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  • chsk9
    Senior Member
    • Dec 2006
    • 1356

    Colt Python repair

    Any suggestions on the best gunsmiths that are skilled working on Colt Python revolvers?

    thanks for any suggestions!
  • #2
    Litespeeds
    Veteran Member
    • Jul 2015
    • 3260

    Craig Maraviov in Woodland is a skilled gunsmith who customizes and can create a Smolt / Smython so I am sure he can repair any Python.

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    • #3
      OCEquestrian
      Calguns Addict
      • Jun 2017
      • 6899

      Originally posted by chsk9
      Any suggestions on the best gunsmiths that are skilled working on Colt Python revolvers?

      thanks for any suggestions!
      It's broken...and now forever flawed. I'll take it off your hands and dispose of it properly and with respect...
      "Extremism in defense of liberty is no vice. Moderation in pursuit of justice is no virtue." ----Sen. Barry Goldwater

      Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." ----Benjamin Franklin

      NRA life member
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      • #4
        dfletcher
        I need a LIFE!!
        • Dec 2006
        • 14794

        Originally posted by chsk9
        Any suggestions on the best gunsmiths that are skilled working on Colt Python revolvers?

        thanks for any suggestions!
        What's gone wrong with it? Depending on the problem, I would restrict to only gunsmiths that have done alot of work on the older Colts and preferably someone I could see face to face.
        GOA Member & SAF Life Member

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        • #5
          denpython
          Senior Member
          • Jan 2013
          • 1893

          Frank Glenn in Arizona is of utmost skill with Colts,Smiths, etc.
          Go to Colt forums.com and search his name for testimonials.
          He repaired one of my prewar Colt revolvers.
          NRA Life Member, GOA member

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          • #6
            rider209
            Junior Member
            • Sep 2013
            • 74

            Custom shop inc. Hamilton Montana.

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            • #7
              GM4spd
              Calguns Addict
              • May 2008
              • 5682

              What is the issue and where are you located?

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              • #8
                AdiosKali
                Senior Member
                • Feb 2009
                • 1235

                Originally posted by rider209
                Custom shop inc. Hamilton Montana.
                Do you speak from experience?

                I watched one and only one of that dude's shows and was left very unimpressed. He couldn't even properly mount a scope on his son's .22

                I go by his shop all the time. Never open, by appointment only. Probably a front for the TV show which is corny. NY guy moves to Montana like an episode of Real Housewives of ......
                Looking to acquire a Marlin 336 Texan. Hit me up if you are contemplating getting rid of one.

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                • #9
                  Handgunther
                  Member
                  • Jan 2018
                  • 189

                  Tried the Custom Shop once, wouldn't do that again...way too $$$.

                  Hugo at Duncan's Gunworks in San Marcos is someone I would recommend without hesitation. Duncan's is one of the true old-school gun shops in the area and they have become my go-to place for any gun repairs or skilled upgrades. Hugo did an excellent job fixing the timing on my Trooper Mk III, and I can depend on him to fix any gun I own.

                  For refinishing, I would only send my guns to Ford's Custom Refinishing. I can't say enough good things about them; and although they take a long time, their work is absolute perfection.

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                  • #10
                    jazman
                    Senior Member
                    • Apr 2008
                    • 2140

                    Since Grant Cunningham has retired Frank Glenn in Arizona is the best for Colt Python work.
                    Originally posted by Kestryll
                    You're boned.
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                    • #11
                      sfe187
                      Banned
                      • Sep 2016
                      • 1770

                      OP didn't disclosed what needs to be fix or having problem with. How can anyone help?? Is it mechanical? timing? end-shake? swapping barrels? finish? what's the problem?

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                      • #12
                        rice_man
                        Senior Member
                        • Dec 2012
                        • 1112

                        A friend of mine sent his Python back to Colt for repair in 2013. Other than the time it took to get back I understand he was happy with the process and the outcome.

                        Not sure if sending back to Colt is still an option though.
                        Stop calling them Lawmakers. It only encourages them.

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                        • #13
                          GM4spd
                          Calguns Addict
                          • May 2008
                          • 5682

                          Originally posted by rice_man

                          Not sure if sending back to Colt is still an option though.

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                          • #14
                            sfe187
                            Banned
                            • Sep 2016
                            • 1770

                            Colt officially stop servicing DA revolvers in fall of 2016.

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                            • #15
                              divingin
                              Veteran Member
                              • Jul 2015
                              • 2522

                              Originally posted by sgt1372
                              Too bad (if true and no reason to believe it not). Glad I sold off all of my revolvers in the 90's.
                              Really?

                              Revolvers generally don't need repair all that often. Seems a little extreme to condemn all revolvers because repairs can be a bit of a hassle.

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