Raining Pythons

[CajunBass]

Congratulations. Color me jealous.

I bought one several years ago now, for $800.00. They were going normally for 12-1400 I believe. This one looked a little rough, but I thought I would be a good shooter anyway.

On the way home, like you, I couldn't stand it. My wife wanted a cup of coffee, so we stopped at a 7-11. She got coffee, I got a can of WD-40 and a roll of paper towels. I sprayed the Python down with the WD and started wiping. Years of dried oil, dirt, and general crud rolled off. The inner workings smoothed out.

At home it got Gunscubbered, oiled internally, then Flitzed and Ren Waxed. I can't say it looked like brand new, but it looked like a different gun.

Alas, I had to sell it a couple years later when I lost my job and needed the money. It went to a young Marine just back from the Sandbox. I'm sure he enjoyed it as much as I did.

I've replaced it, with a pair of 2020 Pythons, but I wish I still had that blue one to go with them.

 

[sigp220.45]

Nice find on that Python.

But...

Did you get the Cobra?...

Larry

Yup, it was a double Snake day.

 

[max503]

Its amazing what a few drops of oil and some knowledge can accomplish at times.

You deserve that Python.

 

[glenncal1]

I am not a Python fan (nothing wrong with them, just not my cup of tea). But I would have hurt my arm getting my wallet out to pay $1200 for that gun

 

[Mrnurse]

1200.00...1200.00 THATS A STICKER OF 1200.00 YOU ROBBED THE COP SHOP.

 

[Laketime]

Why RemOil? I hate RemOil. That stuff congeals.

I would use RemOil before WD-40, but not much else. I would use almost any other lubricant than RemOil.

I find RemOil to be worthy of the Rem name.

Remington Oil is used by so many because it dries leaving behind a thin coat of teflon.Especially good for actions for long term storage.Not sure how it’s not working for you.

 

[max503]

Remington Oil is used by so many because it dries leaving behind a thin coat of teflon.Especially good for actions for long term storage.Not sure how it’s not working for you.

I always liked that Remington bore cleaner that had the abrasive in it. Sure wish I could find some.

 

[boykinlp]

You should have told the supply place that they needed to reduce the price since it was hard to cock and turn the cylinder.
Larry

Great price for a great find.

 

[TheHobbyist]

How cool is that? Great find, enjoy!

 

[sigp220.45]

Well, it shoots as expected.

100 rounds of foreign .357s (Fiocchi and Aguila), all went off with the appropriate sound and fury.

It definitely made me appreciate the grips on the 2020, as homely as they are. The double raised cheese-grater panels on this one really got my attention.

 

[dmthomp32]

Well, it shoots as expected.



100 rounds of foreign .357s (Fiocchi and Aguila), all went off with the appropriate sound and fury.



It definitely made me appreciate the grips on the 2020, as homely as they are. The double raised cheese-grater panels on this one really got my attention.

Got to love it when you roll the dice on a potential issue or non-functional firearm only to end up with a beautiful revolver that shoots like this. If you don't like those cheese grater factory grips you could always replace them and sell them for $300! Further reducing the amount of money you have in this police confiscated python. I say that jokingly. She shoots great now I'm even more jealous of your find!

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[CA Escapee]

You should have told the supply place that they needed to reduce the price since it was hard to cock and turn the cylinder.
Larry

Great price for a great find.

Really! Didn't even grind them on the price.

 

[CH4]

$1200
Raining Pythons here too. I accumulated these 3 in as many weeks. I am not a big Colt collector, but sometimes stuff happens.
Nonetheless, I am happy too have them in my accumulation.

1976 6"
1961 4"
2021 4"

 

[Greyman50]

To quote “ Krap Game” (Don Rickles) on Kellys Hero's, You got a Deal, Deal!!!

 

[diyj98]

Why RemOil? I hate RemOil. That stuff congeals.

I would use RemOil before WD-40, but not much else. I would use almost any other lubricant than RemOil.

I find RemOil to be worthy of the Rem name.

I've been using it for several years now with zero problems. Maybe you got a bad batch.

 

[444 Magnum]

Rem Oil is used by so many because it dries leaving behind a thin coat of teflon.

Rem Oil will set up so firm it will stiffen an action and then requires another lubricant to loosen it up.

USMC got me started on Break Free CLP and I've been using it ever since.

I bought a very nice Winchester 1886 from a reputable GB seller. When I received it, I thought the barrel and mag tube had been cold blued. As I started wiping it with CLP, it eventually started breaking down and coming off. That's when I realized it was Rem Oil. Not my first run in with it.

 

[canoeguy]

A 4" blued Python is my Grail Gun. I was following one on Gunbroker recently, had pitting on the side plate, rubber grips, German proof marks and an import mark. Still went for $1800.......

 

[xfarfuldog]

Most of my years on the police department I carried a 4" Python. I think I paid $ 350 for it like new. I used a lined Safariland holster so very little wear. It was replaced by a Sig 228 issued by my department. That was about 40 years ago.
Still has very little holster wear. It sits in my safe with another 4" blue Python. I hope my son and daughter appreciate them after I pass.

 

[S&W-Keeper]

Ever body needs a couple of Pythons.I bought my first many years ago.It is a 6" blue.I paid $160 for it.I. Bought a 4" bright stainless 7 or 8 years ago for $600. They are amazing.

 

[KalamazooKid]

Beautiful catch on that deep blue Python!

I was late to the game but truly enjoy these two. A 6” nickel from 1978 and a 2.5” from 1988 wearing some Grashorn’s.