Mauser S/42 1938...please help!!!

[GarandGuy]

First off, I'm obviously new here and hope to be a long time member and I'm looking to purchase my first Luger of hopefully many.

So here's the deal...I've got access to pick up a S/42 1938 P-08 Luger. All major serial numbers are matching that I can tell, it's sporting the correct Mauser military proofs. It's showing honest wear, I'd say something like low to mid 70 percent, nice plum bluing in the places I think it should be. The grips are correct and matching, the magazine does not match. Only one grip screw is orginal, the other is a brass replacement.

I've always wanted a Luger, I can remember fondling one my buddies dad inherited and just looking at it for what seemed like hours. I've got the money but I don't know if the price is right to take the plunge. The price tag is $1200 which I really don't know if it's worth it? That's the dilemma....I'm not wanting a collector per say, I'm going to shoot the bugger! I've read that the S/42's are good shooters, I just don't know about the price? Needless to say.....HELP!!!???

Below are some of the pictures I currently have, I'm hoping to take some more tomorrow at work.