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    Quote Originally Posted by Bindi2 View Post
    Proof fired before wrapping for storage. Broken wrap to check serial and apply import stamp.

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    Proofed fired before wrapping for storage. Wrap broken to check serial an d to apply import stamp


    Sorry I didn't make it clear enough, "civilian commercial" proof firing, it could not have been commercial proof fired as the bolt is wrapped in, and the original packaging and Fazakerly tags are intact.

    Quote Originally Posted by Peter Laidlericon View Post
    I have heard of a UKicon mummy wrapped rifle slit open JUST enough to lift and open the bolt and muzzle to be proof fired. Then sealed up again. Alas, not cleaned properly - or at all.. Several years later, new owner, opened wrapping with a badly corroded barrel. So make sure you clean it yourself and THEN re-wrap.
    The bolt is sealed by the original long term storage wrapping.
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