Finally got my Python back from Colt

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jlundy46

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I finally received my Python back from Colt with a new Royal Blue finish. I would have posted some pics sooner, but I had to buy another camera (another story:( ). I am very happy with the results.

John

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fisherman66

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Jlundy, I'll admit I'm jealous. Be sure and keep the paperwork from the factory. Is she a shooter or a safe queen? I came across a very neglected python a few months ago. The price reflected the condition (butchered hammer spur, and all kinds of deep scratches), so I passed without even asking to give it a proper lookover.

I wouldn't worry about that spot. I don't think anyone other than me will notice it.:p
 
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cheygriz

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Conmgratulations, old boy! Yes, congratulations indeed! In my experience, those who shoot Pythons tend to appreciate the finer things in life!:p
 
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jlundy46

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Darrentxs,
it was a little over $300 including shipping back to me. I also had them refinish a Trooper MKIII and they did a bang up job on that too.

John
 
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darrentxs

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Thanks for the info Jhundy. I'd say that was money well spent! I have a reblued Colt 1903 & my dad has a reblued Woodsman. They were purchased already reblued and look terrific too. You are a great photographer BTW.

Somebody should mention that not all guns with worn finishes should be reblued. Old SAAs for example will lose too much collector value.
 
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JTMcC

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Do people consider the Colt factory Python reblue equal to the original finish?

I've got a 2 1/2" Python that I love, and I don't own any safe queens so everything gets used, carried and shot. I'll shoot that Colt much happier if I know I can duplicate the finish when it wears.

Regards,
JTMcC.
 
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JTMcC

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Thanks, that's good to know. I carry and shoot my Python (carefully) quite a bit and I hope to be able to refinish it as good as original when the time comes.

JTMcC.
 
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6shot slim

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Great to see that at least Colt's Custom Shop is still alive and well and capable of fine work!:)

I'm looking for what will be my 3rd Python but trying to find one that has not been 'butchered' by so-called 'gunsmiths' is proving harder than I had hoped, especially considering the small number of Colt guns which made it 'Downunder':(

In the meantime I have started looking at other Colt 20th Century revolvers to add to my 'Advanced Collectors Licence'.:D
 
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jlundy46

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Darrentxs,
Thanks for the compliment, but I went to the "Trial and Error" Insititute of Photography. I do take alot of crime scene photos and have reached the dangerous to myself and others level. I take the gun photos in my wife's hutch. She is not amused when I take out all of her treasures to take pics of guns! The Python is a shooter, although I don't shoot it as much as my others.

John
 
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Majic

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The custom shop job will probably look better than the original.
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Not by a long shot! Find a 50s or 60s model safe queen to compare and you will see the difference. The master smiths who built and finished those guns were true artisans.
 
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hj28rules

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Don't cha jus' luv that Python porno??
Beautiful revolver. I sold the one I had years ago and have regretted it ever since.
What was Colt thinking when they discontinued this model?
Hang on to that piece. It is a true modern legend. :)

LM...Ft. Worth, Tx.
PO1 USN: 1964-1972 Viet Nam Vet
SFC US ARMY: 1982-1996 Desert Storm Vet (ret.)
 
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