22-rimfire
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I'd shoot it. I have a 6" Trooper Mark III (357) that shoots well and is very smooth in single and double action. After shooting this one a bit, I decided to sell my original Python (bought in the late 70's) and put the money into Colts that I have more interest in. That was back when Pythons were selling for $1000 tops in mint condition.
Selling that one was perhaps a weak moment, but I was very happy with the Colts I purchased shortly after. One included a 6" NIB Blue Diamondback in 38spl. Also bought a Trooper 22 that day. It was a good show day. I don't have many days like that anymore as funds have been a lot tighter for things I just want versus need.
Added: When you are a Colt collector, if you have perfect specimans of a particular gun and you like to shoot, most would shoot a 98% Python. But if you are a budding collector and the 98% Python is the best you can afford, then you probably wouldn't shoot it. I think ColtPythonElite falls into the first catagory. It is often a matter of perspective.
Selling that one was perhaps a weak moment, but I was very happy with the Colts I purchased shortly after. One included a 6" NIB Blue Diamondback in 38spl. Also bought a Trooper 22 that day. It was a good show day. I don't have many days like that anymore as funds have been a lot tighter for things I just want versus need.
Added: When you are a Colt collector, if you have perfect specimans of a particular gun and you like to shoot, most would shoot a 98% Python. But if you are a budding collector and the 98% Python is the best you can afford, then you probably wouldn't shoot it. I think ColtPythonElite falls into the first catagory. It is often a matter of perspective.
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