1917 Enfield maybe unfired

[SSE]

I have had this 1917 Eddystone for about 50 years in grease and Interarms box just sitting there. I decided that I might want to shoot it, as my 70+ eyes don't do well with irons anymore and it has a nice peep. So I clean it up and it is 8-18 built with an Eddy 7-18 barrel, arsenal rebuilt due to Winchester stock and park finish. Looks like new and unfired with perfect bore and bolt face. So, what do you guys think, shoot it , or just grab something else and keep it unfired ?

 

[edwea]

Shoot it! If for no other reason than to exercise the gaskets!

Pics? Sounds like a cool piece.

 

[sloughfoot]

Shoot it

 

[bstewrat3]

Shoot it. If you don't, someone else will down the road.

 

[MrSmitty]

Let me shoot it.......

 

[Creedmoor]

I have had this 1917 Eddystone for about 50 years in grease and Interarms box just sitting there. I decided that I might want to shoot it, as my 70+ eyes don't do well with irons anymore and it has a nice peep. So I clean it up and it is 8-18 built with an Eddy 7-18 barrel, arsenal rebuilt due to Winchester stock and park finish. Looks like new and unfired with perfect bore and bolt face. So, what do you guys think, shoot it , or just grab something else and keep it unfired ?

I think before you shoot it, you should sell it to my son, Thing 2.

 

[SSE]

Thanks guys for all the great responses. I think I am going to shoot it.

 

[Kalashalite]

Shooting it won't hurt it or the value. It's been rebuilt and most likely fired before. Enjoy it and know you are the envy of many a milsurp lover, for these are some of the finest rifles ever made for military service.

 

[Creedmoor]

Thanks guys for all the great responses. I think I am going to shoot it.

Can you hear my son weeping 7,200 miles away?

 

[Colt556]

I’d probably shoot it after having a gunsmith or other knowledgeable person giving it a good going over.