Crossed the Python off the list

[Chameleon Loco]

Finally added one to the collection serial number dates it to 1974 year of production. No box no papers but looks like it wasn't shot much. Satin Nickel Finish? Also came with the factory wood grips I'm excited for this one to come home in 10 days. Any more info would be much appreciated. 20180908_211928.jpg7730.jpg7729.jpg

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[ZombieLivesMatter]

Beautiful, congrats!

[SonofWWIIDI]

Nice. Can't wait to see the pics with the wood grips!

[BarrettM99]

Beautiful pistol. Hope she’s everything she looks like.

[sfe187]

Satin Nickel (Coltguard/E-Nickel) came out officially in 1982 (Custom orders early as 1979). Blued and Bright Nickel was only available for 1974.

If its satin looking, could be refinishing or the Nickel is very dull.

[shootsocal_dave]

I would zip the that hammer if you PPTed this at the big box shops.

[denpython]

Colt forum.com

[colossians323]

Awesome OP, I have (5) and can't really enjoy any of them, as they are collectors. I will probably end up selling them soon, most of them have doubled in value

[Chameleon Loco]

I would zip the that hammer if you PPTed this at the big box shops.

Local gun range that I am a member at, good guys they are solid. Looks like it's just nickel then, I got alot of reading to do in these 10 days.



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[phdo]

Congrats! I still need to scratch a Python off my list. I want a snub nose.

[JTROKS]

Congrats! Range report please.

If it’s nickel be careful with solvents containing ammonia.

[nickel plate]

I would research the authenticity of the green insert in the front sight.
Welcome to the Calguns Python club!

[GM4spd]

Satin Nickel (Coltguard/E-Nickel) came out officially in 1982 (Custom orders early as 1979). Blued and Bright Nickel was only available for 1974.

If its satin looking, could be refinishing or the Nickel is very dull.

This. If it’s a 1974 gun and it’s got that dull finish,it’s been refinished
for sure. Picture isn’t real clear,it may be bright nickel and doesn’t show
well in the pic. The front sight insert is not correct for 1974,either.

[Litespeeds]

Congrats. As other's have stated, there are a couple things that doesn't quite make it original. On the bright side, this could be a great shooter for you. Enjoy.

[Litespeeds]

Chameleon Loco,
Does your Python have a finish that looks like this one? Are your grips the exact same style? This picture was taken from the internet and is suppose to be a 1974 Python.