Stainless

 

Beats me, but for a couple of years after buying my Python I assumed it was stainless. But it's e-nickel. The finish isn't really rough or frosty. It just looks laike stainless to me. But you're right. This has been discussed a lot.

 

What year does the serial indicate? If it is before 1982 it is not stainless. If it is on the cusp or after 1982 and does not have an S in the ejector shroud, under the ejector star and under the stocks, it is not stainless unless it was just before they marked them. Perhaps it is even brushed hard chrome if it does not have the nickel tint. Yes, it has been discussed, but if you can't sleep, get a letter.

 

Let me rephrase the question. What do you see when you look at the pictures of this python? Look at the target A1A, then pull the trigger

 

Ultimately depending on the serial number and without the "S" proof mark my guess is E-Nickel. Here's mine for comparison.

 

Thanks, that is what I was looking for. Your gun has the same texture to the finish.

 

Python e-nickel was smoother and shinier then standard e-nickel/Coltguard. Colt called it "Royal Coltguard".

Again, if there's no "S" stamps on the barrel, rear of the cylinder and left lower side of the frame, it's not stainless.

 

Looks E Nickel to me.