1980 Colt Python Deep Blue 6" DLASK

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Hi there all,

I just acquired my first wheel gun and am somewhat disappointed that it is not all original. It was apparently a 4" prohib that got sent to DLASK Armament and had a 6" flat profile barrel installed. Will someone chime in as to the positives or negatives of having this DLASK barrel vs an original "Colt" barrel. I tried searching the web for comparisons as well as the forums here but no luck... I have found an original 6" Colt barrel and am trying to decide whether or not it is advantageous or worth the trouble to get it installed or just leave it the way it is.

Any and all input will is much appreciated, thanks for your time

Joel Buchinski
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Well Colt Pythons are always worth alot in original state, even if rebarreled with factory 6"er will still be bought by a collector grade shooter. Dlask spent a fortune in time to contour that barrel to the Colt frame, I would leave as be, maybe pick up a 6" barrel for down the road, but I would leave as be, as Dlask only does quality work! Just one collector/shooters opinion, other may feel differrently? What do you have invest? If under a $1000 you got a hand made gun you could not replicate today for double that price! I talso talked to Brent who is Colts Custom SHop Manager at SHOTSHOW 2012, says no future production of Colt Pythons, as no parts or enough skilled trademen to build a quality gun like this anymore! Dale Z!
 
zywina said:
Well Colt Pythons are always worth alot in original state, even if rebarreled with factory 6"er will still be bought by a collector grade shooter. Dlask spent a fortune in time to contour that barrel to the Colt frame, I would leave as be, maybe pick up a 6" barrel for down the road, but I would leave as be, as Dlask only does quality work! Just one collector/shooters opinion, other may feel differrently? What do you have invest? If under a $1000 you got a hand made gun you could not replicate today for double that price! I talso talked to Brent who is Colts Custom SHop Manager at SHOTSHOW 2012, says no future production of Colt Pythons, as no parts or enough skilled trademen to build a quality gun like this anymore! Dale Z!
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They referred to this on Tom Greshems Gun Talk. Apparently the heavy duty machine tools that were used to make the ventilated rib was sold and shipped off to China years ago.

Kinda a sad statement of US manufacturing sector. Up next, a Norinco Python???



As for the gun, I doubt that you would see much more than a minor increase in value if it had a factory 6" barrel. After all the serial no. is for a 4".

However if the 6" factory barrel is reasonably priced it might be worth grabbing just to have on hand. Someone who finds another prohib Python will be happy to take it off your hands at a later date. With the machinery gone, those parts will only ever climb in value.
 
Unless there are two of these around, I saw that gun for sale in the shop last week. It looked good to me, and the salesman was up front about replacement of the barrel.

I don't know what the new barrel does to its value as a collectible. Some will prefer a custom gun, while someone else will want one as it came from the factory.
 
The new Dlask barrel ruins it's value as a collector. Still an excellent gun, and Dlask does some excellent work. But this is now a "custom" rebarreled ex prohib. Still worth a decent price, but less than if it was original.

If you try to restore it, it will still be worth less than if it was still factory. That is the sad truth about modification...
 
###y wheel gun with a twist.

Is it worth as much as stock, nope.

Does that matter? Only if it bothers you and if you're planning on flipping it.

Like the others pointed out, even with a colt barrel it's not original (4" vs. 6") damn the Canuk gun laws.

It's a fine looking piece and as a general rule Pythons shoot really, really well! Enjoy :D
 
swampdog said:
Unless there are two of these around, I saw that gun for sale in the shop last week. It looked good to me, and the salesman was up front about replacement of the barrel.

I don't know what the new barrel does to its value as a collectible. Some will prefer a custom gun, while someone else will want one as it came from the factory.
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You may have misinterpreted my post... You are absoluetly correct I was well aware of all this prior to purchase, Ray is one of the most honest and trustworthy people I have ever had the pleasure to dealt with. That being said I am still disapointed that I wasn't able to find/purchase an original and thus am entertaining the idea of seeking out a 6" colt barrel. The idea of putting an original colt barrel back on is one driven by the question of performance (is a Dlask barrel as good or better?) and asthetics, as well as having a python through and through. $$$ Value is not the goal for me.

Thanks for all the advice guys keep it up :)
 
pageophile said:
###y wheel gun with a twist.

