My new/old 1982 "K" series stainless Colt Python...

[45acpguy]

I've had a chance to clean her up a bit and take some nice pics to share with you guys...

[808@515]

Mighty purdy!

[Che762x39]

I've had a chance to clean her up a bit and take some nice pics to share with you guys...

Did you "jeweled" the hammer? I like the look. Very nice Python. Thank you for sharing.

[nickel plate]

I noticed on your previous posted photos that your Python has the double pinned front sight-pre dates mine and adds value to your Python. My KT0XXX has a later model single pinned front sight.
Also saw that your Python's hammer has undergone and I don't know what to call it other than a non-standard or maybe Colt custom shop swirl type of polishing.

[saki302]

A lot of people jewelled Python hammers and triggers back in the day to make them pretty.

Good news is, a good gunsmith can probably un-jewel it for you. The jewelling hurts value.

Years ago I had a blued gun with jeweled hammer and trigger- had to buy new ones to make it correct.

-Dave

[Che762x39]

Dave, the jewelled hammer and trigger also prevented rusting or that is what the old cop's tale was back in the day. I like the old school look

[saki302]

Haha, it may have removed existing rust, but it prevents nothing

That was really popular back in the day. I still like it on bolt action bolts.. sometimes

[Marquand]

I like the jeweling on the hammer and I'd keep her just the way she is. OP, congratulations on such a magnificent find! She's lovely.

[SonofWWIIDI]

Nice!