New and Overwhelmed

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Hi All
I just happened to come across this forum and am very excited to learn all I can about the German Luger. I have admired and wanted one for some time but am just know getting to where I am ready to do what is necessary to commit to this purchase.

I would like to purchase a WW2 era Mauser Rig. From the little bit of reading I have done, it sounds like I will be purchasing more than one. I enjoy spending time at the range with a couple of friends and my father, so I definitely would like my first one to be a shooter. I would like this gun to still be a nice looking firearm. I actually would not mind learning and getting into a restoration project as I like that clean look with the white markings, etc. I would like it to be all matching but am unsure if this is a waste being that it will be being fired on a fairly regular basis.

I know that there are quite a few things that make these fine pistols unique and I would like to gain the knowledge to make an educated purchase on my first and the subsequent collector grade purchases that I am hoping will follow.

Any help is greatly appreciated!

Paul