1979

I have acquired from the original owner the shipping boxes, boxes and papers to SA23329 and SA23330, which are Gen 3, Type 3 Engraved SAAs from 1979. The shipping boxes are in great shape and the boxes contain the papers, purchase order, and original grips (factory-replaced with Ivory). The...

I have a 6" blued Python that comes back as being made in 1980, but it has the 2 pin front sight. Is it possible that it was made in 1979? 1979 was supposed to be the last year that they used the 2 pin sight before Colt changed the barrel threads In 1980, and they went to the 1 pin sight..correct?