Colt python box help

[GM4spd]

If the revolver serial is a "V" and matches the 87301 on the box that
would be correct for a Python in 1980. The V on the box looks like a Y. The date code on the box is
also from 1980. Again does the Python frame serial match the box #?

[Sleeper]

FIRST YEAR PRODUCTION OF THE STAINLESS STEEL PYTHON 1982!

[drkphibr]

FIRST YEAR PRODUCTION OF THE STAINLESS STEEL PYTHON 1982!

Pic is small, but looks more like nickel to me.

[Sleeper]

Pic is small, but looks more like nickel to me.

[GM4spd]

Pic is small, but looks more like nickel to me.

Yes,it looks like nickel. The box is also showing N for nickel. Again if their
is a V for a serial prefix it would be 1980 which is too early for a stainless
Python.