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It's not that the high priced heirloom wasn't used, it was worth fixing. Most people who bought high end guns kept them oiled and rust free. Were as the guy who bought a cheap rifle to keep in his tool box didn't bother fixing it when it broke. He made a lamp out of it or gave it to someone who had intentions of fixing it but ended up selling it for scrap or parts. How much could you justify on repairs when you could order the same gun from a mail order catalog for $7.