Steve, if you do not do anything with the rifle, at least
oil the inside and outside of the barrel with a light gun
oil.
You do not want to have rust form on the metal, it will pit and ruin the firearm.
You may not use the rifle, but it possibly will be something you hand down to your son and in time, he will do the same.
Try to keep it in good shape.
Dang, if you were down the street I'd tell ya to bring it over and I'd take care of it.
