Thanks for info, the hard black is what I want.....as I think that was what they came with originally.
One question you said the nickel looked to be added later, another person mentioned they thought that in the colt forums, when I took it to local shop though they told me they thought nickel was original factory job.......how do I tell?
BTW, had friend on SWAT run serials, clean as a whistle.......I guess that doesn't prove wether or not it could have veer been used for a crime, but there is no record on it. He actually made an offer on it as it remineded him of his dads police positive, I might sell, but honestly I kinda want to get it cleaned, up and ship shape, springs checked etc, and shoot it some first.....I'd never forgive myself if I didn't.
Also want to say you guys have been great, your better then if I had my own Antiques road show moment.