Any Info would be helpful

[Mountianmn41]

I have noticed a lot of posts for inherited Lugers. Well here is one more. I inherited a 1916 Luger artillery from my Uncle. This was purchesed by my grandfather (probably new, he would have been about 22). My question or questions are these. What is the rough value of this fine firearm? All the numbers match even the grips. I got it with a stock that has a small chip in the shoulder end. No numbers on the stock. I was told that it was probably purchased around the twenties for about $2.50 from Stoeger. The barrel of Luger looks new inside. I confess that I have cleaned the gun and have fired a couple of clips through it. The Luger worked perfectly and was extremely accurate. I was advised that the gun should not be shot. I understand it could devalue the weapon. I think this is a great gun but I keep wondering if it should not be in the hands of someone that could resist shooting this gun. I have heard that the artillery models were hard to come by.