AtlLaw - congrats on geting your '61 Colt Navy! From your photos, it looks like a beauty and I know you'll love it! I only shoot .36 (at least for the present time). I have a '51 Navy, a "58 Remington Navy and a older Navy Arms brass framed, short round barreled .36 that resembles a Griswold & Gunnison. I am always drooling over the "finds" that some of the fellows run across but today, while at a local gun show, I found my "find". An older gentleman had a ASM - manufactured for CVA in 1988 - '61 Colt Navy in the original box - unfired and the cylinder had never been turned on it (according to him and it looks it). I couldn't believe my luck! This pistol is absolutely beautiful - perfect finish, perfect fitting, beautiful grips (that actually "fit" - not like some of those on the current Piettas). I would have to say that it would give the original Colt '61 Navies a run for their money in regards to quality! The balance of it is wonderful, action is crisp and clean and it just "melts into your hand". I've always wanted this model but never wanted to pay the price. I bought this one for $180.00 and am tickled pink. I was happy, the seller was happy . . so it worked out for both of us. I'm not familiar on how to post photos here or I would. I hope that you are as happy with your '61 Colt Navy as I am with the one I bought today. Best of luck with your new toy and happy shooting!