Definitely keep them in good condition. they will be worth something in 35 years or less. Collectors pay a premium price for gun boxes especially ones that are no longer made like my Winchester Model 70 Classic Super Grade III 300WSM box. I wrapped her and she will be taken care of for the future! I had an offer of $75.00 for my Winchester box since the New Haven ,Conn. plant stopped making the model 70. What a shame!