[mrerick]

Welcome to the forum.

Luger collectors value pistols that are all matching and in high percentage original finish the most highly.

The difference between a collectible pistol and one called a "shooter" is probably 40% of the price. A $1600 collectible pistol would be worth $1100 if it was a shooter.

By breaking a numbered part, you can easily turn a collectible pistol into a shooter.

You have what appears to be a good example of a collectible pistol. When they have a proper matching magazine, add 30% to the value. Thus a $1600 luger without a matching magazine could be worth $2000 with a matching magazine.

The decision to shoot your Luger is, of course, yours.

Many of us buy a non-matching example, or a matching finish challenged example to use for shooting. That way, when something breaks, we don't also destroy the value of a matching gun. In fact, considering what you already have, it would be cheaper to buy the shooter to shoot than to experience a broken part on your Erfurt.

As to the markings, why not download a copy of our forum FAQ. just follow the link at the top of every forum page. It has excellent reference information and will help you with those acceptance and proof markings, including the "Crown/RC" Revisions Commission marking.