IRecently Got My 1917 Artillery and How Do You Set The Range?

cirelaw · 11-17-2011, 07:15 PM

I own an '08' Navy and 1920 9mm Luger Carbine.I want to take my first shot with this way cool artillery, How do I use this range thing? What do the numbers mean?? Just delived is a dated ang Germany stamped duel leather mag pouch. Now between a snail drum and loader another $3-$5k This is becoming more than alimony!

Lewis Fifer · 11-18-2011, 08:54 AM

You apparently own a Navy and an adjustable artillary. The rear sight is set in 100 meter increments. raise the sight to adjust for the distance away and fire. If the sights seem off the little ball with two holes can be used to correct the sight. Old Blue

mrerick · 11-18-2011, 10:01 AM

Eric,

As Lewis posted, the sight is calibrated in 100 meter increments, allowing compensation for bullet drop.

I love the ambitious thought behind the 700 and 800 meter markings... Now if that westerly wind were not so pesky,..,

Marc

cirelaw · 11-18-2011, 11:41 AM

How accurate are they? They are so fine?

Ron Wood · 11-18-2011, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cirelaw

How accurate are they?

Accurate enough that you don't want to be standing in front of one at any range.

cirelaw · 11-18-2011, 01:23 PM

The way I shoot I'm sure, you are safe!

Edward Tinker · 11-18-2011, 04:55 PM

Eric, leave the sights alone and just shoot it (and not often)

cirelaw · 11-18-2011, 05:18 PM

Do you knw psychiatrist charge $500/hr for a lot less!

cirelaw · 11-19-2011, 06:05 PM

As long as I have my four favorites, I need no more.....NOT!!

Arizona Slim · 11-22-2011, 06:21 PM

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As long as I have my four favorites, I need no more.....NOT

Eric, any ONE of your "Four Favorites" would make the high point of any Luger collection but all four in one collection would be fantastic, congratulations.
Lon

cirelaw · 11-22-2011, 06:49 PM

And Thats The Beauty!!! Thank You! PS I've had three seperate wives. I am 5 lugers ahead! That how I guage personal success! At least with lugers there is always some one to take her off your hands~

Lugerdoc · 11-23-2011, 10:33 AM

Eric, As implied above, shooting an Artillery at 800 meters, even with a stock, is optimistic. Usually you will only be shooting with the rear sight elevator (sliding part with lock button) all the way to the rear. If your pattern is low, push the elevator up to the next notch forward, until on target. If you find that the elevator is moving on it's own, on recoil, you may need a new lock button, which I have in stock, or the notches in your numbered scale may be damaged. TH

cirelaw · 11-27-2011, 02:47 PM

Thank Tom Its like buying a queen a waredrobe. Right now i'm focusing on my artillery. I've never fired any of my 'Lugees" I physically couldt. I survided a stroke/coma in Costa ica since the 3 shoulder surgerie both ankle surgeries. I fel like Whilhelm Good Lugers are as demanding as pretty women. We spend thousands on aquiring preperation ammo. Reminds me of my second wife. Just when the Artillery is paid for, another $3-4k to even shoot it! Then you got to make sure who your buying it from. I was lucky, I finally found a 'GERMANY' and '1917; duel marked mag holder. My artillery luger is dated 1917 and both the gun are marked and dated 1917 and both gun and board are marked to the169th, I haveing so much fun researching my unit! 1 must admit this gun has brought me 2 new friendships. And a common bond with a German in 1917 was holding this luger to his dear life! In Lugers you sometimes buy more than a gun! The support has be Phenominal!!

cirelaw · 11-27-2011, 02:55 PM

Tom thanks for noticing. I'm trying first to bring together the last 2 pieces. The drum and loader each from my hero who sold me the gun and the other a new dear friend. Three years 3 surgeries and many months in hospital and painful rehab, God has bestoed 2 new friends and a beautiful real piece of History. All of which is truely awesome!

cirelaw · 11-27-2011, 03:12 PM

I found a whole new aspect of luger collecting!

Lugerdoc · 11-28-2011, 10:26 AM

Sounds like your in for a rear luger adventure. You may want to reinstall the grips on your 109th infantry regiment, 1st MG company luger, so that they fit flush with the front grip strap. TH

cirelaw · 11-28-2011, 10:36 AM

Hi This gun and stock both are from the 169th. Does this affect your opinion on the grips?

