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Thank you for your responses. Tysdad I will get pics for you (might take a bit as I haven't had great success with that in the past). I'll get this figured out somehow.
The gun enthusiasts would probably have loved to see the other weapon I found at my inlaws'. It was so friggin' cool I immediately had it appraised and then my sister-in-law convinced my wife she should have it...and currently its whereabouts are "unknown". I was beside myself and still am. She even asked me later if I was sure the gun had been turned over to her.
It was a Government Issue Colt, Model 1909, .45 Cal Revolver. The appraiser put the value at $2,500.00 and offered me $2,000.00 on the spot. I never had a chance to delve into its history. I did keep the box of ammo since it looked collectable. One cartridge is missing, but you can make out on the box "Revolver Ball Cartridges, Calibre .45, Franklin Arsenal, 1877". I cannot imagine the hole one of those could put in a person.
I won't ramble further. Thanks again.
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