Help with NIB Ruger 44. Carbine 25th Edition

[ResQ91]

Hello!
I was directed here by a gentleman who contacted me when asking for help over at another gun site (One of very few friendly people over there, also a member here)

My buddy talked me into considering a Ruger 44. Carbine to deer hunt in the brush. I have not had time to shoot when trying to find deer in scope view during drives........wanted a faster handling rifle for these times.
I went out looking for one and ended up buying a new 25th Anniversary model. I bought it in an auction and paid Ruger for it directly. It was shipped to a local FFL.

Problem is, when I took it to gun shop to get looked over and get a rear peep sight installed, the Gunsmith told me I was a fool to do this or shoot even one round through it. Said it should be kept as new and unfired.
It is brand new (Well, made in 1985 #103) from Ruger's factory collection and is still plastic wrapped in it's original box. Ruger even sent me a cool certificate showing history of this collection gun and the CEO (Fifer I believe was the name) even hand signed it!!

Now I am concerned I would be better off with a nice used one and let someone who collects these have it.
Also wondering if I decide to hang on to it and get another used one, how should I care for it? Leave in box? Oil?

Is this collectable?
Should I leave it as unfired or just be happy and enjoy it?
What does "Blank Box End" mean? (This was mentioned in letter from Mr. Fifer)

Thank you to anyone who can offer some help with this. I am a little disappointed with buying it as all I wanted was a nice gun to hunt with and not worry about destroying a collectable if it is one.

[flattop44]

Just a decision that you will have to make. You could certainly put it away and keep it as a collectible, they sure are not making them anymore. Then as you say, find a good shooter grade to hunt with. But if you are not inclined to be a collector and bought it to use for hunting I would say just shoot, hunt and enjoy it. Take care of it and it will still be a collectible gun to someone someday!

Just my opinion...FT44