11-17-2011, 07:15 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	IRecently Got My 1917 Artillery and How Do You Set The Range? I own an '08' Navy and 1920 9mm Luger Carbine.I want to take my first shot with this way cool artillery, How do I use this range thing? What do the numbers mean?? Just delived is a dated ang Germany stamped duel leather mag pouch. Now between a snail drum and loader another $3-$5k This is becoming more than alimony! Attached Thumbnails

11-18-2011, 10:01 AM	#3
mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,909 Thanks: 1,374 Thanked 3,110 Times in 1,510 Posts	Eric, As Lewis posted, the sight is calibrated in 100 meter increments, allowing compensation for bullet drop. I love the ambitious thought behind the 700 and 800 meter markings... Now if that westerly wind were not so pesky,.., Marc __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

11-18-2011, 11:41 AM	#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	Different sights How accurate are they? They are so fine? Attached Thumbnails

11-18-2011, 04:55 PM	#7
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,935 Thanks: 2,033 Thanked 4,533 Times in 2,093 Posts	Eric, leave the sights alone and just shoot it (and not often) __________________ 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

11-19-2011, 06:05 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	As long as I have my four favorites, I need no more.....NOT!! Attached Thumbnails

11-18-2011, 08:54 AM	#2
Lewis Fifer User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NC Posts: 37 Thanks: 16 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	You apparently own a Navy and an adjustable artillary. The rear sight is set in 100 meter increments. raise the sight to adjust for the distance away and fire. If the sights seem off the little ball with two holes can be used to correct the sight. Old Blue

11-18-2011, 01:23 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	The way I shoot I'm sure, you are safe!

11-18-2011, 05:18 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	Do you knw psychiatrist charge $500/hr for a lot less!

11-22-2011, 06:21 PM	#10
Arizona Slim Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 706 Thanks: 1,026 Thanked 409 Times in 225 Posts	[] As long as I have my four favorites, I need no more.....NOT Eric, any ONE of your "Four Favorites" would make the high point of any Luger collection but all four in one collection would be fantastic, congratulations. Lon

11-22-2011, 06:49 PM	#11
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	And Thats The Beauty!!! Thank You! PS I've had three seperate wives. I am 5 lugers ahead! That how I guage personal success! At least with lugers there is always some one to take her off your hands~ Attached Images

11-23-2011, 10:33 AM	#12
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	Eric, As implied above, shooting an Artillery at 800 meters, even with a stock, is optimistic. Usually you will only be shooting with the rear sight elevator (sliding part with lock button) all the way to the rear. If your pattern is low, push the elevator up to the next notch forward, until on target. If you find that the elevator is moving on it's own, on recoil, you may need a new lock button, which I have in stock, or the notches in your numbered scale may be damaged. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 [email protected]

11-27-2011, 02:47 PM	#13
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	Thank Tom Its like buying a queen a waredrobe. Right now i'm focusing on my artillery. I've never fired any of my 'Lugees" I physically couldt. I survided a stroke/coma in Costa ica since the 3 shoulder surgerie both ankle surgeries. I fel like Whilhelm Good Lugers are as demanding as pretty women. We spend thousands on aquiring preperation ammo. Reminds me of my second wife. Just when the Artillery is paid for, another $3-4k to even shoot it! Then you got to make sure who your buying it from. I was lucky, I finally found a 'GERMANY' and '1917; duel marked mag holder. My artillery luger is dated 1917 and both the gun are marked and dated 1917 and both gun and board are marked to the169th, I haveing so much fun researching my unit! 1 must admit this gun has brought me 2 new friendships. And a common bond with a German in 1917 was holding this luger to his dear life! In Lugers you sometimes buy more than a gun! The support has be Phenominal!! Attached Thumbnails

11-27-2011, 02:55 PM	#14
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	Tom thanks for noticing. I'm trying first to bring together the last 2 pieces. The drum and loader each from my hero who sold me the gun and the other a new dear friend. Three years 3 surgeries and many months in hospital and painful rehab, God has bestoed 2 new friends and a beautiful real piece of History. All of which is truely awesome!

11-27-2011, 03:12 PM	#15
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	I found a whole new aspect of luger collecting! Attached Thumbnails

11-28-2011, 10:26 AM	#16
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	Sounds like your in for a rear luger adventure. You may want to reinstall the grips on your 109th infantry regiment, 1st MG company luger, so that they fit flush with the front grip strap. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 [email protected]

11-28-2011, 10:36 AM	#17
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	Hi This gun and stock both are from the 169th. Does this affect your opinion on the grips?