Thanks for the heads-up.  I found it interesting the paths the museum has checked down.  Census was a blind end.  Notary no go either.  And a hurry up and buy NOW without enough time to prove or disprove the gun’s fame.  If I were on the buyers’ end of this, I’d be a tad concerned.

I think a Colt that is in great condition and the only known one directly tied to The Little Big Horn battle sold last week–or it is coming up for sale at auction.  Pretty much the most coveted Colt Single Action Army in existence.  But, as with you, I don’t have to be concerned about the rarity of firearms; those that are of historical significance don’t fit my bank account.