I was present when the Johnson story was unfolding and i heard about it frequently, about there were those who tried to get Elsa to give them the materials for free. I also know the collector who paid what Elsa asked and didn't poormouth. The payment should be viewed as substantially a gift to a widow.
I've seen the materials, they are scribbled notes in the private collection. They are not much. He bought them when nobody else stepped up. Why should he make them public when others hemmed and hawed and sat on their wallets? Others were trying to take the stuff off the widow's hands without giving her anything.
As I said , the Colt is the only item of intrinsic value. I doubt that the Johnson inscription adds any value. in fact it may detract from value. Look for yourself, I posted photos.
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