[Cop_Out]

Very interesting thread. Thanks for taking the time to assemble it.

 

[scstrain]

How do you deal with shallow or non existent Colt horse stamping? It wouldn't make sense to restore a gun and not have a top notch way of restoring the pony. That would be the deal breaker for me.

I have always been amazed at how many Guns have come from the factory with light strikes, especially the Pony.

 

[Custom Shop Inc]

Sorry we haven't gotten the AFTER RESTORATION photos of the hand-etched Colt Python yet, but we've been "UP TO OUR EYEBALLS IN SNAKES" - Colt Pythons, Anacondas, Cobras, and Diamondbacks that is. We're hoping to get it assembled tomorrow and will make a video of the process for you. Our professional photographer is out until Monday, so you will definitely see BEFORE & AFTER photos then. We apologize and thank you for being patient!

 

[MAM]

Wow! I am waiting to see the results so I can send my python off to you for a re-bluing.

 

[Razer]

This is quite the thread, really appreciate you documenting the steps. Based on the great prep work, my money is on this turning out to be a terrific piece when it's done.

 

[Custom Shop Inc]

Well, we hope you will agree that it was worth the wait. Here is the badly hand-etched Colt Python that we restored here at Custom Shop, Inc. Shown are BEFORE & AFTER photos. Given the limitation on photo postings, we will have to show you all the different views in subsequent postings. So, what do you think of our work? Do you think the owner will be happy when he sees it (complete with a pair of new grips)?

 

[Custom Shop Inc]

More BEFORE & AFTER photos.

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[Custom Shop Inc]

The last of our BEFORE & AFTER photos.

 

[Signal_20]

Wow

 

[Kahrman]

What Signal said...WOW

Nice work

 

[MARKO65]

do they do nickel or just blued revolvers.... i have a DB that needs some nickel love.

 

[MAM]

Ok I am sold....how do I send mine in?

 

[Signal_20]

If I hadn't seen these photos I would never have believed that gun could be restored like this after seeing the condition it was in. It makes me wish I had a gun that needed restored so I could send it to you Outstanding job to you and your crew.

Jim

 

[oberon]

Magic.
Or is it sleight of hand?
Is it even the same revolver?
Amazing.

 

[jringo8769]

well that is real care and dedication to a very unloved pistol...excellent work by your entire staff....thank u for sharing it...God Bless,John...

 

[Cholo]

oberon, I went over the before/after pics with a fine toothed comb and it's the real deal.

 

[Cop_Out]

I would imagine The custom Shop is going to be VERY busy.

 

[Custom Shop Inc]

Ok I am sold....how do I send mine in?

It's very easy. Please go to our website (Home - Custom Shop) and click on the SERVICES menu at the top. On the pull-down menu, go to "How to Send Us A Firearm". You can also find additional information about our services under "Custom Shop Restoration & Refinishing Services". To view some of our work, you can visit our "Gallery of Completed Work" too.

If you don't find what you're looking for, please send us an email at [email protected].

We appreciate your interest and look forward to restoring your firearms.

 

[Custom Shop Inc]

do they do nickel or just blued revolvers.... i have a DB that needs some nickel love.

At this time we are just doing blued; however, we are evaluating nickel work down the road. When that time comes, we will post a notice on Colt Forum.

 

[Custom Shop Inc]

If I hadn't seen these photos I would never have believed that gun could be restored like this after seeing the condition it was in. It makes me wish I had a gun that needed restored so I could send it to you Outstanding job to you and your crew.

Jim

We appreciate your kind comments regarding the quality of our work and look forward to receiving your upcoming gun for restoration.