Luger not shot in 25 years...is it safe?

[sheepherder]

Originally Posted by Edward Tinker

is it s collectable piece that you will regret shooting and when you crack the grips you'll say, there goes $200

Post pics of all the markings, plus any scratches, gouges, worn finish spots, full R&L views, anything else you see that looks old...the experts here [like Ed] can give you an idea how much $$$ you'll lose when a piece breaks (even if you replace it).

history of it?

if its a so-so piece and you want to shoot some rounds - NO +P

Ed is spot-on with the ammunition recommendation. No Police rounds, no NATO surplus rounds, no any-nation surplus, no Tula or Wolf. Wal-Mart Winchester white box 115gr FMJ Target ammunition is the best recommendation for an old Luger.

I happen to have a pic here of a Luger firing +P ammunition...As you can see, the recoil lifted the gun up quite a bit...Lots of unburned powder spilling out the barrel...It definitely puts a lot of undue strain on the mechanical parts...