 64 Posts	I have two of these bbls. The front sight arrangement is different on one from the other. I don't know the why. [img]confused.gif[/img] __________________ *TRUMP FOR PREZ IN '20!*

08-04-2002, 09:07 AM	#4
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 736 Times in 483 Posts	Ted, I've seen at least a dozen LPO8 barrels so modified. My theory is that if an Artillery came in for rework with a bad fine tune front sight, rather than taking the time to fix it, the arsenal would chop it off at the rear of the barrel band and tack on a Mauser broom type of fixed front sight. Tom H. __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

08-05-2002, 11:41 PM	#6
broomhandle User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Augusta Ga. Posts: 61 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hello Doubs, Do you know of any Arty Lugers for sale in your area? Beertrucker,Geogriaboy,xxring and some of the others have asked about you and Wild Bill on Shooters rimfire board.If you have a chance stop by. I hope all is well with you and yours, broomhandle __________________ broomhandle

08-03-2002, 06:36 PM	#2
G.T. Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Chandler Arizona Posts: 3,485 Thanks: 1,283 Thanked 3,581 Times in 989 Posts	Hi Ted! I don't know the why....but I do know the where! Sarco had them for sale in the mid 80's, I had one, but it looked kinda strange to me so...I sold mine to Tom Heller....he has probable seen a few of them.... As for being shortened, I sure don't know why anyone would do such a thing?!! till...later...G.T. <img src="graemlins/jumper.gif" border="0" alt="[jumper]" />

08-04-2002, 01:44 PM	#5
Doubs User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Byron, Georgia Posts: 1,670 Thanks: 769 Thanked 1,611 Times in 525 Posts	I agree with Tom. IMO, shortening the barrel to 7 inches was a means of repairing or salvaging a barrel with a damaged muzzle.