Well, of course, you have made your decision, but don't say I didn't tell you about this website:
http://www.coltautos.com/
where you can find this entry:
Delta Elite - Caliber: 10mm, sn: DE35688, Price: 675.00, Comments: NIB,blued finish,colt manual,box,1 mag. Contact: Email: asuis@aol.com (1/1/99)
I am sure that your wife would understand.
Walt