Colt Python and Joe

[bhunted 887]

Anyone watch Joe Montengna last night on Midwest USA? They spoke of the Colt Python, what led to it and what companies tried to compete with it.

After watching it, I was sick to my stomach that I sold mine. I miss it now more than ever. Ugh... Anyway, very interesting factoids. Try watch a rerun of it...

 

[Smokin .50 1,907]

The gun David Soul made famous in Magnum Force!  The ICONIC buttery action.....the DEEP Blue finish.....the ACCURACY......the perfectly checkered WIDE HAMMER!  

 

John, I'm getting queezy in the stomach for YOU!!!!!!!

 

A friend of mine who shoots PPC every-so-often brings his to the Match once-in-a-while.  I got to dry fire it and almost C**E in my pants, lol!  OMG what a piece of CRAFTSMANSHIP!

 

Dave

[SJG 253]

I have a never fired Colt Python Hunter Model original bright nickle finish with Original Grips and paperwork. What do you think it is worth?

[djg0770 481]

I have a never fired Colt Python Hunter Model original bright nickle finish with Original Grips and paperwork. What do you think it is worth?

Easy $2k+

[bhunted 887]

My very first one was my duty carry. A 4" nickel. When we switched to semi, a kid out of the academy was in love with it, so I sold it to him. I also had the 6" royal blue and that's the one I recently sold and that I'm pist at myself for selling it. I figured I'd never go back to revolvers. Kicking myself so hard now it's pathetic.

When I watched it last night, I was screaming at the tv telling Joe to bite me! Lol...

[mustang69 505]

I sold a 6" royal blue that was my uncle's duty weapon before I got into the sport.  I inherited it and didn't appreciate what I had.  I make myself sick thinking about it.

[bhunted 887]

I was first owner of both of mine. Paid a lousy $225 for the 4" and $275 for the 6"...

It would cost me big time to replace the 6 for sure even though I got a lot for it.

[njpilot 671]

I'll never sell my 6" stainless.

[svt3183 14]

With the demand these guns have now, I don't get why they don't bring them to market again

[bhunted 887]

With the demand these guns have now, I don't get why they don't bring them to market again

Too costly as Joe put it. Supposedly each Python had at least 8 hours of man time dedicated to it.

[W2MC 1,699]

A friend of mine back in the early/mid 80's bought one new...and let me try it.  Pythons were ALWAYS expensive...but worth every penny.

 

I just wish I had the money when they weren't obscenely expensive.

[45Doll 5,873]

Hey BH thanx for that pointer. My DVR did catch that (must have been a new show) so I watched it last night. Quite a story.

 

My first handgun in 1978 was a Royal Blue 6" that was factory tuned by the Custom Shop. Bought it at Leslie Edleman's on Route 22.

 

Yes I still have it, and no I won't sell it!

[bhunted 887]

Hey BH thanx for that pointer. My DVR did catch that (must have been a new show) so I watched it last night. Quite a story.

 

My first handgun in 1978 was a Royal Blue 6" that was factory tuned by the Custom Shop. Bought it at Leslie Edleman's on Route 22.

 

Yes I still have it, and no I won't sell it!

Holy bat underwear. Right about the same time I got mine. But bought it at the Edleman's Totowa Rt46 local...

[bhunted 887]

As a punishment to myself, I may have to try acquire a circa '78 6"...

Maybe it will teach me a lesson.... In esscense, if I put a few hundred bux plus what I sold mine for at the time, it will be a wash.

[45Doll 5,873]

Do you remember what you paid for yours? I think mine was around $400, a little more expensive at that time because it was factory tuned.

 

Next time I'm in the deposit box I'll have to look and see if I have the receipt.

[bhunted 887]

Do you remember what you paid for yours? I think mine was around $400, a little more expensive at that time because it was factory tuned.

 

Next time I'm in the deposit box I'll have to look and see if I have the receipt.

$275.00 brand new... Almost positive. I'll have to dig out the old paperwork. I keep everything...

[302w 83]

How do Pythons compare to Detective Specials? I'm in love the size of the Colt, but my S&W is definitely nicer. The action isn't nearly as fluid.

[bhunted 887]

Apples and oranges. Plus det. Spc, aren't they just 38s? I'm not a Smith fan...

[Golf battery 1,223]

Yeah id never sell my pair of stainless pythons. Oops sorry. Just a dream. Cheyenne has one for 1800$. Just fondling it a couple hours ago. Shes pretty. Used of course.

[High Velocity 0]

The gun David Soul made famous in Magnum Force! The ICONIC buttery action.....the DEEP Blue finish.....the ACCURACY......the perfectly checkered WIDE HAMMER!

 

John, I'm getting queezy in the stomach for YOU!!!!!!!

 

A friend of mine who shoots PPC every-so-often brings his to the Match once-in-a-while. I got to dry fire it and almost C**E in my pants, lol! OMG what a piece of CRAFTSMANSHIP!

 

Dave

[71ragtopgoat 23]

My Uncle passed away a while back. My cousin gave my brother my uncles MIB python. She gave it to him because he is a collector. A coin collector LOL.

I'm happy for my brother and told him to never sell it. But man oh man would I love to add that gun to my collection.

[SJG 253]

Are some versions of the Python rarer than others and worth more?

[bhunted 887]

I could be wrong but imho, any of them that are royal blue. 6" seems to be wanted more than others. I can't remember seeing an 8"... Although there were rumors.

 

There are engraved models going for well over 10Gs...,

 

Correct me on these if incorrect.

[45Doll 5,873]

I've wondered if there would be a premium for my factory tuned model. I've never shot a 'stock' Python so I have nothing to compare it to.

 

I'm no trigger expert, but pulling the double action on mine is like pulling a dull knife through a stick of 60 degree butter. I can't discern any delta in the pull from start to ignition.

 

The single action is ridiculous.

[Spike 7.62 0]

A Colt Python thread without Pics? Come on guys!

 

 

1966, came with the target grips (yuck, I know) AND a broken firing pin, so I got her for $500.. replaced fp for $25.

[SJG 253]

8"

[SJG 253]

8"

[bhunted 887]

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Nice....

[bhunted 887]

A Colt Python thread without Pics? Come on guys!

 

 

1966, came with the target grips (yuck, I know) AND a broken firing pin, so I got her for $500.. replaced fp for $25.

I may have a set of original grips left. Not sure.... Will have to do some digging.

[Spike 7.62 0]

bhunted, I appreciate that very much but I have since sold the revolver, but I wasn't eager to add that regretable detail! It was immediate post-Sandy and I couldn't justify holding onto it when I needed money for construction and to help my grandparents with their house. Someday I wish to own another one!