inherited luger (information needed)
 

new more information on my new luger and what ammo would be best to buy for just target shooting. also it is a dwm luger 1915 with marking and matching numbers

As a "Luger fanatic" it's a crime to use a nice DWM Luger 1915 with marking and matching numbers only for target shooting.
I'm a collector, but at least once a week I go to the range.
Would be interesting to see more photos of your new gun, especially without that lock.
Do you reload?

Hi Derek and welcome to the forum.

You have what looks to be a nice DWM Luger in original finish with a WW-II era FXO (Haenel Schmeisser) magazine.

If you handgun is all matching, and in original finish it is considered collectable - especially if it's in a high condition of finish coverage without damage or pitting.

These pistols are almost 100 years old, and made at a time when metallurgy wasn't as advanced as it is today. For that reason, these often break when you shoot them.

If a collectable Luger with matching parts breaks a part, the value will drop 40 percent. Many of us choose not to shoot collectable Lugers, and get one that is already mismatched or with a poor finish for that purpose.

The trigger lock unfortunately can't protect you from firing a Luger due to the design which exposes the sear on the left side of the receiver. Even with the lock in place, you can potentially fire a Luger by lifting or jarring the sear. Don't store it in a loaded condition. If you want to keep it in a locked condition without using a case, use one of the cable locks through it.

Marc