I just bought a 1963 Colt Python...am I going to hell??

[S&W_aussie]

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

Forgive me

Mike

 

[Deckard]

Don't worry if you do go to hell for buyin a Python you won't be alone...........

 

[Wyatt Burp]

You're not going to hell for buying a Python. You're going to hell for stealing a Python.

 

[feralmerril]

What barrel length?

 

[S&W_aussie]

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

Mike

 

[feralmerril]

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.

 

[sipowicz]

4 is perfect...my brother has the 6 inch and I find it too barrel heavy to enjoy shooting.

 

[rimfired]

4 is perfect...my brother has the 6 inch and I find it too barrel heavy to enjoy shooting.

Your brother told me his was longer than yours.

 

[errante]

Python

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!!!

 

[S&W_aussie]

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

 

[kennyb]

excellent deal you got on the python!!i have several of them and they are just top shelf all the way !

 

[S&W_aussie]

Thanks Kennyb

Not feeling so disloyal now I am seeing so many other S&W fans actually own Pythons

 

[foggood11]

If you could see my face right now, you'd notice that it was bright green with envy. Congratulations!

 

[beemerphile]

Australia is the land for snakes. Good choice. Now you need a Diamondback, a Viper, a Boa, an Anaconda, a Cobra, a ...

Don't worry, hell ain't half full!

 

[Maximumbob54]

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.

 

[S&W_aussie]

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.

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

Cheers

MIke

 

[Cpo1944]

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

Cheers

MIke

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!!!!!

 

[CAJUNLAWYER]

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

Forgive me

Mike

Are you going to hell?? Don't know-but you're already "down under"

 

[S&W_aussie]

Are you going to hell?? Don't know-but you're already "down under"

I think you deserve a spot there too for that pun Cajun

 

[Etemmu]

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!