Quote Originally Posted by Born Again View Post
Sentimentality is wonderful, until you actually fire the old thing. Then you remember why the aftermarket tuning industry was born.

I love the looks of my old Airsporter S, but it shoots like a box of spanners compared to modern rifles.
A mild home fettle with some nice fitting guides and careful re-lube will transform the old girl's manners.. Many modern / new rifles will also benefit from the same.