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"I could probably be accused of over-cleaning, but I sometimes store my guns for 6 months or more. I'd go nuts worring about them if I didn't give them a good cleaning."
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My High Standard Derringer dates from the late 50's. Still like new. My Marlin 39 from 1971, still like new. My S&W M35 from 1972 (and they've gotten very expensive), still like new, and it gets used a lot. Even my S&W M60, which has gone on many a camping trip, stainless-steel or not, gets cleaned whenever I shoot it. Result? 28 years old and still like new.
My dad got me into the habit, and it's a good one. His 1948 Winchester 52B Sporter now belongs to my cousin, and my brother has his 1948 S&W K-22 Masterpiece, and you know what? All still like new. In reciprocation, my cousin gave me a mint Beretta 92F. Still like new.
There's no excuse for not cleaning a gun, AFAIC.
I've got a bunch more, all cleaned, and they're good to sit in the safe for a year or more at a time.
Take proper care of any of them, and they'll outlive you.
My $0.02.