Thanks for your input. I'm sorry to be so late getting back but my monitor took a dive on me. Finally got one today.
You've convinced me to go for it, unless it has been under the porch for ten years or something. I have yet to see it, but I think he does take good care of his weapons. I'm the only man in town who doesn't cal him Grumpy to his face, so maybe being polite to your elders can be rewarding after all.
NattyB you must have known someone like him, he does call some mighty fine women ugly.
I'll report back when I get it, meanwhile I'll read and learn as much as I can from all you old hands. Rob