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Educate me on Colt "Snake" Revolvers
Posted on 1/3/14 at 9:35 am
Posted on 1/3/14 at 9:35 am
I've decided this will be the next addition to my collection. I'm interested in the history and caliber details of the various models....
Ex - Anaconda was a later Colt offering, was only in .44 Mag, Cobra was the first Colt snake gun, etc.
As many books have been written on Colt's venerable history one would think that a volume would have been written on its revolvers, but I can't find anything on the topic.
Ex - Anaconda was a later Colt offering, was only in .44 Mag, Cobra was the first Colt snake gun, etc.
As many books have been written on Colt's venerable history one would think that a volume would have been written on its revolvers, but I can't find anything on the topic.
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Posted on 1/3/14 at 10:11 am to Judge Smails
Get ready to pay.
Posted on 1/3/14 at 10:12 am to ZacAttack
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Get ready to pay.
That part I know
Posted on 1/3/14 at 10:16 am to Judge Smails
I've always wanted a Python, supposed to be one of the finest production revolvers ever made.
Posted on 1/3/14 at 10:19 am to Judge Smails
Email sent
Posted on 1/3/14 at 10:20 am to Judge Smails
There's not as much out there as you'd think, considering the "wow" factor of those guns.
They have cult-like followings. Expect to pay a premium. Like a $1500-$2000 premium for a Python.
They have cult-like followings. Expect to pay a premium. Like a $1500-$2000 premium for a Python.
Posted on 1/3/14 at 10:25 am to KingRanch
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Email sent
About time fatty
Posted on 1/3/14 at 10:27 am to Tigah in the ATL
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Like a $1500-$2000 premium for a Python.
This is what my introductory research has shown. I'd like a shooter quality Python in nickel. It doesn't have to be collection grade, but something that a man wouldn't be ashamed of if the feller beside you at the range walked over.
Posted on 1/3/14 at 10:28 am to ZacAttack
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I've always wanted a Python
That's the model I'm after as well, but would be proud to own a Diamondback as well.
ETA - Looks like Diamondback is .38 & .22 only, so scratch that. I want a .357
This post was edited on 1/3/14 at 10:33 am
Posted on 1/3/14 at 11:02 am to Judge Smails
Visit this website for all the information you need:
coltfever.com
coltfever.com
Posted on 1/3/14 at 11:06 am to weagle99
These are the snake guns:
Python - .357, .38 only
Diamondback - .38, .22LR
Cobra - .38, .22LR, .32NP, .38NP
King Cobra - .357
Anaconda -.44Mag, .45 Colt
Boa - .357
Viper - .38
On my phone but will try to come back later with more thoughts.
Python - .357, .38 only
Diamondback - .38, .22LR
Cobra - .38, .22LR, .32NP, .38NP
King Cobra - .357
Anaconda -.44Mag, .45 Colt
Boa - .357
Viper - .38
On my phone but will try to come back later with more thoughts.
This post was edited on 1/3/14 at 11:11 am
Posted on 1/3/14 at 11:13 am to Judge Smails
The Python is widely considered the best double action revolver ever made. I don't have one but have shot a handful of them. They have an extremely smooth trigger pull.
I only know that they were produced from 1955 to 1999.
I personally want a Python in a 4 or 6inch barrel in stainless.
One of my closest friends had an Anaconda. That's another that I would love to own. It had a very short production run from 1990-1999.
Actually looks like Colt stopped making all revolvers in 1999 after financial troubles.
I only know that they were produced from 1955 to 1999.
I personally want a Python in a 4 or 6inch barrel in stainless.
One of my closest friends had an Anaconda. That's another that I would love to own. It had a very short production run from 1990-1999.
Actually looks like Colt stopped making all revolvers in 1999 after financial troubles.
Posted on 1/3/14 at 11:53 am to Judge Smails
Still have my first handgun, a Colt King Cobra. 
Posted on 1/3/14 at 12:10 pm to OldHickory
what was the original price on the Anacondas? I seem to recall contemplating buying one in the early 90's and the price being around $400?
Posted on 1/3/14 at 12:24 pm to weagle99
Gents I appreciate all of the information.
Posted on 1/3/14 at 12:25 pm to Judge Smails
Anaconda (.44),
Boa (Python barrel mated to a Trooper Mk V frame)
- Grizzly ( Python barrel mated to a Colt King Cobra frame) (.357),
Cobra (double action short barrel; .38 special, .32 Colt New Police, .22 LR
Diamondback (.22 LR, .22 WMR, .38 Special)
King Cobra (.357 medium frame),
Python (.357, large frame),
Viper (Cobra in .38 Special; dicontinued in '77, same year of introduction)
Boa (Python barrel mated to a Trooper Mk V frame)
- Grizzly ( Python barrel mated to a Colt King Cobra frame) (.357),
Cobra (double action short barrel; .38 special, .32 Colt New Police, .22 LR
Diamondback (.22 LR, .22 WMR, .38 Special)
King Cobra (.357 medium frame),
Python (.357, large frame),
Viper (Cobra in .38 Special; dicontinued in '77, same year of introduction)
Posted on 1/3/14 at 12:26 pm to MisterSenator
Anaconda was also offered in .45 Colt
Posted on 1/3/14 at 12:26 pm to weagle99
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These are the snake guns:
oops just saw this ha
Posted on 1/3/14 at 12:29 pm to MisterSenator
I see where the Boa and Grizzly models are incredibly collectable based on their low production numbers. I'd really like a Python but sounds like I will wind up with a King Cobra based on availability and pricing.
Posted on 1/3/14 at 12:46 pm to Judge Smails
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I see where the Boa and Grizzly models are incredibly collectable based on their low production numbers. I'd really like a Python but sounds like I will wind up with a King Cobra based on availability and pricing.
Just understand the action and fit / finish are very different for the Python and King Cobra. The KC is cheaper for a reason.
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