Mauser sighting

Rod WMG · 04-21-2008, 09:03 PM

Okay, I have an Interarms Navy which I've shot a little. With the rear sight set for a 100 (meters?) the pistols shoots about a foot high at 40 yards with the ever popular Win. white box 115 gr..

Is this the usual thing? I haven't been able to shoot it at a hundred yards or more, but it would seem the bullet would still strike high.

John Sabato · 04-21-2008, 10:20 PM

Make sure you are shooting it stiff wristed, and try it at 100 meters and let us know how that works out...

Steinar · 04-22-2008, 03:59 AM

@40 yards with sights on 100m, you should be 4.7 inches too high with your ammunition. With sights on 200m, one foot high would be right

Ron Smith · 04-22-2008, 10:50 AM

Rod,

I think that sight regulation is a malady common to the Interarms Mauser Lugers. I've seen several used ones in gun shops over the years that have had the sights filed in various ways in an attempt to regulate them.

Ron

Steinar · 04-22-2008, 11:05 AM

Another alternative; http://www.egun.de/market/item.php?id=1760949
..however, your Luger is not WAY off. As John said, trying it at 100m could be a good idea

Rod WMG · 04-23-2008, 08:25 AM

Thanks, guys. The problem with shooting at a hundred at the range I belong to is that the areas to do that are designated for rifle only. Maybe someday I can catch the range officer and get special "dispensation." My personal informal range at my mountain place is limited to 25 yards.

Ron, tht's very interesting about the filed sights. I sure don't want to do that and Steinar's replacement front sights might be the way to go.

If the 200 yard setting is correspondingly off, which I assume it is, That could make hits at that range very problematic.

Steinar · 04-23-2008, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Rod WMG
.. Steinar's replacement front sights might be the way to go.

Just so that it's no misunderstanding .. I'm not the seller on these, just searched them up for you

Perhaps Lugerdoc here in the forum also have them available?

Rod WMG · 04-24-2008, 01:55 AM

Steinar, I actually knew that! I meant your suggestion of replacement front sights. Your help is appreciated!

Lugerdoc · 04-25-2008, 09:59 AM

Rod et al, I do have some of Steinar's NOS original Mauser front sight blades as well as other used ones, available here in the USA. I would have to know the height required in order to assist. If you can find the correct shoulder stock for your Navy, most ranges would WANT you to fire a stocked pistol on the rifle side. Lugerdoc

Rod WMG · 04-25-2008, 11:23 PM

Tom, I bought a supposed repro navy stock, but the iron doesn't fit the gun.

mauro · 04-26-2008, 03:00 AM

Rod,
I can suggest to you to use the stock made by Odin based on Mauser design. They fit quite well although the attaching stock part of the Mauser Parabellum is not completely equal to the Imperial model. Therefore you have to expect that the imperial stock or the reproduction do not fit properly without a little adjustment.
Cheers,
Mauro

Rod WMG · 04-27-2008, 11:49 PM

Thanks, Mauro. I keep thinking I'll modify it, but have too many projects and my health is hindering me.

Ron Wood · 04-28-2008, 01:44 AM

Rod,
I would be happy to take a look at it to see if it can be modified to fit, and do the fitting if you would like. Let me know.
Ron

Rod WMG · 04-28-2008, 05:46 AM

Hey, Ron, I'll probably take you up on that offer! Very generous of you.

It may be awhile before I'll be able to do this; however, as I need to go out of town for awhile to get a new prosthesis fitted.

I will be in touch when things settle down.

Lugerdoc · 04-28-2008, 10:29 AM

Mauro et al, I've forund that the Odin repro stock irons seem to fit best on a Mauser PO8, even thought they are only considered legal with the correct DWM Po4 or LPO8. So some fitting will be required for them. TH

04-21-2008, 09:03 PM	#1
Rod WMG User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: The Edge of Texas Posts: 514 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Mauser sighting Okay, I have an Interarms Navy which I've shot a little. With the rear sight set for a 100 (meters?) the pistols shoots about a foot high at 40 yards with the ever popular Win. white box 115 gr.. Is this the usual thing? I haven't been able to shoot it at a hundred yards or more, but it would seem the bullet would still strike high.