Is it worth as much as stock, nope.

Does that matter? Only if it bothers you and if you're planning on flipping it.

Like the others pointed out, even with a colt barrel it's not original (4" vs. 6") damn the Canuk gun laws.

It's a fine looking piece and as a general rule Pythons shoot really, really well! Enjoy :D
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No I don't plan of flipping it I plan on shooting it and keeping it in the family till the end of time, I can't wait to throw some lead downrange with it tonightw:h:
 
Personally, I think the original barrel gives the Python its great looks. I'd have one fitted.
But that's jus' me. :)
 
gravis said:
No I don't plan of flipping it I plan on shooting it and keeping it in the family till the end of time, I can't wait to throw some lead downrange with it tonightw:h:
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You are good to go!

Just keep an eye on the lock-up, Colt Pythons are a different beast and issues show up differently.

They are one SWEET wheelie though :D
 
Looks like a nice a gun, if I would have gone through the trouble of having a new barrel installed, I would have went with a 4.5" or 5" length, but that's just me.

This been said, I'd leave it as is.
- It looks good
- It probably shoots good
- Dlask is a well respected gunsmith
- Unless someone gave you a Python barrel, the change would probably not be worth it money wise.
 
I think that gun looks great,I would leave it as is.Even if you replaced the barrel with an original python barrel,theres a chance that the finishes wouldnt match up,you also always run the risk of frame damage as well if the smith doesnt know exactly what they are doing

Rather keep the gun,and look around for another python,you can always sell your 6 inch barrel as proceeds towards the new gun
 
MTLean said:
can we get a clearer pic?
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For some reason I could not get the flash on the camera to work??? I will try some artifical light and snap a couple more after I get back from the range tonight.

On a side note apparently this is a virgin barrel (not even test fired?), what is proper break in procedure for a new gun? The first gun I got I just went out and shot 500 rds one afternoon as I didn't know any bette:HR: r. This time I would like to know better so I can do better

Thanks again for the great advice/ideas everyone :D
 
gravis said:
No I don't plan of flipping it I plan on shooting it and keeping it in the family till the end of time, I can't wait to throw some lead downrange with it tonightw:h:
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From experience and just to prep you for the future, what you'll 'need' next is a little brother to keep your Python company.

This is my second 6" older, production Python in 357 Mag.

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And to keep it 'company', I picked up a 4" Diamondback in 22 LR.

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Johnn Peterson said:
From experience and just to prep you for the future, what you'll 'need' next is a little brother to keep your Python company.

This is my second 6" older, production Python in 357 Mag.

357MagColtPython.jpg


And to keep it 'company', I picked up a 4" Diamondback in 22 LR.

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Wow those are nice:eek: I agree need a less expensive way to shoot (.22lr)
 
Since you plan to keep it and if it shoots accurately, why change the barrel.
If it still bothers you a bit, buy the 6" original barrel and keep it just in case you might want to change it in the future, I doubt the value of that barrel will ever go down.
Look at it as you have Python that was saved from possibly being destroyed some day because it was a 12(6) revolver.
 
sillymike said:
And then you'll need it's daddy... Colt model 357

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And it's cousin... Colt Trooper

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And then the grand-daddy will show up...

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;)
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Drool,

I can dream can't I? If I bring another gun home this year she'll shoot me with it lol :shotgun:. I'm at max capacity in her books already :rey2 "what do you need 11 guns for anyway?" she cannot be reasoned with, but hey neither can I;)
 
sillymike said:
And then you'll need it's daddy... Colt model 357

Colt%20Model%20357_1950%27s.jpg


And it's cousin... Colt Trooper

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And then the grand-daddy will show up...

newservice.jpg




;)
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Good one, and nice handguns:D. Thanks for sharing. Shortly after I started out in handguns, I had a Trooper in 22 LR. May be my fading memory but I don't remember any lug under the barrel. A while ago I did have another member of the 'snake' family lined up, an Anaconda but I ended up getting:mad: double delt on the deal. Oh well.............. .

Also, when I really started getting handgun fever:p, I started collecting variations of the Colt New Service. It soon became apparent, collecting wasn't for me so I shed the four I had. If I don't shoot it, it's history.
 
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