Holy Grail Python acquisition . . . Updated

[fennecfrank]

thanks Dan for clearing that up!

to sum it up (photos found on the internet)

Made by Colt: Combat Python


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Not made by Colt: California Combat Python

[beetle]

^^^ interesting. thanks for posting those pics Frank. notice that on the Combat by Colt the vent is centered on the barrel while on the California Combat it is not. I wonder if this is because Pacific International had the longer barrels cut, which is why the vent doesn't center?

In any event California Combat or Colt Combat, both are very rare indeed and something I wish I had in my collection! congratulations

[Uglyd]

Another way to tell between the two is that the California has no front sight posts. The front sights were set to a groove rather that affixed by the traditional posts used on other colts. The CA Combats are nothing to turn your nose up to. They call huge $$$'s too.

[LoadedM333]

Sweet Snake!

[penguinofsleep]

Here is my revolver collection:

Colt Python (2.5-in), Korth Combat (3-in), and Manurhin MR 73 (4-in)

Whoaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa................ ...........

I myself would like 1 in 4 or 6 inches once funds permit. Any finish, original colt wood grips. Passed on a manurhin myself and ended up with a dw, but in retrospect I kind of wish I had gotten them manurhin.

Won't even try to get a korth... I think I'd have better chances elsewhere with something else. Not to mention the cost of that alone could complete half or 2/3 of my revolver wish list... But yeah, mostly bc hard to get.

[JTecalo]

about $10K hahahaha
the combats were a limited run for Lew Horton Dist. and were made with a 3" barrel as opposed to 2.5". they made somewhere just over 300 of them. The nickel and stainless are even more rare and demand more cashola. if you ever see a 3" python with "combat python" on the barrel, step back, move slowly away and call me with the price immediately

I see, just your everyday, run of the mill Colt.

Only 300, no wonder they're priced in the stratosphere.

Thanks for the info

[igeorge]

Here is my latest acquisition, this hobby is getting less affordable. cfrank

[Uglyd]

Here is my latest acquisition, this hobby is getting less affordable. cfrank

Man OH MAN!!! Beautiful George.

[pyromensch]

you could always go here

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=600024

[igeorge]

Thanks Uglyd. Took me while to find the set in Cali, thanks to fennecfrank sent me the lead and then a referral of another calgunner.

[Uglyd]

little snag this week