Get in touch with your local SAR chapter. May be some info there. Also check out Rev War facebook pages. I don't know of any reenactor groups in the Panhandle. You may have to travel some distance. There are not as common as the Civil War groups.
GHD on the frame are the initials of the government's small arms inspector for Colt during the war, Guy H. Drewry. Makes this a Colt pistol with RR slide. FJA was the inspector for RR.
Midnight - I would like to purchase your Arisaka upon inspection. Consider it sold until then. I will bring cash for FTF. I'm in Pace. 850 261 8043 guntercaljudson@gmail.com
Look forward to coordinating and agreeable time and date - regards Carl
Gradually depleted my supply of cheap steel Brown Bear for the range. Couple of months ago was pleasantly surprised to find a large stock of Norma brass on the shelves at Academy.
Visited Saturday morning looking for an M5 bayonet and a 1911 Boyt holster. Found both at a good price. Enjoyed visiting with JJ and Nate. Amen to Nate's comment on a future swap meet. I attended both of the previous. Hopefully there will be strong forum support in the coming weeks planning...