Need Help To Date Colt Python

[45shooter]

This morning I was offered for sale a 6" blued Python by a co-worker. The serial number of the revolver is K160XX and the seller said it he had since 1997 but was purchased by his father-in-law around 1988.

I have seen this revolver before and it is in prime condition and shoots great. Only thing I would like to know is when this revolver was actually produced.

Any help would be appreciated.

 

[dfariswheel]

Actually, it was made in 1980. The "K" prefix Pythons started out with K01000 in '79, and went to about K16265 by the end of the year.

1980 started at K16266.

 

[stans]

Either 1980 or 1981, can't be really sure.

 

[OF]

Dating a Python? Look, you can love your guns, just don't love your guns.



- Gabe

 

[dfariswheel]

Sorry, I "fat fingered" the keys.

Your Python was made in 1979. The "K" series went from K16266 in 1980 so yours was produced in later 1979.

 

[45shooter]

Thanks guys

I went and got the Python last night. It looks good next to my other 2 1/2" and 4" Python I'm still looking and thinking about 8" Python for future.

 

[stans]

I have a six and an eight inch Python, I was planning on getting a four and a 2-1/2, but the prices skyrocketed, so my collection remains incomplete. I even entertained fantasies of finding a three inch Python, but not anymore!