@g. willikers: Thanks for looking at my Colt firearm collection. I have not shot any of them. I am afraid of damaging the antique 1851 Navy. However, I will shoot that Python and Officer. I have other firearms, but I have decided to focus on Colt pistols, and in particular, antique 1848 and 1849 Pocket revolvers.
@4V50 Gary: I have made mistakes with the care of my Baby Dragoon. This has devalued the revolver. I guess I am learning the hard way. Thoughtlessness on my part.
I find the pricing to be the most difficult part. I have looked at several hundred images of different Pocket revolvers and their associated price. I have studied them closely over and over again. I find the prices on the Internet, like GI, to be overpriced, sometimes very significantly overpriced.
I want to go to antique gun shows to become familiar with the hands on evaluation of antique Colt firearms and their pricing. In particular, I want to identify 100% authentic finish that I understand is unique to antique Colt firearms. Besides, attending a big gun show in another part of the country from where I live will be a nice little vacation for me.
Bob