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I beg to differ, it is a machining/manufacturing flaw as noted above. It is a nickel finish piece, the uniformity and fact that it is under the plating means the errant mill cut was there before it left the factory. I don't think it affects the value and isn't that noticeable and surely won't affect the accuracy when shooting. Think you'd do more damage trying to have it rebarreled than just living with it the way it stands.It looks like someone tried to install scope mounts to your gun.
I thought that might be a possibility also, but it is located right under the front sight. It wouldn't make sense to install a scope mount where the front sight goes on a 6" barrel. I could be completely wrong, but I think as noted above, it's a factory miscue.It looks like someone tried to install scope mounts to your gun.
As gunbroke has identified it is a chrome piece and the deformity is uniform with circular lines showing at the area compared to smooth finish. Since another member said that he saw similar case on another piece I will consider it as factory QC Issue.I beg to differ, it is a machining/manufacturing flaw as noted above. It is a nickel finish piece, the uniformity and fact that it is under the plating means the errant mill cut was there before it left the factory. I don't think it affects the value and isn't that noticeable and surely won't affect the accuracy when shooting. Think you'd do more damage trying to have it rebarreled than just living with it the way it stands.
That's my story and I am going to stick to it.Think of it this way. You have a one of a kind Python!![]()
KMKCOLT I do believe it is from the factory since the gun has not been refinished and the nickel finish does show its age. It does not bother me now but before I read the posts for this thread I was under the impression that the colt factory would not pass something like this for sale. I will post more pictures soon and ask for opinions on the condition of the gun. Thanks for your feedback.You have to remember that these guns were production run guns not a custom gun. They were made as tools. It's not something I would worry about. It is factory and if you don't think it is well ask yourself why would anyone even do that and then refinish the gun for what reason? I'm sure if it bothers you that much sell it and get another. I personally don't mind it.