Joe-
I think you're on to something, especially with guns like Foxes, LC Smiths and Greeners.
I've been told that a lot of wear occurs when a gun is open, especially when people carry an opened gun.
That's why you shouldn't walk around with your gun open, barrels in your hand, and the action balanced on your shoulder.
If you do walk around with it open, try to minimize the movement between the bbls & action. Don't let things bounce around.
Even better, close the gun, put it in a slip case, and carry it around that way.
OWD
Last edited by obsessed-with-doubles; 02/27/15 11:28 AM.