[Sergeant T]

Gentlemen, and Ladies, does anyone know what would cause the gold medallions to tarnish? Please see attached photos. My 1971 (DOB) Python is in excellent condition, but the checkered stock's gold medallions are really tarnished. I put Eagle grips on to save the original Stocks.

 

[Sergeant T]

Yes, I bought new medallions for the stocks already, just don't won't to replace the originals yet. I'm thinking about putting the Python back on the market. It came with Pachmayr grips too that weren't in to bad of shape. I found a red front sight post for it as well.

 

[Sergeant T]

Update, apparently the guy who owned the Python before me lacquered the stocks and turned the medallions that odd color. I'm the third owner of this 1971 Python. I had my Gunsmith properly fit and fix the stocks. He did a excellent job! With Colt in chaos and forever behind at their service center, I went ahead and had them corrected. I'm a happy guy. Lol