Ninepointer,
There are laquers that will give at least some protection to the CC. CSMC has one version. I've heard long term exposure to UV light will fade the colors, so store the gun in a dark place. Don't carry the gun one handed by the reciever as it will soon start to show wear. Wear gloves if you must carry the gun this way. Look at it this way, like anything else you use and enjoy the wear will take on a new meaning for you as the good times add up. I too have a customized version of the same gun. It was my first decent and good handling SxS, after 20 years it's getting shiny in places, all the right places!
Chief
