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

[CAJUNLAWYER]

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

If we put an aussie and a cajun together-we could rule the world-or at the very least conquer New Zealand
BTW can you get any of those Kangaroo Scrotum pouches ???? They would make wonderful little "possibles" bags.

 

[tops]

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

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

 

[Badkarma 1]

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

 

[Fishslayer]

I still feel a little likme I am being unfaithful as the only modern handguns I have ever owned have been S&W.

Don't feel bad, mate. I own a Taurus!

And no Python.

 

[C/O]

I am happy for you. I thought they banned guns in Australia, do you have to get a special permit?

 

[palmetto99]

Going to hell for buying a Colt? Well, maybe, but enjoy the Colt on the way.

 

[Kevin G]

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.
Nice Find, Kevin

 

[Joe in SC]

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.

 

[Thuer]

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.

 

[Iggy]

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.

 

[yncrogers]

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!

Flame proof underwear - check!

 

[Maximumbob54]

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...

 

[Iggy]

Egads!! There oughta be a law!!!

 

[Thuer]

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.

 

[S&W_aussie]

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.

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!

 

[Norman77]

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!

 

[Mike SC Hunter]

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.

 

[smithra_66]

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

You're going to hell for STEALING a Python for $350 USD!

 

[Baxter6551]

Thread started in 2011 - probably was a good deal then too

 

[Miracle Man]

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.

Just like my wife. I'm.... well nevermind