For whatever my two cents is worth, if you have a gun that has been resting quietly in a gun safe for 25+ years, it probably needs a good check-up whether you shoot it or not; and regardless of grade. If it were mine, I'd send her to a pro (they'll actually use screw drivers that fit the slots so they are not marred); and I'd have her completely disassembled and checked. Things I would look for are dried oil/grease caking on small parts, hidden rust, stressed/fatigued parts and springs, and check for timing and function. I would also have inletted wood surfaces carefully inspected; as I have seen hair-line cracks caused solely by 80-100 years of wood shrinkage on guns having virtually no use. Have all small parts thoroughly cleaned and properly lubricated; and have inletted wood surfaces degreased. Additionally, one thing you should consider if you plan to regularly use this gun is reinforcing the stock head with glass bedding compound. Now, as to shooting your 5E, I owned a 1903 vintage 5E that I shot regularly for several years at clays and doves until my fickle heart found another "must have"; but I regret tradin' her off to this day, as some of my most memorable shots made in the north GA dove fields were scored with that gun. Before ever shooting this gun the first time, however; I sent her to Buck Hamlin and had him do exactly the work I described above that did include glassing the stock head, and I never experienced a single problem the entire time the gun was used. One tremendous aspect regarding 5E Smiths is that they are great ways to meet other shooters and make new friends, whether on the dove field or the clays range; they are just so handsome that guys can't resist asking admiring questions, thus opening the door for conversation and friendships. Finally, as to doctors thank God we have a few "doctors in the house"! And even more importantly, let's count our collective blessings for the time and contributions these doctor guys are so generously donating to this fine organization! And as to the fees that might be charged by a first class gunsmith, or doctor; everything is relative, so we generally get exactly what we pay for. Personally, if my wife or one of my sons has a serious health problem, say heart issues for example; then I'm going to do everything within my power to see that this person I love gets the absolute finest medical care offered! Likewise, if I have a fine vintage gun and I want to keep her in fine condition; then I use the same zealous zeal in selecting a qualified gunsmith and for the same reasons. Just my thoughts! Tom