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The Rattler · September 12, 2013, 03:12 PM

I found a gunsmith in Greenville, Texas (about 65 miles from my home) who has traded and repaired Enfields for 45 years. He inspected the rifle, performed measurements, and shot it. He said he found no evidence that the rifle is unsafe to fire. In fact, he said that he would have no problem firing 1,000 rounds with it. Now, with my renewed interest in fire arms, I will have the use of a sentimental favorite from my childhood. After having the rifle condemned, that is a great outcome that I am most pleased with.

If anyone wants the contact information for this specialist, let me know and I will gladly provide it.

I greatly appreciate all of the responses made. They gave me hope that my rifle may not be unsafe as originally reported and helped give me the encouragement to find someone more qualified to make that judgment.

Thank you all very much.

September 12, 2013, 03:12 PM	#23
The Rattler Senior Member Join Date: August 14, 2013 Posts: 111	Outcome of the Enfield Headspace Issue I found a gunsmith in Greenville, Texas (about 65 miles from my home) who has traded and repaired Enfields for 45 years. He inspected the rifle, performed measurements, and shot it. He said he found no evidence that the rifle is unsafe to fire. In fact, he said that he would have no problem firing 1,000 rounds with it. Now, with my renewed interest in fire arms, I will have the use of a sentimental favorite from my childhood. After having the rifle condemned, that is a great outcome that I am most pleased with. If anyone wants the contact information for this specialist, let me know and I will gladly provide it. I greatly appreciate all of the responses made. They gave me hope that my rifle may not be unsafe as originally reported and helped give me the encouragement to find someone more qualified to make that judgment. Thank you all very much.