I recently picked up a 7-1/2" OM .44 Blackhawk flattop with the box in what I consider exceptional shape. I'm really a shooter and prefer collecting custom Rugers more than original Rugers. This one is way too nice to cut up or shoot, so I'd like some suggestions on how some of you more experienced collectors keep the boxes from further wear and tear. I'll oil up the gun, wipe it down, put it in a rust-preventative gun sock and then into the dessicant equipped safe to preserve it. Any thoughts on keeping the box from harm - zip lock bags, acid free tissue or just set it up out of the way? Someday I'll find another custom I want and this one will get moved along to a more appreciative collector so I'd like to do no harm while I'm the caretaker.
Thanks for any thoughts,
Tim
Thanks for any thoughts,
Tim