04-21-2008, 10:20 PM	#2
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	Make sure you are shooting it stiff wristed, and try it at 100 meters and let us know how that works out... __________________ 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..."*

04-22-2008, 03:59 AM	#3
Steinar User Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,538 Thanks: 18 Thanked 36 Times in 21 Posts	@40 yards with sights on 100m, you should be 4.7 inches too high with your ammunition. With sights on 200m, one foot high would be right __________________ Previously known as Morgan Kane

04-22-2008, 10:50 AM	#4
Ron Smith User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orygun Posts: 4,243 Thanks: 118 Thanked 245 Times in 150 Posts	Rod, I think that sight regulation is a malady common to the Interarms Mauser Lugers. I've seen several used ones in gun shops over the years that have had the sights filed in various ways in an attempt to regulate them. Ron __________________ I Still Need DWM side plate #49... if anyone runs across a nice one. What ~Rudyard Kipling~ said...

04-22-2008, 11:05 AM	#5
Steinar User Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,538 Thanks: 18 Thanked 36 Times in 21 Posts	Another alternative; http://www.egun.de/market/item.php?id=1760949 ..however, your Luger is not WAY off. As John said, trying it at 100m could be a good idea __________________ Previously known as Morgan Kane

04-23-2008, 08:25 AM	#6
Rod WMG User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: The Edge of Texas Posts: 514 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks, guys. The problem with shooting at a hundred at the range I belong to is that the areas to do that are designated for rifle only. Maybe someday I can catch the range officer and get special "dispensation." My personal informal range at my mountain place is limited to 25 yards. Ron, tht's very interesting about the filed sights. I sure don't want to do that and Steinar's replacement front sights might be the way to go. If the 200 yard setting is correspondingly off, which I assume it is, That could make hits at that range very problematic.

04-24-2008, 01:55 AM	#8
Rod WMG User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: The Edge of Texas Posts: 514 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Steinar, I actually knew that! I meant your suggestion of replacement front sights. Your help is appreciated!

04-25-2008, 09:59 AM	#9
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	Rod et al, I do have some of Steinar's NOS original Mauser front sight blades as well as other used ones, available here in the USA. I would have to know the height required in order to assist. If you can find the correct shoulder stock for your Navy, most ranges would WANT you to fire a stocked pistol on the rifle side. Lugerdoc __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 [email protected]

04-25-2008, 11:23 PM	#10
Rod WMG User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: The Edge of Texas Posts: 514 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Tom, I bought a supposed repro navy stock, but the iron doesn't fit the gun.

04-26-2008, 03:00 AM	#11
mauro FIREARM HISTORIAN AND AUT Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Belgium Posts: 1,535 Thanks: 106 Thanked 349 Times in 129 Posts	Rod, I can suggest to you to use the stock made by Odin based on Mauser design. They fit quite well although the attaching stock part of the Mauser Parabellum is not completely equal to the Imperial model. Therefore you have to expect that the imperial stock or the reproduction do not fit properly without a little adjustment. Cheers, Mauro __________________ Mauro Baudino - www.lugerlp08.com www.paul-mauser-archive.com Mauser Company and Firearm Historian - Mauser Parabellum Certification Service.

04-27-2008, 11:49 PM	#12
Rod WMG User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: The Edge of Texas Posts: 514 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks, Mauro. I keep thinking I'll modify it, but have too many projects and my health is hindering me.

04-28-2008, 01:44 AM	#13
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: 7,022 Thanks: 1,090 Thanked 5,178 Times in 1,703 Posts	Rod, I would be happy to take a look at it to see if it can be modified to fit, and do the fitting if you would like. Let me know. Ron __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

04-28-2008, 05:46 AM	#14
Rod WMG User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: The Edge of Texas Posts: 514 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hey, Ron, I'll probably take you up on that offer! Very generous of you. It may be awhile before I'll be able to do this; however, as I need to go out of town for awhile to get a new prosthesis fitted. I will be in touch when things settle down.

04-28-2008, 10:29 AM	#15
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	Mauro et al, I've forund that the Odin repro stock irons seem to fit best on a Mauser PO8, even thought they are only considered legal with the correct DWM Po4 or LPO8. So some fitting will be required for them. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 [email protected]