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Some 6" snakes today
Silver Snake, blue, STS, BSTS, Nickel, 1956 blue , 1960 blue, Double Diamond, blue engraved with gold.
Anaconda, 2 Boas, 2 Diamondbacks 22/38, 3 King Cobra Enhanced blue STS, Peacekeeper, Kodiak, Grizzly
Silver Snake, blue, STS, BSTS, Nickel, 1956 blue , 1960 blue, Double Diamond, blue engraved with gold.
Anaconda, 2 Boas, 2 Diamondbacks 22/38, 3 King Cobra Enhanced blue STS, Peacekeeper, Kodiak, Grizzly
The early cylinder assembly comes part like that but not the later ones..... They are different
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A bit of info:
Installing Colt Target grips on a Python may or may not increase the value.
An average shooter wanting a Python might pay more if it has genuine Colt walnut Target grips.
A collector would likely pay less unless the grips are the correct type for that specific Python. Usually the original grips for a stainless Python were rubber, usually the Pachmayr Presentation with Gold Colt medallions.
Whether a seller will attempt to price a Python higher because it has genuine Colt Target grips depends on the seller, and whether you're willing to pay more for grips that are not "correct" for that gun.
You can still buy original Colt target grips of three different types, but the price usually starts around $300 and goes up fast.
For non-Colt grips you have many choices ranging from less then $100 an up.
Good choices are the Hogue Mono-Grip that is made of fancy hardwoods and have options like without finger grooves, and the Altamont laminated wood grips. These come in several styles, including some that are reasonably close copies of the Colt Target type, some with laser carved Colt logos and designs.
I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe the type of grips for a SS Python has to do with the date of manufacture. The early satin stainless came with the walnut grips, while the later productions came with the rubber. The bright stainless were manufactured at a later date and therefore came with the rubber grips. Sometimes you could specify wood as an option, which could be noted in Colt letter.
Installing Colt Target grips on a Python may or may not increase the value.
An average shooter wanting a Python might pay more if it has genuine Colt walnut Target grips.
A collector would likely pay less unless the grips are the correct type for that specific Python. Usually the original grips for a stainless Python were rubber, usually the Pachmayr Presentation with Gold Colt medallions.
Whether a seller will attempt to price a Python higher because it has genuine Colt Target grips depends on the seller, and whether you're willing to pay more for grips that are not "correct" for that gun.
You can still buy original Colt target grips of three different types, but the price usually starts around $300 and goes up fast.
For non-Colt grips you have many choices ranging from less then $100 an up.
Good choices are the Hogue Mono-Grip that is made of fancy hardwoods and have options like without finger grooves, and the Altamont laminated wood grips. These come in several styles, including some that are reasonably close copies of the Colt Target type, some with laser carved Colt logos and designs.
I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe the type of grips for a SS Python has to do with the date of manufacture. The early satin stainless came with the walnut grips, while the later productions came with the rubber. The bright stainless were manufactured at a later date and therefore came with the rubber grips. Sometimes you could specify wood as an option, which could be noted in Colt letter.
If you ever needs some parts here is some info:
Jack First is a prime source and is manufacturing many of the critical parts.
All other parts houses and sources like Ebay and the gun auction sites are pure crap shoots as to what you'll get.
https://www.jackfirstgun.com/
Another price source is Gun Parts Corporation. Most of what they have will be used parts or new replicas, probably made by Jack First.
Firearm Parts & Accessories | Military Surplus | Numrich Gun Parts
Jack First is a prime source and is manufacturing many of the critical parts.
All other parts houses and sources like Ebay and the gun auction sites are pure crap shoots as to what you'll get.
https://www.jackfirstgun.com/
Another price source is Gun Parts Corporation. Most of what they have will be used parts or new replicas, probably made by Jack First.
Firearm Parts & Accessories | Military Surplus | Numrich Gun Parts
