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re: Anyone ever reblued or nickel plated your own firearm?
Posted on 1/14/19 at 8:07 pm to finchmeister08
Posted on 1/14/19 at 8:07 pm to finchmeister08
With a python, I’d absolutely contact Colt.
If Colt refinished the gun, it definitely would not negatively effect the value.
If Colt refinished the gun, it definitely would not negatively effect the value.
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Posted on 1/14/19 at 8:37 pm to NYCAuburn
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I'd send it to Colt custom shop if anything investment related
Colt is no longer working on Pythons.
Posted on 1/14/19 at 8:38 pm to finchmeister08
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reblued or nickel plated
Is not compatible with
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investment
Posted on 1/14/19 at 8:39 pm to bbvdd
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If Colt refinished the gun, it definitely would not negatively effect the value
Colt is no longer working on Pythons.
Posted on 1/14/19 at 8:41 pm to finchmeister08
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the guy says that the action is "fine" and the bore "looks great".
Save your money and buy a better example. That gun has entered ‘rough shooter’ / truck gun status and even with some type of refinish you will never recoup your cash outlay.
It also looks like someone modified or bent the hammer spur.
The stocks are cheap non-factory replacements.
Source: Years of being a Colt enthusiast with experience in the market.
This post was edited on 1/14/19 at 8:48 pm
Posted on 1/14/19 at 8:52 pm to finchmeister08
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I have a chance to get a Colt Python but it’s in serious need of a refinish. Anyone ever done this before?
What is the seller asking, or what is purchase price ?
That pistol is a shooter, no where near “collector” condition. If you end up buying that Colt, send it to a professional that refinishes firearms for a living. I had Metalloy Industries in Berryville, AR refinish a Colt 1911 Combat Commander and a Remington 40x action ... extremely pleased with their work.
Posted on 1/14/19 at 10:22 pm to Got Blaze
it's currently at $699. if i can get it blued for another $200ish and buy some original grips (or replicas), my dream of having a python will be complete. 
Posted on 1/15/19 at 2:07 pm to finchmeister08
i just wanted to add that i called the colt customer service to get a price for a refinish and they sent me here...
LINK /
it's not the official colt custom shop, but they're colt authorized.
eta: apparently, that place has their own show on the the outdoor channel. "the gunfather"
LINK /
it's not the official colt custom shop, but they're colt authorized.
eta: apparently, that place has their own show on the the outdoor channel. "the gunfather"
This post was edited on 1/15/19 at 2:18 pm
Posted on 1/15/19 at 2:35 pm to weagle99
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Colt is no longer working on Pythons.
bunch of assholes....
Why does this company have to suck so bad?
Posted on 1/15/19 at 4:51 pm to finchmeister08
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i just wanted to add that i called the colt customer service to get a price for a refinish and they sent me here...
was their quote $495 to refinish the pistol you intend to buy ?
if they can make the Python look like those "after" pictures for 5 bills, spend the money and do it right ! IMO, a $200 refinish job on the Python will look like a $99 Fact-O-Bake paint job on a 1963 Corvette Coupe
Posted on 1/15/19 at 5:03 pm to finchmeister08
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it's not the official colt custom shop, but they're colt authorized.
looks like they do good work.
you've found your answer.
Posted on 1/15/19 at 5:09 pm to finchmeister08
Just go into it with your eyes open. You will have spent $1200+ on a gun that will still be worth around $699 when you are done. And don’t forget the hammer has been modified on that one.
Factory Type 2 target stocks for that era Python run around $250 for a nice set on ebay.
Lots of good shooter Pythons available for around $1500+ for less hassle.
But if this is the gun for you and you want to bring it back to life and don’t mind spending money, go for it!
Factory Type 2 target stocks for that era Python run around $250 for a nice set on ebay.
Lots of good shooter Pythons available for around $1500+ for less hassle.
But if this is the gun for you and you want to bring it back to life and don’t mind spending money, go for it!
This post was edited on 1/15/19 at 5:11 pm
Posted on 1/15/19 at 8:07 pm to weagle99
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Lots of good shooter Pythons available for around $1500+ for less hassle.
Please point me in that direction.
Posted on 1/15/19 at 8:12 pm to Got Blaze
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was their quote $495 to refinish the pistol you intend to buy ?
The guys words were
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Without seeing it, it would be $475. I have some that don’t require prep time and some that do. I have a Katrina Python that’s got 36 hours of prep time. So it just depends.
I wouldn’t say the one I’m interested in is “Katrina bad” but it’d be close. It is located in Gulfport. He also mentioned that along with the refinishing, they check the action and timing to ensure it’s in all working order.
Posted on 1/16/19 at 9:00 am to finchmeister08
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