Pimp PPC’s & a Rusty Python

[Mark_Mark]

Looks like blood or salt water damage

If Guns could Talk! WOOOOE

 

[EMC45]

Blood/fluids will also “stain” blued and SS finishes as well. Even after being pressure washed clean of all biohazards it will still shown up in the finish. Kind of a ghost

 

[Mark_Mark]

That python makes me sad

A shame about the Python. Looks like it needs some work to restore it to its former glory.

Recoil Shield hardly has a make. Gun is silky smooth, like you would expect from a 79’s Python.! would if it was in a evidence locker for decades! could be

 

[Mark_Mark]

Blood/fluids will also “stain” blued and SS finishes as well. Even after being pressure washed clean of all biohazards it will still shown up in the finish. Kind of a ghost

Dude… you guys are giving me goosebumps

 

[Miami_JBT]

I want nothing to do with that Python!

I've seen plenty of guns that simply were in foam padded cases where humidity caused the same damage too.

 

[Mark_Mark]

I've seen plenty of guns that simply were in foam padded cases where humidity caused the same damage too.

well Who Knows! but… but how much would a refinish job cost? $500-$800?

 

[Miami_JBT]

well Who Knows! but… but how much would a refinish job cost? $500-$800?

I wouldn't buy it unless it was under $500.

$1,200 for that gun is ridiculous.

 

[adcoch1]

I'd offer 500 on the python and see what happens. Then ceracote it and drop a red dot on top. Piss off ALL the purists...

 

[Mark_Mark]

I'd offer 500 on the python and see what happens. Then ceracote it and drop a red dot on top. Piss off ALL the purists...

HECK YEAH!

 

[Bill B.]

Something that can be done with that Colt Python is engrave it. I had a S&W 27 31/2 inch that was worse and a engraver bought it. The trick is having a pattern in mind that can hide the damage.

 

[nofendertom]

Price on that Python is stupid high. I have seen new Pythons going for only a couple of hundred more.

 

[Mark_Mark]

Price on that Python is stupid high. I have seen new Pythons going for only a couple of hundred more.

I bought my Python for $1600 and it’s in really good shape + stainless

 

[Miami_JBT]

I'd offer 500 on the python and see what happens. Then ceracote it and drop a red dot on top. Piss off ALL the purists...

 

[Onty]

it’s interesting that bluing around the rust is very good condition. Except the Rust spots…

more detail photos

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Years ago I had seen on one website revolver in condition like this, maybe somewhat worse, although S&W M29, if I remembered correctly. The gun was mechanically fine, but outside pitting looked awful, and price was very low. Anyhow, owner sent it to a master engraver (I guess must cost a considerable amount of money) but the result was spectacular.

 

[Mark_Mark]

Years ago I had seen on one website revolver in condition like this, maybe somewhat worse, although S&W M29, if I remembered correctly. The gun was mechanically fine, but outside pitting looked awful, and price was very low. Anyhow, owner sent it to a master engraver (I guess must cost a considerable amount of money) but the result was spectacular.

That’s a great idea

an engraved PPC pimp gun