BEWARE of Home made Bright Stainless Steel Pythons and Anacondas!!!

[bigi]

To avoid being taken to the cleaners run the serial number here: https://www.colt.com/serial-lookup

There are some people offering units that have been polished at home from regular stainless units. The above Colt database will tell you if its regular or bright stainless unit. If a home polished unit, it actualy decreases the value to a serious colector! Do NOT trust pictures!
If not in the database(not unusual) call Colt 1800 962-2658 free from Canada.
Also many are shown with original blue boxes and papers. These are often after market fakes bought of Ebay - yes they even include matching serial numbers(provided by ebay seller). Mfg. years had specific types of boxes with unique interiors, so learn which is correct for your year, before you spend your $$$.
BSS Anaconda was only made as 1st Edition in specialy designed cases.

 

[Crestronbloke]

good one thanks

 

[Chris Marchetti]

Its very sad that some people could even think of doing such a thing. I thought the Pythons were expesive but the BSS Anaconda`s are just as much ?

 

[bettieguitar]

I know someone who needed a hammer spring for a revolver. He then found out that he did not have a Colt!

 

[Workingspy]

I know someone who needed a hammer spring for a revolver. He then found out that he did not have a Colt!

LOL

Sorry but I think that would be a buyer related problem. Kinda like buying Ferrari and getting a Fiero kit car (or a VW lol) instesd, in that matter you should know better.

Cheers,
Evan

 

[bigi]

Did you know there were/are Smolts made of S&W M27 frame and Colt Python barrel? People collect them!

 

[Rivalen]

LOL

Sorry but I think that would be a buyer related problem. Kinda like buying Ferrari and getting a Fiero kit car (or a VW lol) instesd, in that matter you should know better.

Cheers,
Evan

IMO if the seller advertise it as something it's not, it's just plain fraud.

It's like all those aftermarket refinished nickel SIGs in the US with crazy prices; if it's not factory, it's not worth the asking price; it has no value to a collector...

 

[Still Shootin]

Did you know there were/are Smolts made of S&W M27 frame and Colt Python barrel? People collect them!

If someone has a crappy old Smolt sitting around in their safe, I will take it off your hands ;-)
Still Shootin

 

[spartan]

Its very sad that some people could even think of doing such a thing. I thought the Pythons were expesive but the BSS Anaconda`s are just as much ?

nothing surprises me actually.
but is the effort really worth it ? it would literally take hours to do a good job.

 

[Johnn Peterson]

Good info bigi and thanks for passing it on. I've been giving some consideration to getting an Anaconda.

 

[m900mwk]

I'd like to add to this post by stating gunbroker and eBay still have NOS Colt boxes, labels, custom shop labels, manuals, hang tags, Colt warranty cards etc for sale. Be careful because you may be buying a gun with box and papers but the box and papers are all fake.

 

[surfclod]

LOL

Sorry but I think that would be a buyer related problem. Kinda like buying Ferrari and getting a Fiero kit car (or a VW lol) instesd, in that matter you should know better.

Cheers,
Evan

Or being on vacation in Thailand, meeting a beautiful girl.......


Fraud is a terrible thing.

Definately need to give all products a thorough inspection, regardless of what claims are made

 

[Deadeye]

this may not be the place, but , does any one know what I would have to pay for a blue python hunter? I believe they were 8" or 8.5" not sure. Thanks Deadeye

 

[gravel]

3500.00+ for a minty one.

 

[Rippo]

Nice that site ran my serial # and results…
But this is all no calibre or finish or material vague reply:

Just that they recognize the ser#
{Year of Manufacture
1985
Model
Government Model}

 

[dan belisle]

Nice that site ran my serial # and results…
But this is all no calibre or finish or material vague reply:

Just that they recognize the ser#
{Year of Manufacture
1985
Model
Government Model}

Colt will sell you a letter with all option details of when it left the factory. - dan

 

[Peris]

wow good information