I can understand both his position and frustration, but I think in this case he took offence when none was intended.
We have some members that absolutely demand that all unfired firearms must be taken out and fired, regardless of the owner's intentions.
To be blunt they can get very obnoxious about it, and don't hesitate in making insulting remarks.
I also own some pieces that are in the same condition as the one that is the subject of this thread, and it's unlikely for various reasons they'll be fired during my lifetime. Some are earlier 20th century classics, while others are pre 1898 antiques. All, given they're condition have a higher value as collectables then as shooters, and they'll stay that way so long as they are under my control.
But on this thread no one has so far taken a demanding stance on the point of shooting or not, and I would hope that the individual who started the thread would have noticed that.
On the other side of the coin, I have other guns, some of which are less-then-perfect collectables - that have been and continue to be fired. I am careful to insure that the ammunition is appropriate for the age and condition of the arm.
Hopefully all members will recognize and understand that telling someone else what they MUST do with their property is at the least bad manners, and again - that hasn't happened here.