Colt PythonThis is a discussion on Colt Python within the Pistols & Revolvers forums, part of the Pistol & Revolver Forum category; Found this Python at the LGS, which is also my usual indoor shooting range. 4 inch stainless made in 1984. Very reasonable price nowadays. Swiss ...
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December 1st, 2019, 07:20 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: La Croix (Lutry)
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December 1st, 2019, 07:28 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Missouri
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Nice pick up............I'm a fan of anything Colt. I do have fondness for Gold Cups though.
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December 1st, 2019, 08:07 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Over by dere
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A friend of one of my brothers has a pristine Python with a 6 inch barrel. He's let me shoot it a few times and it is indeed a very fine revolver. Accurate and just a thing of beauty. Wish I had the dough to pick one up, but they're just too dang expensive for my budget.
Congrats on your find. It's a keeper for sure.
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December 1st, 2019, 08:10 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Dawsonville Georgia
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Congratulations on a great revolver! Beautiful, smooth, and accurate is a wonderful combination.
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December 1st, 2019, 08:21 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Peoples Republik of New Jersey
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Just a caution:
I bought a 6" Python about 10 yrs ago that I thought was stainless. I knew nothing about Colts at the time.
About 4 yrs later, I had to send it back to Colt for repair of the cylinder release.
When I got it back, the Colt paperwork indicated this was originally a blue finish gun. I called Colt thinking they had my gun mixed up with another customer's. That is when they told me mine was refinished in "hard chrome". They could not confirm if they did the work unless I paid for a factory letter. I didn't bother then.
It is a beautiful finish and had me fooled. It looks just like SS.
Can you be mad and happy at the same time? I felt cheated yet what I got was a very nice piece.
I don't think I'd have a problem getting back the $800. I paid for it.
Good luck with your new Python!
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December 1st, 2019, 08:51 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: La Croix (Lutry)
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Originally Posted by OneIsNone  Just a caution:
I bought a 6" Python about 10 yrs ago that I thought was stainless. I knew nothing about Colts at the time.
About 4 yrs later, I had to send it back to Colt for repair of the cylinder release.
When I got it back, the Colt paperwork indicated this was originally a blue finish gun. I called Colt thinking they had my gun mixed up with another customer's. That is when they told me mine was refinished in "hard chrome". They could not confirm if they did the work unless I paid for a factory letter. I didn't bother then.
It is a beautiful finish and had me fooled. It looks just like SS.
Can you be mad and happy at the same time? I felt cheated yet what I got was a very nice piece.
I don't think I'd have a problem getting back the $800. I paid for it.
Good luck with your new Python!
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Thanks, I believe the «*S*» denotes à Stainless revolver  | |
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December 1st, 2019, 09:51 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Westminster, California
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Congrats on a great find. I bought and sold my blued 4" python for $400 back in '79. Nowadays in California, they run north of $2,000 used.
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December 1st, 2019, 06:45 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Old Dominion
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Good deal on a fine gun. I shoot a friend’s 6” blued Python from time to time and it is the most accurate .357 DA I shoot.
He paid $2000 US Dollars for his and I thought that a steal...you got quite the bargain. Enjoy!
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December 1st, 2019, 09:10 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Peoples Republik of New Jersey
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Originally Posted by OLIMKI Thanks, I believe the «*S*» denotes à Stainless revolver | Unfortunately, my Python and all but a few I carry are in storage, 700 miles away. I will check when I go visit them.
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December 2nd, 2019, 03:32 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: La Croix (Lutry)
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I already have a blued one, bought new in 1996, so a stainless makes for a nice pair  | |
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December 2nd, 2019, 04:23 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Old Dominion
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Has anyone else ever done bluing that nice? What a stunning revolver!
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December 2nd, 2019, 06:16 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: La Croix (Lutry)
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Manurhin has, MR 73  | |
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December 2nd, 2019, 06:20 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Missouri
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Originally Posted by Old School Wheelgunner Has anyone else ever done bluing that nice? What a stunning revolver! | Old School, I can't remember the make or model, but I remember seeing the bluing on a revolver so rich and deep it looked wet. It was breath taking.
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December 2nd, 2019, 03:56 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Old Dominion
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Originally Posted by OLIMKI Manurhin has, MR 73 | Oh, that's one of the world's finest. But I checked prices....right up there with a Purdey & Sons long gun. Might as well dream while I'm at it. That level of bluing is simply amazing to behold.
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Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Eastern PA
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I bought my 6" Python new in 1975 for $250!!!! Those were the days...
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