Regarding black finish on Vinci, I'm shocked (paying >$1,000 for a gun that immediately shows wear) at how much minor 'wear' shows. Just carrying the gun hunting (with sling) with metal rubbing on clothes, there are permanent (?) wear marks, grayish, like written on with a pencil. I've been using a black Winchester 1300 for 15 years--it looks fine--black.
I keep the gun well protected with synthetic oil, but any insight on maintenance issues is appreciated.