One of the most rare accessories...

mauro · 06-25-2002, 03:14 AM

Dear friends,
I am very glad to show you one of the most rare accessories for LP08.

It is the nocturnal sight made by Sudicatis in the 1916-17 era. According to Gortz this item has to be considered such as prototype.

In fact only a few of these sights were made. Until now only 4 sights are presented in the literature. The Sudicatis nocturnal sight is composed by two equipments: the front and the rear sights.

The most important feature is the fact that both the front and rear sight have radium component, in this way it is possible to line up the sights during the night.

This item is very important not only in term of LP08 accessory but also in absolute, because, it is the first example of nocturnal sight. We are speaking about a 1916 technology.

The front sight is blocked to the barrel using a ring, fixed at the top w/ a screw. In some sights, it is also present a mechanism to fix it to the LP08 sight. Inside the ring is fixed a radium target visible in the night. The rear mechanism is blocked on the LP08 rear sight. There are present two little radium lines, well visible in the pictures, fixed w/ screw that help the visibility during the night. Note that the Sudicatis mounted on the LP08 in the picture is in the collection of Mr. Gminder.

Let me know your opinions.

Ciao

Johnny Peppers · 06-25-2002, 08:52 AM

Great post and appreciate the information, but is there any way to prevent the text from stringing out. The text was approximately three times the width of the viewing screen.

John Sabato · 06-25-2002, 11:45 AM

Mauro & Johnny,

I have asked John D. to look at this thread to determine why the text doesn't wrap like it is supposed to do...

I can't figure it out!

thanks.

Karl · 06-25-2002, 11:57 AM

The text wrapping is not the problem. The size of the window
is determined by the graphic, in this case the very wide graphic
caused a wide window. Perhaps when members post large graphics
they should establish a link to the graphic that would open in a different
window rather than including it in the message post. Anyway, the night
sight is definately cool. KFS

Johnny Peppers · 06-25-2002, 01:44 PM

Karl,
Your assessment of the problem is absolutely correct. This has happened before when the attached pictures are too large. Apparently the forum will accept any size attachment, and the text merely follows the size of the attachment.

John Sabato · 06-25-2002, 03:02 PM

thanks Karl for the explanation... I just didn't have time to investigate it...

I will have to say that I will put up with the inconvenience of non-wrapping text to see more fine larger than life photographs of lugers!

beaglerobert · 06-25-2002, 05:19 PM

The technoligy that was in Germany's hands during
those tims was staggering, It amazes me to think
just how close we all came to speaking German...
That sight is just incredible...

Edward Tinker · 06-25-2002, 06:29 PM

Very cool, thaks for showing us!

Is it yours or is it in a museum, book, etc?

mauro · 06-26-2002, 03:03 AM

Edward it is mine. I spent 3 years before find it.
Ciao

06-25-2002, 03:14 AM	#1
mauro FIREARM HISTORIAN AND AUT Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Belgium Posts: 1,535 Thanks: 106 Thanked 349 Times in 129 Posts	One of the most rare accessories... Dear friends, I am very glad to show you one of the most rare accessories for LP08. It is the nocturnal sight made by Sudicatis in the 1916-17 era. According to Gortz this item has to be considered such as prototype. In fact only a few of these sights were made. Until now only 4 sights are presented in the literature. The Sudicatis nocturnal sight is composed by two equipments: the front and the rear sights. The most important feature is the fact that both the front and rear sight have radium component, in this way it is possible to line up the sights during the night. This item is very important not only in term of LP08 accessory but also in absolute, because, it is the first example of nocturnal sight. We are speaking about a 1916 technology. The front sight is blocked to the barrel using a ring, fixed at the top w/ a screw. In some sights, it is also present a mechanism to fix it to the LP08 sight. Inside the ring is fixed a radium target visible in the night. The rear mechanism is blocked on the LP08 rear sight. There are present two little radium lines, well visible in the pictures, fixed w/ screw that help the visibility during the night. Note that the Sudicatis mounted on the LP08 in the picture is in the collection of Mr. Gminder. Let me know your opinions. Ciao __________________ Mauro Baudino - www.lugerlp08.com www.paul-mauser-archive.com Mauser Company and Firearm Historian - Mauser Parabellum Certification Service.

06-25-2002, 11:45 AM	#3
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,150 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	Mauro & Johnny, I have asked John D. to look at this thread to determine why the text doesn't wrap like it is supposed to do... I can't figure it out! thanks. __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

06-25-2002, 03:02 PM	#6
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,150 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	thanks Karl for the explanation... I just didn't have time to investigate it... I will have to say that I will put up with the inconvenience of non-wrapping text to see more fine larger than life photographs of lugers! __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

06-25-2002, 06:29 PM	#8
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,909 Thanks: 1,986 Thanked 4,500 Times in 2,076 Posts	Very cool, thaks for showing us! Is it yours or is it in a museum, book, etc? __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

06-26-2002, 03:03 AM	#9
mauro FIREARM HISTORIAN AND AUT Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Belgium Posts: 1,535 Thanks: 106 Thanked 349 Times in 129 Posts	Edward it is mine. I spent 3 years before find it. Ciao __________________ Mauro Baudino - www.lugerlp08.com www.paul-mauser-archive.com Mauser Company and Firearm Historian - Mauser Parabellum Certification Service.

06-25-2002, 08:52 AM	#2
Johnny Peppers User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Calion, Arkansas Posts: 1,042 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Great post and appreciate the information, but is there any way to prevent the text from stringing out. The text was approximately three times the width of the viewing screen.

06-25-2002, 11:57 AM	#4
Karl Lifer - Twice Over Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Savannah Posts: 514 Thanks: 0 Thanked 239 Times in 111 Posts	The text wrapping is not the problem. The size of the window is determined by the graphic, in this case the very wide graphic caused a wide window. Perhaps when members post large graphics they should establish a link to the graphic that would open in a different window rather than including it in the message post. Anyway, the night sight is definately cool. KFS

06-25-2002, 01:44 PM	#5
Johnny Peppers User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Calion, Arkansas Posts: 1,042 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Karl, Your assessment of the problem is absolutely correct. This has happened before when the attached pictures are too large. Apparently the forum will accept any size attachment, and the text merely follows the size of the attachment.

06-25-2002, 05:19 PM	#7
beaglerobert User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The technoligy that was in Germany's hands during those tims was staggering, It amazes me to think just how close we all came to speaking German... That sight is just incredible...