There are many many rifles shown off online in various places including here that dont ever get to see the nitty gritty side of what they were made for.

A bit like buying a classic car and reserving it for the garage and used a couple of times a year.

The rifle in this thread is a great thing of beauty and workmanship,if the owner wants it barked up or kept pristine thats for him to decide.

I think most of us (most, not all) are a tad green with envy!

Now if I had the dosh I would have it in the bush in a flash lol!