1918 Luger - Collector Gun or Shooter?

Mullen Coins

I know little about the 1918 Lugers but here are pictures of what appears to me to be an original gun. All serial numbers match except magazine which I understand is rarely a match. Any thought on whether this is a shooter or collector gun is appreciated and any thoughts on value as well.

Hawk Carse

Reblued and the grips savagely attacked by Bubba.

Is the barrel numbered or marked at all?

nmyers

Shooter ---- if there is no corrosion on the breech block face & the bore.

Not only has it been reblued, it was poorly buffed over a pitted surface.

Neal

perry shooter

I dont believe BUBBA did the grips I think they are Swiss or aftermarket to look like swiss but for sure NOT a collector grade

p3skyking

Matching, it's a bit of both.
Shoot it, but don't abuse it. Find some good grips too.

Herschel

I can't see a serial number on the barrel. That plus the barrel shows no rust pits as does the rest of the metal on the gun makes me believe it is a replacement barrel.

It only a shooter for certain.

v35

Replacement grips, barrel and heavy handed buff & reblue
Shooter if bore is any good.