New pipe

I needed to get out of the house today. Family visiting and all for the holiday were driving me a bit crazy. So off to my local tobacconist all by myself! I picked up a new Butz Choquin Bulldog for $65. It has the # 1393 cocarde. I cant seem to find the exact pipe on line. Any ways I went to lunch and then to a park for a first bowl threw my new pipe. After the stem was oxidizing at an amazing rate. I came home and gave it the once over with a "Magic eraser" and applied some oil to the stem. It mostly took care of it but looks like the oxidation is returning in the thicker area that attaches to the shank.
Is this common for new pipes that may have been on display for a long time? I have not had this problem with my other pipes, well not as drastic oxidation rate. I'm a little bummed because this pipe is freaking awesome in every other aspect. Are other stem materials less prone to this problem?

That leads to the question, " Why the heck is Vulcanite used if it oxidizes?" I think in the future I will get a lucite stem made for this pipe. A nice color that will compliment the briar color. I'm getting all geeky over this new pipe. It is my first step up from basket pipes and my Grabow. Only one bowl smoked threw it and I can not believe how well it smoked in comparison to my others! I'll try and post a pic Monday after the Family takes off.

I know my local store caries the obsidian oil. I'll pick Some up Monday. I have seen oxidation before but this time it seemed to start as soon as I paid for it and walked out of the store. After I smoked a bowl it was ridiculous. After my once over the oxidation was still there. Once more it was looking pretty good. Will see how it holds up.

The new pipe

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I picked up a wind cap for it also.

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And a cool little pouch for it as well. Fits in my jacket pocket and holds every thing I need!

Holy smokes! Sorry the pics are so big I forgot to resize them.