diff --git a/src/read.c b/src/read.c
index a588caa9c..64ac5b903 100644
--- a/src/read.c
+++ b/src/read.c
@@ -1282,7 +1282,7 @@ struct obj *sobj; /* scroll, or fake spellbook object for scroll-like spell */
 				hcolor(scursed ? NH_PURPLE : NH_GOLDEN),
 				scursed ? "glow" : "shield");
 			}
-			if (uwep->oerodeproof && (uwep->oeroded || uwep->oeroded2)) {
+			if (new_erodeproof && (uwep->oeroded || uwep->oeroded2)) {
 			    uwep->oeroded = uwep->oeroded2 = 0;
 			    pline("%s as good as new!",
 				  Yobjnam2(uwep, Blind ? "feel" : "look"));