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What were the typical 9mm loads back in 1918? I suspect todays 9mm ammo is more powerful with evolution of powder technology +p etc..., but I dont know.
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I would put a hard stop on any shooting the gun per what mrerick (Marc) until you get your full information.
A few posts down there is an Erfort that had the breach block fail.
I stumbled into a similar Luger recently thinking I had a modest investment and one I could shoot.
The members were kind enough (and care about preserving these historic guns) that they strongly urged me not to shoot it. I was smart enough to put shooting it on hold though I was still thinking about shooting it. I then processed what they were telling me.
If one of the numbered parts breaks (and they can per the Luger experts) then the guns value can drop from something ballpark of $2000-2500, to $700.
You simply cannot replace the numbered parts. They are all hand fitted and numbered and that is the collector value in the gun.
I did the right thing and did not shoot mine, did the value research and gave the groups recommendation its full measure of respect and consideration and decided mine will never be shot. Yes I am disappointed as I always wanted to shoot one, but mine like yours had a lot more value than I realized and it could be gone in a heartbeat. Also would be gone a true historic gun that has survived 100 years intact.
Yours is also very rare in that the left grip panel has not been taken off wrong and broken off the section under the safety. Be extremely careful if you remove it per the above. They can be repaired but far more better not to break it off.
Its a great looking gun.