TL;DR Always check your guns kids!

I dont know the exact model and everything but this is a British .303 that I have had for atleast 10 years. The way that I came across this beauty was a friend's mom just wanted to get rid of it and, knowing I liked guns, asked if I wanted it so, of course, I said yes.

As I said I have had this thing for 10 years. I've never once shot it but can remember countless times I've wanted to and even searches for the ammunition for it. (hard to find where I'm from)

So I decided yesterday that I could use some extra cash and went to sell this gun. The guy at the gun shop inspected it and told me a few things about it I didn't know. Some small things like when it was made and the fact that it has a slightly broken front sight. There was one major thing he told me about though. The action had a head space defect. That basically means that the action almost, but not quite, reached as far as it was supposed. It had a little play in the action and I knew that but never thought much of it. He wanted to know if I ever shot it and I told him no to which his response was "dont!". Over the course of 10 years I have had this gun and had i shot it at any point it would have likley blown up right in my face. I never knew that until today and it just gave me a rejuvenated feeling of the respect you have to have for guns. So when you buy a gun wether it's new or old just do me a favor and inspect it to the best of your knowledge. If anything seems even a little odd have a pro check it out.

Spread the word and stay safe my imgurian/gun nuts!!

TL;DR- Always check your guns kids.

FP Edit- Thanks everyone! this is my first time getting to the front page so again thanks! Its nice to see that imgurians care about general safety. Send pictures of your guns, superhero stuff and/or boobs.