Hey all,
Colt is set to announce the return of the Python on Jan 2nd.
Python, more than just a rumor.
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First introduced in 1955– and to this day one of the few hand-fitted modern revolvers to be factory produced for the commercial market– the beefy .357 Magnum-caliber six-shooter was described by Colt as, “A finer gun than you actually need,” and its list of standard features set it apart from many of its pencil-barrel contemporaries.
The first catalog price on the revolver was $125 — about three weeks pay at a time when the price of a gallon of gasoline was 23 cents.
https://www.guns.com/news/2019/11/25/th ... -revolversOver its 50-year run, the “I-frame” Python saw several variants with 2.5-, 3-, 4-, 6- and 8-inch barrel lengths, a few caliber experiments, and some specialty guns. The revolvers were produced in a range of finishes including an electroless nickel– referred to as “ColtGuard” by the company– stainless, polished nickel, Royal ColtGuard, an “Ultimate Bright” stainless, blued, and Colt Royal Blue, among others.
I agree. The new 1903 Pocket Hammerless are just OK...not near as nice as 100 year old examples I have. For the money one would be better served to find an "original" and have it slicked/rebuilt by a really good gunsmith.
The 1903's are not actually manufactured by Colt, they are made by US Armament and licensed by Colt.VodoundaVinci wrote: Tue Dec 24, 2019 6:48 amI agree. The new 1903 Pocket Hammerless are just OK...not near as nice as 100 year old examples I have. For the money one would be better served to find an "original" and have it slicked/rebuilt by a really good gunsmith.
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I thought the same for the longest time. But modern manufacturing can produce a Python cheaper than ever before, and do so without compromising the revolver. It remains to be seen whether Colt will really pull this off. But from a technical standpoint, it's a very doable project if they actually want to do it.VodoundaVinci wrote: Tue Dec 24, 2019 7:14 am I was informed by a noted gun writer (on another forum some time ago) that Colt will *never* make Pythons again as it "can't be done" period - end of story.
Never say never...it never happens.
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Good video as usual from Hickok45. At $1500. it should be flawless. Does Colt make it or was it contracted out?tonguengroover wrote: Thu Jan 16, 2020 4:20 pm Well hold off on that order. Couple people have had the same issue of the cylinder not spinning. Both happened in an online video review. Here at the end of Hickok45
https://youtu.be/7dO-lQEX49U
Good question highdeserthighdesert wrote: Fri Jan 17, 2020 11:17 amGood video as usual from Hickok45. At $1500. it should be flawless. Does Colt make it or was it contracted out?tonguengroover wrote: Thu Jan 16, 2020 4:20 pm Well hold off on that order. Couple people have had the same issue of the cylinder not spinning. Both happened in an online video review. Here at the end of Hickok45
https://youtu.be/7dO-lQEX49U
This gun shop in VA has it for $1499. the prices on Gun Broker are high.senorgrand wrote: Fri Jan 17, 2020 1:12 pm If I could get a Python in mint condition for $1500, that sounds like a pretty sweet deal.
You mean old model Python. I've been on a hunt for the perfect DA wheel gun for some time and I love the way Pythons look. But I ain't shelling out that amount of cash for a defect.senorgrand wrote: Fri Jan 17, 2020 1:12 pm If I could get a Python in mint condition for $1500, that sounds like a pretty sweet deal.
It is gorgeous. I would sleep with it every night.
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