Thanks to all and especially, Ted, for your time in replying...
I have a chance to possibly get more info. about this "black" gun that was shown around at Reno from the previous (possible) owner. If this lead pans out, I will update more info. about this gun's finish, then...
The gun was an early 1900-1902 commercial piece with a # 2208x serial number...
Regards,
Pete... <img border="0" alt="[typing]" title="" src="graemlins/yltype.gif" />