Does anyone know the first year for SS Pythons ?

[GUNKWAZY]

Does anyone here know what year the "Stainless" Colt Python was introduced ?
I have an early one and was curious if it was a first year production.

Thanks in advance.

Jeff (GUNKWAZY)

 

[pythonguy]

According to Dfariswheel, a very knowledgeble person in all things Colt, stainless steel pythons began production in the mid 1980's.

 

[GUNKWAZY]

Python

Thanks Pythonguy, was hoping to narrow that margin to a specific year.

I have one that's about an 1982-1983. So mid 1980's is not close enough.

Thanks, Jeff (GUNKWAZY)

 

[slick6]

GUNKWAZY:

I believe that I read somewhere, that 1983 was the first year that the stainless Python's were first introduced!

 

[Ala Dan]

The first Ultimate stainless steel Python's appeared on the scene
in 1985; as per the 25th edition of Gun Traders Guide. However,
it makes NO other reference to the regular stainless Python.

Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member

 

[GUNKWAZY]

Python

Now that I've looked a little closer, the Blue book states that the SS Python came on board in 1983.
I don't know why I just didn't read that closer in the first place.

Thanks guys, Jeff (GUNKWAZY)