I never shoot collectible firearms. Period.
They can, and regularly do sustain damage. You'll find photos and tales of woe if you search around some.
I keep a Luger and a P.38 especially for shooting. They are such that they won't much lose value if broken.
Later Mauser made guns have the best metallurgy, and often do make good shooters.
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 Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum -
- Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.
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