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I just bought a 1963 Colt Python...am I going to hell??
I feel dirty but I couldn' resist...they are another gun that we rarely see come up for sale in Australia...when I saw it for $550 (shooter grade with holster wear) I couldnt help myself
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haha..thanks Wyatt & Deck
Hi Feral...it is only a 4". I don't know much about them but I am pretty certain the stocks are original. Here is a dodgy pic I took with my phone. Serial is 249XX so that would put it at 1963.
She is definitely a shooter...not a safe queen p
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Looks fine to me. I have one like that and another in 2 1/2". Now you have to get some decent leather! You done well.
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4 is perfect...my brother has the 6 inch and I find it too barrel heavy to enjoy shooting.
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4 is perfect...my brother has the 6 inch and I find it too barrel heavy to enjoy shooting.
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I have had a 4" Python (new) since 1971. It is an amazing revolver. After thousands of rounds (full power) mine still looks brand new. In your photo the tag says $550. If you ever want to sell it for that price, I will take it. Don't feel bad you made an amazing purchase.
I own several S&Ws, which I really like. But there is NOTHING like a Python.
Enjoy!
P.S. I will be happy to meet you in Hell!!!
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Thanks for the replies. Glad to hear I got a good deal then ...especially as I have just seen that every Python advertised on GI is well over $1K!!!
I still feel a little likme I am being unfaithful as the only modern handguns I have ever owned have been S&W.
I have a couple of old Colts (1861 Navy and 1849 Pocket Pistol) but I never considered them "real" guns..they are antiques and are to be looked at through the glass of my display cabinet..lol
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excellent deal you got on the python!!i have several of them and they are just top shelf all the way !
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Thanks Kennyb
Not feeling so disloyal now I am seeing so many other S&W fans actually own Pythons
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At that price you may want to have that thing checked out by a gunsmith. I would hate to hear later on you found out why it was such a sweet deal. But if it is just a fine shooter then you did indeed steal it. I have the high polish stainless model with the six inch tube but mine only came to me with Pach Grippers on it. Yuck. I’m not paying through the nose for factory originals so I’m thinking Altamonts might need to be ordered.
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At that price you may want to have that thing checked out by a gunsmith. I would hate to hear later on you found out why it was such a sweet deal. But if it is just a fine shooter then you did indeed steal it. I have the high polish stainless model with the six inch tube but mine only came to me with Pach Grippers on it. Yuck. I’m not paying through the nose for factory originals so I’m thinking Altamonts might need to be ordered.
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Thanks for the advice! It is actually coming from a gunsmith/dealer that I have dealt with quite a bit so I am pretty confident. His big sales come from Lee Enfields...sells hundreds of them. Occasionally he picks up handguns when he buys deceased estates etc so there are bargains to be had sometimes
I also had a good look at it for about 30 mins before putting down the cash. I always check them pretty thoroughly and always carry my little screwdriver set and bore light
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Thanks for the advice! It is actually coming from a gunsmith/dealer that I have dealt with quite a bit so I am pretty confident. His big sales come from Lee Enfields...sells hundreds of them. Occasionally he picks up handguns when he buys deceased estates etc so there are bargains to be had sometimes
I also had a good look at it for about 30 mins before putting down the cash. I always check them pretty thoroughly and always carry my little screwdriver set and bore light
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Unfortunately I only bought one of them when They were available. They were always very costly ,but worth it.
You really did well on the price.
I saw two at a local {out in the country} auction sell for $1900 and $2150. They were both pristine condition one was a 4 inch nickel ,other was 4 inch blue.
In my opinion the 4 inch is the best, but I will keep my 6 inch, and try to find one like yours -that is if I live long enough!!!!!
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I feel dirty but I couldn' resist...they are another gun that we rarely see come up for sale in Australia...when I saw it for $550 (shooter grade with holster wear) I couldnt help myself
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Love my Python, even though it was born during Colt's darker days. Hard to find 'em anywhere in any condition...especially for those of us who don't buy on-line.
Sounds like you got an awesome deal. Congrats and enjoy!
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I feel dirty but I couldn' resist...they are another gun that we rarely see come up for sale in Australia...when I saw it for $550 (shooter grade with holster wear) I couldnt help myself
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I don't know where you are going but you should be in heaven now. A Python is the finest revolver ever made by anybody anywhere. I bought one in 1965 and carried it until last year and decided to give it to my son while I am still alive and can watch him shoot and enjoy it. My M27 should last me the rest of life but it ain't no Python. Larry
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I highly doubt your going there, I hear that Michael the Arc Angel himself carries a Python! Only his is the 8 inch Hunter version. Dale
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I am happy for you. I thought they banned guns in Australia, do you have to get a special permit?
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Going to hell for buying a Colt? Well, maybe, but enjoy the Colt on the way.
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Don't know about going to hell, I have heard if you buy too many Colts you'll go blind. If you find yourself needing glasses don't buy any more, it's time to stop.
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I doubt you'll be going to hell over that Colt! Don't be surprised if you wake up somewhere in Texas though. On second thought, maybe that only applies to Single Action Army revolver owners.
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I do go to hell. In that place are all my friends. I have been born in Australia but left in a box when I was 18 months old.
And I do own a Python made in 1961. I can tell you that your grips are original. My Python have the same gripstyle.
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You got a heck of a deal. 40 years ago I fell in love with the Python, but on cop's salary there was no way I could afford one.
I went with S&W and came to love and respect them. I would still like to have a Python, but even now, they cost more than I am willing to pay
You got a real winner at a great price.
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Welcome to the dark side! All these S&W guys won't admit it but they go home at night and try to get the cylinders to turn the other way like they should!
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I only said what I did before since sometime such good prices come for a bad reason. This is mine with its very not original stocks. I should be in line for Hell for leaving them on for so long and not ordering the Altamonts that I am about to order right now...
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Reason: wrong pic!!!
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If you want to. I do have a couple of that kind of stocks on stock. They are probebly for a Smith and Wesson K frame. I have to look closely.
What about the old prices of he Python. Back in 1979 an Python cost 1800 Dutch guilders. I couldend afford that. I bought an brand new Smith and Wesson model 19 with an 6 inch barrel for 750 Dutch guilders.
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Looks fine to me. I have one like that and another in 2 1/2". Now you have to get some decent leather! You done well.
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Funny thing Feral, I went back into the shop yesterday and the gunsmith handed me a George Lawrence 621 holster that came with the Colt...he said "you better have that too!"
Its not in mint condition (but then again neither am I!)
Thanks to everyone else for thier input here too..glad to see I am not alone!
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Wow, this was a feat of good luck!
It is a very sweet shooter for sure.
My Python felt all alone in the safe, the P226 was never very talkative.
So i joined the S&W / Model 29 / 44 Magnum crowd.
No regrets and well prepared for hell.
Have fun with that gun! :-)
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You did well. Shoot the heck out of it.........Try to wear it out..........When you go to sleep at night that smile will still be on your face.
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S&W revolvers are and always will be at or very near the top of my favorite guns list. LOVE EM
But that in no way is going to stop me from buying/loving Rugers, Colts, SA, Sig, Kimber, Remington, Winchester and so on firearms as well.
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Normally you don’t have to worry about going to hell for Python purchase.
The Devil hasn’t much interest in those in the poor house as result of most Python purchases. At $500 you may still be at risk.
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[QUOTE] I just bought a 1963 Colt Python...am I going to hell??[QUOTE
I hope not, but if you do, may I please have your Python
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Already halfway there. Good to know I'll have friends when I arrive. Let me know if they have gun shows there, I'll pack accordingly.
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