I was going to suggest the same thing as gunsmith, but since you stated you won't part with it, then the only other thing I would suggest is to carefully clean and store it away. In the mean time, buy another, newer model with bull-barrel, and use that one while carefully maintaining the older, firs...

Great job and way to keep your wits about you in the heat of the moment! I got my first at age 10 but didn't get another one until I was almost 30! I hope it doesn't take you that long to score again!

A hearty "Here-Here!" to that, Paco! 45-70 is one of my favorite cartridges! Also, when are you going to do that article on the 30-30 IMP you spoke of many moons ago? I've acquired a suitable rifle for the project now, but was waiting until you did the article so I could read it and know w...

I have always used brake cleaner to clean my guns with when they are exceptionally dirty. Guess I'll start making sure they are COLD first from now on.