I do, though not off hand without looking at their serial numbers. Not unusual, I still confuse my five kids sometimes too...... I have five blue now, from 1973, 75, 78, 80, and 85.
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I do, though not off hand without looking at their serial numbers. Not unusual, I still confuse my five kids sometimes too...... I have five blue now, from 1973, 75, 78, 80, and 85.
5" BSS complete re-finish by the Colt Custom Shop.
Now where can I get one of these?? Beautiful......how long did it take Colt to get it done for you?
Well it's a nice start but 3rd gen would really kick it up a notch ; )kidding maybe
The stainless is too late for gen 3. It's a 91.
Is he playin' hoe-down music?
Johnn Peterson
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They were the 'apparel' that 1957 vintage Python in the picture came with. I made a deal with bigi for that Python
but I doubt very much that he'd entertain the thought of selling them.Yes it is Enhanced but Buba polished : (
As for the EDT's, those were the last of the production cycle and that would put them in the 1996-1998 time frame.
On the King Cobra's, it is probably more important to know the 3 variations of KC than the year of manufacture - Early, Enhanced (E model), or EDT (Enhanced, Drilled & Tapped).
Early KC's had a flat muzzle with a python sized cylinder release. These came with the rubber grips and gold medallions. Those that have their original grips and a 150 in the medallion were produced during the 150th Anniversary and should have the corresponding 150th Anniversary box. Those KC's would have been produced during the first year of the KC production, 1986. On these early KC's, the Rampant Colt was under the rear portion of the cylinder release.
The Enhanced model came mid production where Colt made a few changes to the KC and the trigger system. The easiest visible change to recognize is the crowned and recessed barrel. The Enhanced model will also have the larger Anaconda-sized cylinder release, nickel (silver) medallions, and the Rampant Colt will be fartheer aft of the cylinder release.
The final variation was the EDT (Enhanced, Drilled and Tapped) which basically came during the last 2 years of production (1996-1998). On these, the top strap was drilled and tapped for scope mounts and the KC's were advertised as having a factory trigger job. The grips would have the nickel (silver) medallions of the Enhanced KC's plus a Colt banner'd logo on them as well.
They were the 'apparel' that 1957 vintage Python in the picture came with. I made a deal with bigi for that Python
They also came on the Model 3-5-7. In the 1950s mostly gold but also silver. If you can find a good pair expect to pay $500.
Johnn Peterson
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Not ment to be any attempt at reproduction of factory grips, but as a winter sideline related to handguns, I'm acquiring tools and materials for some 'hobby' attempts at custom grip making. I've made a few sets in past so I thought I'd take another 'kick at the cat' in that direction, when I'm all caught up on reloading and the wet coast weather isn't suitable for sessions at the range.
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Stay away from him.................................................................and everything he sells!
Nice! Same grip emblems as on my Double Diamond
