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Got a Colt Python today
Posted on 8/23/15 at 8:48 pm
Posted on 8/23/15 at 8:48 pm
Hello Gentleman,
Today I ran into a Colt Python I couldn't pass up. It was made in '81, has an 8" barrel and is MINT! Never been shot. There isn't a single scuff, mark, or bluing loss anywhere. I just came here to show off.
Today I ran into a Colt Python I couldn't pass up. It was made in '81, has an 8" barrel and is MINT! Never been shot. There isn't a single scuff, mark, or bluing loss anywhere. I just came here to show off.
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Posted on 8/23/15 at 8:49 pm to PolyPusher86
Dirty Harry. Nice piece. 
Nice piece. Posted on 8/23/15 at 8:50 pm to PolyPusher86
Posted on 8/23/15 at 8:50 pm to PolyPusher86
Dats cool.
Posted on 8/23/15 at 8:51 pm to PolyPusher86
Nice piece! Where did you find it at?
Posted on 8/23/15 at 8:59 pm to PolyPusher86
Very fine piece of iron there.
Colt's bluing on those guns is amazing. That's the Rolex of all revolvers. Definitely a fine piece of American craftsmanship.
Colt's bluing on those guns is amazing. That's the Rolex of all revolvers. Definitely a fine piece of American craftsmanship.
Posted on 8/23/15 at 9:07 pm to PolyPusher86
Dat hammer
Posted on 8/23/15 at 9:23 pm to PolyPusher86
If this is your first Colt V-spring revolver, let me share with you a way to use your gun and not create a cylinder turn ring.
First, understand that a properly timed Colt V-spring revolver will NOT create a turn ring on the cylinder by just cycling the action. The Colt is more precise than other double actions: The bolt only rises in the cylinder notch leads and never touches the cylinder between the notches. A cylinder ring on a properly timed gun means someone was sloppy with closing the cylinder.
A Colt cylinder also rotates clockwise, unlike a Smith which goes CCW.
When closing the cylinder of your gun, the following method should be used to avoid a cylinder ring:
-Hold the gun in your right hand, and use your thumb to hold the cylinder release back (like you would if you were opening the cylinder)
- Using your left hand, rotate the cylinder while closing so that the cylinder notch lead is directly above the bolt. Rotate the cylinder clockwise after it is in the frame to lock the bolt into the notch. I normally look into the left side of the frame window while doing this.
- Release the cylinder release forward.
The above method avoids a cylinder ring AND marks on the cylinder release. It sounds harder than it is and once you get the hang of it it becomes second nature. I only close Colts this way.
If you have an questions about your Python (history, features, manufacturing, etc) just let me know.
Enjoy in good health.
First, understand that a properly timed Colt V-spring revolver will NOT create a turn ring on the cylinder by just cycling the action. The Colt is more precise than other double actions: The bolt only rises in the cylinder notch leads and never touches the cylinder between the notches. A cylinder ring on a properly timed gun means someone was sloppy with closing the cylinder.
A Colt cylinder also rotates clockwise, unlike a Smith which goes CCW.
When closing the cylinder of your gun, the following method should be used to avoid a cylinder ring:
-Hold the gun in your right hand, and use your thumb to hold the cylinder release back (like you would if you were opening the cylinder)
- Using your left hand, rotate the cylinder while closing so that the cylinder notch lead is directly above the bolt. Rotate the cylinder clockwise after it is in the frame to lock the bolt into the notch. I normally look into the left side of the frame window while doing this.
- Release the cylinder release forward.
The above method avoids a cylinder ring AND marks on the cylinder release. It sounds harder than it is and once you get the hang of it it becomes second nature. I only close Colts this way.
If you have an questions about your Python (history, features, manufacturing, etc) just let me know.
Enjoy in good health.
This post was edited on 8/23/15 at 9:28 pm
Posted on 8/23/15 at 9:24 pm to PolyPusher86
Makes me sick to think my wife's parents had me sell a python for them. Like 5 years ago, got $1200 I think. They needed the money and I didn't have the cash for them. Easy $2k gun today. Kick myself almost everyday.
ETA: contacted the buyer a year ago and he had already sold it to someone else. Still mad.
ETA: contacted the buyer a year ago and he had already sold it to someone else. Still mad.
This post was edited on 8/23/15 at 9:26 pm
Posted on 8/23/15 at 9:46 pm to PolyPusher86
quote:You about to change that?
Never been shot.
Posted on 8/23/15 at 9:53 pm to PolyPusher86
Nice.
Posted on 8/23/15 at 10:07 pm to PolyPusher86
Beautiful firearm. Always wanted one.
Posted on 8/24/15 at 9:41 am to PolyPusher86
My Dad has a nickel Python with a 4" barrel. Super sweet shooting pistol. Very accurate.
Congrats on the purchase, and enjoy!
Congrats on the purchase, and enjoy!
Posted on 8/24/15 at 2:31 pm to PolyPusher86
First, I'd be happy as could be if one in very good shape was worth 10K$.
Secondly I'm headed to check the safe.
Secondly I'm headed to check the safe.
Posted on 8/25/15 at 9:03 am to PolyPusher86
Beautiful piece
Posted on 8/25/15 at 10:34 am to PolyPusher86
Taurus is coming out with a knock-off of the Python, but I'd rather have the real deal. My BiL has a CP and I love shooting that pistol.
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