Colt Python

[Hedgemeister]

I picked up a nickel Colt Python 4" in a trade and it's my first one. I have had some S&Ws and Rugers but this baby is so smooth and the lockup is incredible. I now see what the fuss is all about. Oh yeah and this baby has real elephant ivory grips as well. I was planning on selling or trading it off, but this might have found a permanent home. Anybody know where I can find icfo on when it was manufactured? It has a serial number starting with V09. Thanks

 

[bikemutt]

Year:1978 S/Ns:V01001 - V36736 Qty:35,736

Congrats, we need pictures though, or maybe this didn't really happen

 

[Hedgemeister]

Great, thanks for the reply. I will try and get some pics up later. I'm out of town right now.

 

[Armored farmer]

Hedgemeister,
I have a '76 model 4" Python Elite. By far and away the most accurate handgun that I own.
Congrats.....sounds like you have a real classic. Now let the search begin for proper leather.(I need one too!)

 

[Hedgemeister]

Any ideas on the leather? It came with a new Galco Phoenix holster, but I'm going to look at other options as well.

 

[pendennis]

For gun leather, I'd consider going to El Paso Saddlery. They make phenomenal holsters.

 

[ColtPythonElite]

Hedgemeister,
I have a '76 model 4" Python Elite. By far and away the most accurate handgun that I own.
Congrats.....sounds like you have a real classic. Now let the search begin for proper leather.(I need one too!)

The Python Elite wasn't made until about 1997.

 

[Armored farmer]

What?? Oops. I thought I looked that up ??!! I know it's an Elite.....I'll check the #'s again.

SN#....42XXXE My Python went back to Colt, and may have been re-barrelled??

<I don't want to steal Hedgemeister's thread.>

 

[dfariswheel]

42XXXE was made in 1976.

 

[TwoEyedJack]

Milt Sparks makes a really nice holster that would look nice wrapped around that Python. Here is a picture with my S&W66.

You can shake it upside down and the gun won't fall out. This one is cross draw.

 

[MtnSpur]

The Python Elite wasn't made until about 1997.

The Elite and the Elite Stainless had 2 runs 1997-1999 and 2002-2006 according to "The Book of Colt Firearms" 3rd Edition.

 

[RatherNotSay]

For gun leather, I'd consider going to El Paso Saddlery. They make phenomenal holsters.

I wasn't impressed with them...I live about 20minutes away from them and decided to check them out for a ruger sp101. Hardly any one there spoke english so it took a while. Didn't find anything practical.

 

[Hedgemeister]

kb no worries - good luck on the research

That Milt Sparks looks nice, I'll sheck them out. I'm in AZ so I think I'll check out Simply Rugged as well.

 

[Olympus]

Adams Leather Works!

 

[Armored farmer]

My Python was actually given to me. It had spent several years in a cardboard box on a garage floor. (Long story) When I got it, it was in terrible condition. I sent it to Colt for....well, evaluation. For less than $400. (1999 dollars)....they re-blued, re-gripped, apparently re-barrelled, re-hammered and tuned. If you look closely, you can see the pitting on the cylinder and frame.

 

[Hedgemeister]

Ok. So now I have proof lol

 

[brnmuenchow]

For gun leather, I'd consider going to El Paso Saddlery. They make phenomenal holsters.

That got my vote, for sure.