i am a pamperer, too. in fact, i try to "retro" pamper. i have an old martini single shot that i bought last year, and am trying to bring back to former glory. take it from me, it's much better to keep them in good nick than to try turn back the hands of time. that's why, if i borrow a mates rifle ( currently have a BLR .270 living with me), it get's the full treatment. all firearms deserve to be maintained - if only for safety.