Does The Position Of Erics' Navy Look Right

cirelaw · 12-03-2011, 03:33 PM

I bought this 1908 model Navy years ago and as its never been fired, I just noticed the extreme position offset an ask is my gun off in position to require such correction?

lugerholsterrepair · 12-03-2011, 04:00 PM

Eric, YUP! Tap it back with a wood or plastic hammer to center it up.

There are 2 lines on the right side..try to line them up as best you can

rhuff · 12-03-2011, 04:02 PM

That is nearly the position of the front sight of my 1921 Alphabet Luger. I had to move it to that position to get it to shoot to POA. You may not have shot that Luger, but I bet someone did, and adjusted the front sight accordingly.

I guess that it could also have gotten struck some time in the past, or it is loose in the dovetail, and moved when it was shot.

cirelaw · 12-03-2011, 04:20 PM

You make a valid point. Were they adjusted at the factory post production! I know some new guns are supplied with the test target to demonstate accuracy of that gun! Definitly done post sale or the owner might have had only one eye!!

Norme · 12-03-2011, 04:42 PM

Hi Eric, When your 1908 Navy left the factory the two register marks lined up, as in the photo. Someone must have dropped or knocked the gun. Regards, Norm

cirelaw · 12-03-2011, 05:05 PM

That makes the most sence. How would you correct it? I noticed they sell a devicet for it? I dont want to tap it. I know better! But I don't want to spend $280 for a one time use! Norme is there a chance that this position is correct for this gun. Thank Got for people like you Jerry, George and a few others or I would be in even more trouble!

Norme · 12-03-2011, 06:12 PM

If I were you Eric, I'd walk it into a gunsmith. You don't need a Luger specialist, it shouldn't take more than a minute or two, and cost more than a few bucks. Gunsmiths aren't attorney's! Don't delay, Navy sight blades are not the same as ordinary P08 blades and are almost impossible to replace, just ask George Fortier on this forum. Good luck, Norm

cirelaw · 12-03-2011, 06:24 PM

" A man must know his limitations" Norme I havent fired any of my guns. Nor then do I intend to in the immediate futture. I'm going to leave well enough alone! Thank You as always!

cirelaw · 12-03-2011, 07:14 PM

My friend at 'pre98' haS an swiss original for $750. My priorities are elsewhere!

cirelaw · 12-03-2011, 07:56 PM

Jerry is the winner. I pressed in back in with a piece of a wooden cloth pin! Snapped like it belonged ther of course Ill post the result in the moning, Question the sight snapped back perfectly not a slide over but and actual 3 positions!! No tiny adjustments!! Imagine that!

12-03-2011, 03:33 PM	#1
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	Does The Position Of Erics' Navy Look Right I bought this 1908 model Navy years ago and as its never been fired, I just noticed the extreme position offset an ask is my gun off in position to require such correction? Attached Thumbnails

12-03-2011, 04:00 PM	#2
lugerholsterrepair Moderator Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Arizona/Colorado Posts: 7,760 Thanks: 4,848 Thanked 3,099 Times in 1,426 Posts	Eric, YUP! Tap it back with a wood or plastic hammer to center it up. There are 2 lines on the right side..try to line them up as best you can __________________ Jerry Burney 11491 S. Guadalupe Drive Yuma AZ 85367-6182 lugerholsterrepair@earthlink.net 928 342-7583 (CO & AZ) Year Round 719 207-3331 (cell) "For those who Fight For It, Life has a flavor the protected will never know."

12-03-2011, 04:20 PM	#4
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	You make a valid point. Were they adjusted at the factory post production! I know some new guns are supplied with the test target to demonstate accuracy of that gun! Definitly done post sale or the owner might have had only one eye!! Attached Thumbnails

12-03-2011, 04:42 PM	#5
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,414 Thanks: 224 Thanked 2,591 Times in 930 Posts	Hi Eric, When your 1908 Navy left the factory the two register marks lined up, as in the photo. Someone must have dropped or knocked the gun. Regards, Norm Attached Thumbnails

12-03-2011, 05:05 PM	#6
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	That makes the most sence. How would you correct it? I noticed they sell a devicet for it? I dont want to tap it. I know better! But I don't want to spend $280 for a one time use! Norme is there a chance that this position is correct for this gun. Thank Got for people like you Jerry, George and a few others or I would be in even more trouble! Attached Images

12-03-2011, 04:02 PM	#3
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,270 Thanks: 2,686 Thanked 958 Times in 704 Posts	That is nearly the position of the front sight of my 1921 Alphabet Luger. I had to move it to that position to get it to shoot to POA. You may not have shot that Luger, but I bet someone did, and adjusted the front sight accordingly. I guess that it could also have gotten struck some time in the past, or it is loose in the dovetail, and moved when it was shot.

12-03-2011, 06:12 PM	#7
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,414 Thanks: 224 Thanked 2,591 Times in 930 Posts	If I were you Eric, I'd walk it into a gunsmith. You don't need a Luger specialist, it shouldn't take more than a minute or two, and cost more than a few bucks. Gunsmiths aren't attorney's! Don't delay, Navy sight blades are not the same as ordinary P08 blades and are almost impossible to replace, just ask George Fortier on this forum. Good luck, Norm

12-03-2011, 06:24 PM	#8
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	" A man must know his limitations" Norme I havent fired any of my guns. Nor then do I intend to in the immediate futture. I'm going to leave well enough alone! Thank You as always!

12-03-2011, 07:14 PM	#9
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	My friend at 'pre98' haS an swiss original for $750. My priorities are elsewhere!

12-03-2011, 07:56 PM	#10
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,133 Times in 2,173 Posts	Jerry is the winner. I pressed in back in with a piece of a wooden cloth pin! Snapped like it belonged ther of course Ill post the result in the moning, Question the sight snapped back perfectly not a slide over but and actual 3 positions!! No tiny adjustments!! Imagine that!