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Thanks. It was on consignment for $1500, and this was just a few months ago so I'm really happy with what I paid, it was definitely a steal. Whoever did the polish job does really good work.

Through more research I had discovered that the gun I have does not appear to be an original bright gun, but satin. Whether it was polished by the factory after the fact or some other company doesn't appear possible to determine. I called Colt and they said they cannot provide information on...

To me, in your first link that looks like a satin or matte finish even though the seller describes it as bright. Perhaps it's just the photography. Mine looks more like your second link. By the way, notice how on his box the portion where the finish would be listed is cut off? ;) I've yet to...

Here is a close-up of the horse. I don't have another to compare it to. In person it looks very sharp and crisp but I can see where the impression is heavier at the top and bottom than in the middle.

Thank you. Yes this is my first revolver (of any make). I guess I can scratch "nice revolver" off the list now :)

I recently purchased a Colt Python Elite with a 6" barrel with a bright stainless finish. I got a really good deal from a local shop who had it on consignment. My question is regarding the finish. The finish is clearly what is known as a "bright stainless" or "ultimate stainless" finish...

Good question. I think the wrench is about $90 and the inserts are $30-$40 each. Although he said he has gotten several Pythons in the shop over the past couple weeks, so I imagine that particular tool has paid for itself.

UPDATE: I visited a highly recommended local gunsmith today, Matt Babb of Bentwood Gunsmithing here in Las Vegas. He fixed it up for me while I waited. He had a proper frame wrench with the model specific nylon insert for the Python and gently bumped it into place. Barrel lines up perfectly...

Follow-up question for you guys. Do you think that the proper cylinder gap will be affected by having a smith tighten the barrel into place? My guess is no because the threads are fine and it's such a small amount, but wanted to get your thoughts.

I think the force required to bring the barrel into alignment would also be sufficient force to bend the frame if being torqued by the handle. Being careful and slow isn't the issue, it's improperly applying torque to the wrong part of the frame.

Well, I called Colt this morning. They said it wouldn't be covered because I'm not the original owner. I can send it in for service and they can get me a quote. Turnaround is typically 90 days... :| By the way, they did tell me that based on the serial number the production date was 2004.

Yes, it's one of those things where one you notice it, it's all you see. But I handled it a fair amount at home while wiping it down and it didn't catch my eye. It was only when looking down the sights at a white wall that I noticed it. I'll be calling Colt tomorrow. Why risk it when they will...

Very funny. I'm not ham-fisted by any means, but if you think I'm going to attempt some bubba gunsmithing with no prior experience or proper tools on a collector gun with a perfect finish you would be wrong. I agree that in retrospect it seems like a big error, but in-hand it's not as glaring...

Thanks. I always appreciate the DIY type answers because that's usually the way I handle things. But in this case there is no chance I'm going to try this myself. The only ones who I would let work on this gun is Colt. Quick question though. The way I read your post it sounds backwards to me...

This, plus even if I had seen the problem I would have bought it anyway. I now see that this is a factory issue rather than an abuse issue, which makes me way more comfortable about the whole thing.

Yes, it's an Elite. Well, good to know those are the correct grips.

This is reassuring, thank you.

Interesting. Fortunately I do love the walnut. Do you think that since the Elite's were from the custom shop that the vendor could have requested walnut? It would be a shame if Colt didn't offer anything other than rubber on such a nice revolver.

Thank you, I appreciate all your help!

I mean, honestly, who knows if anyone ever noticed? I gave it a good look over at the shop and didn't see the problem. I even looked down the sights and it didn't catch my eye. Although, that is how I noticed it at home, by looking down the sights at a white wall in my den. I think the contrast...