Hello,
My name is Rick, I am a new member here, but long time gun owner/shooter. I just picked up my first Python yesterday. It's a 6" blued Python, and is in great condition (photo's to follow later). I have been using the search function and doing research, but I still have a few questions....
My serial number is V33007, but on the Colt Database website when I did a search I got, "Sorry, no records found." however on the Serial Number Data website it shows my Python as a 1978 model. Did I get a "no records found" because my Python fell into a serial number transition year? Was every Python serial number change a new generation? Ie. Gen I, II and III?
Are all Python grip frames the same size? Would the same grips fit the following - E&I frame Colt revolvers, Python, Official Police, Trooper, Army Special?
I cleaned my gun as soon as I got it home yesterday, and saw that the grips seemed to be serial numbered. What does that number mean, and is that grip number supposed to match the manufacture date of my gun?
The internal bore shows almost no marks that would indicate the gun had been fired, and the cylinder has very little rotational markings like most revolvers do.
I was thinking of getting a set of new grips for my Python, so as to preserve the original grips (photo's to follow), as they are in perfect condition. I was on eBay and everybody claims to be selling "brand new factory original grips", now I'm new to Colt Pythons, but 30+ year old "brand new factory original grips" aren't going for $80, are they? I was thinking of wood, finger groove type combat grips with or without checkering, I'd prefer checkering, but for the right grips I could live without it. Can anybody make a recommendations for good looking grips that will be functional yet enhance the looks of my weapon?
Later on tonight I will post some photo's of my gun.
Regards,
Rick
My name is Rick, I am a new member here, but long time gun owner/shooter. I just picked up my first Python yesterday. It's a 6" blued Python, and is in great condition (photo's to follow later). I have been using the search function and doing research, but I still have a few questions....
My serial number is V33007, but on the Colt Database website when I did a search I got, "Sorry, no records found." however on the Serial Number Data website it shows my Python as a 1978 model. Did I get a "no records found" because my Python fell into a serial number transition year? Was every Python serial number change a new generation? Ie. Gen I, II and III?
Are all Python grip frames the same size? Would the same grips fit the following - E&I frame Colt revolvers, Python, Official Police, Trooper, Army Special?
I cleaned my gun as soon as I got it home yesterday, and saw that the grips seemed to be serial numbered. What does that number mean, and is that grip number supposed to match the manufacture date of my gun?
The internal bore shows almost no marks that would indicate the gun had been fired, and the cylinder has very little rotational markings like most revolvers do.
I was thinking of getting a set of new grips for my Python, so as to preserve the original grips (photo's to follow), as they are in perfect condition. I was on eBay and everybody claims to be selling "brand new factory original grips", now I'm new to Colt Pythons, but 30+ year old "brand new factory original grips" aren't going for $80, are they? I was thinking of wood, finger groove type combat grips with or without checkering, I'd prefer checkering, but for the right grips I could live without it. Can anybody make a recommendations for good looking grips that will be functional yet enhance the looks of my weapon?
Later on tonight I will post some photo's of my gun.
Regards,
Rick