How safe is Milsurp?

[OGDRAGON55]

Just a question to anyone. When you buy a Milsurp, how do you know if it's safe to shoot?

I don't want the barrel exploding on me or something.

I have a 1944 Long Branch Lee No 4 Mk I that someone gave to me. I had to give it a good cleaning. The bore looks pretty good, but I'm no expert.

Also bought a Russian M44 Mosin Nagant recently that I want to try.

Please help with your thoughts on how to check that the firearm is safe to shoot.

Thanks in advance.

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[Claven2]

I've never worried about it, but if you are, the safest bet is have your local gunsmith check out the rifles for safety.

[OGDRAGON55]

Thanks for the advice.

[skeet1]

I was never to worried if the rifle had matching numbers on the bolt and the action, even if that had been renumbered by some arsenal. If I obtained a mismatched rifle I would be more careful and make sure the head space was good before firing. I know that this is not a guarantee but it helps my confidence in the rifle.

[BCLOGGER]

On Lee Enfield Rifles, one must ALWAYS check to be sure that both lugs are bearing evenly if the bolt is mis-matched. They almost never do on mis-matched rifles, even if the headspace is okay. The rear locking Lee action can be dangerous if only one lug is touching.