My cyclone. Its sat in a rather gorgeous bit of wood, blueing is tip top and works and puts lead in things which i point it at (occasionally not to user error!). Is it a cabinet queen. Nope. Its stock has dents and scratches, i rest it on anything, drag it through anything, use it in all weather, to me its a tool. Though it has zero rust as i clean it. Same as one of my shotguns which i use for everything, rain, snow mud or shit.
Would i do that with a £2000 gun, yes - if- i knew id keep it. If not id be careful about unzipping it out of a slip.
I remember when i bought the shotgun new, i got it home and instantly put a mark on the stock or barrel (i cant remember which) by accident. It was such a relief in a way, i knew id be keeping it, and didnt need to worry about that first ding anymore.
I have a few tidy rifles, but generally they dont come out hunting, almost they are an investment.
To me guns can look beautiful, but 95% of the time im looking to see how practical/useful it is.
Super soaker 3000 (water), nerf fang (foam), noisy cricket (energy), m41a pulse rifle (10x24), Gat gun (.177)