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Originally Posted by opoefc
Interesting item. I note that is says the finish is "Black Magic" and only lists 4 inch barrels. We know the DSC also shipped two inch barrels to civilian users. The invoices for the DSC shipped guns, in both lengths, show various terminology for the finishes ....
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I think that comes back to the "today" I referenced above. This card is tied to a specific date at the start of the DSC's revolver program, pre-V-prefix, and if you look at the factory ad for the 2" model which Charles Pate shows on pg. 140, it seems clear that the 2" barrel didn't become available until later. And at least for that early time, the finish info confirms what we know from other sources.