ZEBRARANGER
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My sister in law's Father passed away about three years ago. Amongst some of the items she inherited was this 2.5" (I think unfired) Python. She also received a couple of hunting rifles that she ended up giving to her son since he hunted. Neither she or my brother are gun people, so when he told me what she had, I told him that they should take good care of it until I could come over and take a look at it. When I finally made it over there 3 years ago, I was surprised to see what I thought was an unfired 2.5" Python.
When I told her what she had, I advised her to keep it, especially if it had any sentimental value to her, not to fire it or even work the action, and I explained why. I didnt do a deep cleaning because her Dad kept it in a pistol case in the safe, so it looked and functioned good. So I just gave it a good oil wipe down and explained that if they handle it, that they should do the same with the oil rag. So I gave them some gun care supplies and moved on.
So, here 3 years later, my brother calls me and said that his wife wants to sell it, and they want my help. I'm no Colt expert, and definitely not a Python expert (most of my SA and DA revolvers are Rugers or S&W) so I told her that I would post about it here and get some opinions from some of the more Colt Veterans here at the forum. It does not have the box, it does have the original manual and original 1982 purchase receipt.
I dated it to a manufacturer date of 1981, and thats about all I know about it. It looks unfired, very very faint turn line, I didnt see any powder residue around the cylinder or forcing cone areas. I took as detailed photos as I could with my cell phone to show here. I only own one Colt, a 1984 6" King Cobra, I wouldnt mind adding this to my collection, but I know that price wise, its probably out of my reach. Would anyone here in the know, more so than I, know what she should be asking for this gun when she puts it up for sale. Thanks in advance,
When I told her what she had, I advised her to keep it, especially if it had any sentimental value to her, not to fire it or even work the action, and I explained why. I didnt do a deep cleaning because her Dad kept it in a pistol case in the safe, so it looked and functioned good. So I just gave it a good oil wipe down and explained that if they handle it, that they should do the same with the oil rag. So I gave them some gun care supplies and moved on.
So, here 3 years later, my brother calls me and said that his wife wants to sell it, and they want my help. I'm no Colt expert, and definitely not a Python expert (most of my SA and DA revolvers are Rugers or S&W) so I told her that I would post about it here and get some opinions from some of the more Colt Veterans here at the forum. It does not have the box, it does have the original manual and original 1982 purchase receipt.
I dated it to a manufacturer date of 1981, and thats about all I know about it. It looks unfired, very very faint turn line, I didnt see any powder residue around the cylinder or forcing cone areas. I took as detailed photos as I could with my cell phone to show here. I only own one Colt, a 1984 6" King Cobra, I wouldnt mind adding this to my collection, but I know that price wise, its probably out of my reach. Would anyone here in the know, more so than I, know what she should be asking for this gun when she puts it up for sale. Thanks in advance,
