Hey Brett. Of the 4 I have owned, hunted with, and shot the heck out of; none have worn off the coloring at the hinge points or the receivers. They were 12,16,20, and 28 gauges. Some at hinge had very minor wear spots , but all are still intact along with the rest of the entire receiver. Amazingly durable to me. Most are 5 years or more in my possession.
My only Repro wore off most of it's colors in it's 4 year duration, including receiver underneath. But to answer your question, don't know for sure. Mattly
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