There are at least three iterations of Pythom factory grips that I am personally experienced, there may be more. As with S&W grips, generally the earlier the better. - dan
Value Of Pythons Just Went Up
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Johnn Peterson
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From what I have available in my handgun stable, 'Mrs. Smith' is my favorite, and to a degree partially from the teachings and the influence of having met this gentleman.
And
got a holster I ordered from Milt Sparks to replicate the one he used.
Over the years I've had five different 29s, two 8 3/8" and this is my third 4". Following each purchase, I've kept the one I was able to shoot the best with and the other has ended up 'getting' a new home and master
.The S&W factory ivory grips
was a purchase I made at a gun show in Duncan quite s few years back. Couldn't believe my luck at the time and still can't today! I've never seen another set but they're quite likely worth more than the gunIt'll be a l o n g time before I ever get rid of Mrs. Smith, if ever.
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Johnn Peterson
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I've tried
on a number of occasions,
but the Moose is a very resilient animal and just keeps coming back.NewfoundlandLaw
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As someone who has owned both Pythons and Performance Center Smith's, I can honestly say that the Python has a better DA trigger pull. It is the Cadillac of Revolvers and I wouldn't flinch at $2K plus for a really nice example... If Colt would start making the Python again I probably would pay over $3K for a new one...
NewfoundlandLaw
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Very good point! It is like a nice swiss watch... Perfection in motion.
Well any gun i own, i plan on shooting it a lot, i dont have safe queens. I have thought about buying a python, but would i diminish its value by shooting it lots? As well i have never held one, so not sure if it fits my hands. Other then for collector reasons, for 2000 bux i can buy a lot of other guns and ammo. So im wondering is it just a collector thing that makes people want these so much, im sure they shoot well, but for 2000 bux?
Johnn Peterson
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Same here. If I don't use it, it's gone. I did try collecting at one point in time, variations of the Colt New Service revolver. I got to four or five
and decided that wasn't my game and got rid of them.Nothing the matter with getting a classic like the Python and shooting it. That's what it's for. Get one, enjoy, shoot and take good care of it.2000 bux? Same idea as getting from point A to point B. A toyota Corolla will work but it's a more fun ride in a Ferrari
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Same here. If I don't use it, it's gone. I did try collecting at one point in time, variations of the Colt New Service revolver. I got to four or five
2000 bux? Same idea as getting from point A to point B. A toyota Corolla will work but it's a more fun ride in a Ferrari
I recently got a steal of a deal on a King Cobra, and fully expect to shoot it lots. I liked it so much, I finally had to get a Python....spent a horrendous amount on it, and it is on it's way to Prophet River at this moment to be imported. It is 99%, blue, and I don't see myself shooting it much.
Then again........
I use mine quite often, just don't see owning them otherwise. - dan
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It is a REAL nice shooter... I say buy it, shoot it and keep it in good condition... As long as you treat it well, there is no worry about depreciation for most Pythons.
Is it worth $2,000 as range toy? Easy answer: YES, yes it is...
Ya im leaning towards a 460 or 500 for that price.
Makes a bigger hole, but no where near as nice a revolver. And as you can't hunt with them here, their real reason for existence is sadly negated. Still cool toys though. - dan
Very foolishly, I sold the first one I had. This one, an early 1957 production model
Shoots well also
Johann, I was just looking at your pic, looks like the grips are off of a 357 (the model, not the caliber) as they have silver medallions. Colt supplied the Pythons with gold medallions originally. Same grip other then that though, and a nice looking piece. - dan
Johnn Peterson
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There you've got me. The medallion detail I'm not sure on. The gentleman I purchased it from whom I used to shoot with years ago in the Naniamo F&G club informed me he purchased it new and that's what it came equipped with. A little different from the first one I had which was one of the ones with the Colt Royal Blue finish, the top of the front sight has a flat section. Also, the area adjcent to or on either side of the rear sight assembly is flat. On my first Python there was sort of a protective hump on either side.
On the left side of the barrel it's marked as;
PYTHON .357
* .357 Magnum CTG *
And the serial# is 2***
Oh, something he gave me with it is a round 'loonie' size Colt Revolver screwdriver with three different sizes of slotted screw drivers on the OD.
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Could have easily been substituted at some point in the supply chain, or if Colt was short parts on any given day. I have one of those screwdrivers tucked away too, came with one of my Diamondbacks. There have been slight changes to the Pythons over the years, roll marks, the prancing pony stamp, sights. Some of the things that the hardcore collectors look at. I've owned and used Pythons with 2.5, 3, 4, 6, and 8 inch barrels, nickel, three different blued finishes, electro less nickel (Coltguard) and brushed, natural and polished stainless. In 38 Special (yes, only 38, not 38/357) and 357. Colt even catalogue a 22 version for a while, though one has never popped up to my knowledge. There have been a couple of test guns built in 41 mag. Came out of the plant in workers' lunch boxes and never catalogue by Colt themselves. Lots of Variations for a collector to play with. - dan
Johnn Peterson
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Thanks for the info. Much appreciated. Interesting. Years ago at a shoot in the Burnaby B.C. area, I got a quick glance at what a guy was saying was a Python in .22.I 'wrote it off' as probably being a Diamondback but now regret not paying closer attention. Thanks again for your info and also to photos of yours if you get the chance to post them.
