Artillery Rear Sight

rwc · 01-13-2003, 08:54 AM

Hello: I am new to this forum and need some assistance. I am looking for an artillery rear sight for a 1918 Erfurt. Any help would be appreceiated. Thanks[LIST] <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" />

Navy · 01-13-2003, 11:22 AM

Check e-bay. Arty parts FS there.

Tom A.

John Sabato · 01-13-2003, 11:46 AM

Tom Heller (Lugerdoc) sometimes has reproduction rear artillery sights available for sale... just place a "wanted" post in the appropriate forum below and he should see it.

Unless you find some original parts on eBay as Tom A suggests, (or maybe Gunbroker.com or Auctionarms.com), I don't know anyone else who might be able to help you.

These sights are rare items. I do know that Sarco has reproduction 8" artillery barrels, but I don't think they have rear sights... check with them too. (Sarcoinc.com)

rwc · 01-13-2003, 01:25 PM

Thanks for the responses. A friend won one on ebay that was from Sarco, but it was very poor quality. I've seen Sarco's ads and their price is $175 each. Thanks again for the responses. Rich

rwc · 01-13-2003, 02:09 PM

I got a quote from a reputable dealer that has one. The price is $400 and it is an excellent repo. What do you guys think? Too much? I paid $600 for the gun with mis matched numbered parts, but the gun is really nice. Any input is appreciated. Thanks, Rich

John Sabato · 01-13-2003, 02:28 PM

Definitely check with Tom Heller before laying out that kind of cash for a rear sight. IMHO, I think that is way too much...

rwc · 01-13-2003, 05:10 PM

The Artillery Luger #'s are as follows:
Marked 1918
Frame 5403
Barrel 5403
Side Plate 93
Rear toggle link 85
Front toggle link 85
I found another rear sight through email and this one is priced at $350. I'm getting there, but not quite. I don't mind paying a fair price for something, but these seem a little high even if they are rare. rwc

rwc · 01-17-2003, 08:36 AM

Thanks to all who helped. Tom Heller contacted me and I'm buying one of his sights. Thanks again, Rich

01-13-2003, 08:54 AM	#1
rwc User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: IL Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Artillery Rear Sight Hello: I am new to this forum and need some assistance. I am looking for an artillery rear sight for a 1918 Erfurt. Any help would be appreceiated. Thanks[LIST] <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" />

01-13-2003, 11:46 AM	#3
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,154 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,306 Times in 1,097 Posts	Tom Heller (Lugerdoc) sometimes has reproduction rear artillery sights available for sale... just place a "wanted" post in the appropriate forum below and he should see it. Unless you find some original parts on eBay as Tom A suggests, (or maybe Gunbroker.com or Auctionarms.com), I don't know anyone else who might be able to help you. These sights are rare items. I do know that Sarco has reproduction 8" artillery barrels, but I don't think they have rear sights... check with them too. (Sarcoinc.com) __________________ 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..."*

01-13-2003, 02:28 PM	#6
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,154 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,306 Times in 1,097 Posts	Definitely check with Tom Heller before laying out that kind of cash for a rear sight. IMHO, I think that is way too much... __________________ 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..."*

01-13-2003, 11:22 AM	#2
Navy RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dc 'burbs in Virginia Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	Check e-bay. Arty parts FS there. Tom A.

01-13-2003, 01:25 PM	#4
rwc User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: IL Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Thanks for the responses. A friend won one on ebay that was from Sarco, but it was very poor quality. I've seen Sarco's ads and their price is $175 each. Thanks again for the responses. Rich

01-13-2003, 02:09 PM	#5
rwc User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: IL Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I got a quote from a reputable dealer that has one. The price is $400 and it is an excellent repo. What do you guys think? Too much? I paid $600 for the gun with mis matched numbered parts, but the gun is really nice. Any input is appreciated. Thanks, Rich

01-13-2003, 05:10 PM	#7
rwc User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: IL Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	The Artillery Luger #'s are as follows: Marked 1918 Frame 5403 Barrel 5403 Side Plate 93 Rear toggle link 85 Front toggle link 85 I found another rear sight through email and this one is priced at $350. I'm getting there, but not quite. I don't mind paying a fair price for something, but these seem a little high even if they are rare. rwc

01-17-2003, 08:36 AM	#8
rwc User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: IL Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Thanks to all who helped. Tom Heller contacted me and I'm buying one of his sights. Thanks again, Rich