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In my armorer course materials it says, "Free length of spring must not be less than 6 inches. A flat appearance on either end of the half coil is not required."

I don't know if it actually had a specified transit case or not, but I've always wondered about the picture on this website. UK Canadian

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The rampant colts weren't very deeply stamped and tended to disappear with refinishing. Might want to check for signs of arsenal refurbing.
I know of one from last year, arsenal refurbished, missing...