I'm A Sinner! But Hot Damn Can Those Baby's Shoot!

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sobo4303

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Well folks, here's the skinny. I bought a #4 Mk1 (1943 BSA) from a fellow Nutter about a month ago. I sold it to my son. Then I was without again. I bought a wrapped 1955 (FAZ) #4 Mk2 about two weeks ago. Yes, I was tempted, but resisted.

Then I bought a #3 bolt head (for son's) and was tempted all over again. Nothing shot until this point.

Well...I gave in. :( I unwrapped my Mk2. What a thing of beauty. She's brand new, blond, all matching numbers and all cleaned and shiny!

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Well, now that I sinned, better to go all the way! Took them to the range. After sight in, she was shooting factory stuff (rem 180's) at 2" at 100 yards. Of course, open sights. Son's was doing the same. Helluva shooter those baby's are! I'm kinda sad that I lost a couple hundred in value, but AIN"T SHE SWEET!!! :D :dancingbanana:
 
Way to go... :D

You did the right thing.

After all these babies are meant to get some action.

Any new firearm, taken out of the box will loose value immediately.
However, it seems that Norinco firearms on the EE hold their value pretty well. Usually their value increases misteriously, therefore they are priced for more than brand new.

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I concur. A rifle of this sort wrapped away appeals only to some eccentric collector types.

The fact that it is being used in peaceful times by a respectfull owner means that it will stay basically in the same condition it is in now for decades to come. You're right to want to enjoy it and see it put through its paces. You'll arrive at the end of your time on this plane somewhat unfullfilled if you had not done this thing. Let the Lady Sing! ! ! !

She looks FANTASTIC in this shape. It's like a peek back into history.
 
The only reason to keep it wrapped is to wait for the value to go up and sell it. I would only buy one to shoot it, so I wouldn't pay the premium for a factory wrapped rifle, but it's your money and you should do as you please. (You have done something good for all the other collectors, increasing the value of their rifles but unwrapping and shooting yours.) But what's important is what you value in it and what you want it for. Enjoy.
 
keep a log book of every round you fire through it. Dates/loads/lots/brands/etc. Sell the log with the rifle if you ever decide to sell it.
 
They are meant to shoot.

There were men that died with those rifles in their hand so that you can enjoy the freedom of firing it in peace. Enjoy it! Fired or not, that is a great piece of history right there.
 
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