Thanks so much in advance for any info you can provide! Colt experts! Put on your research caps and let me know what you know! I was hoping to find a nice older model Python made before 1975 if possible. Not sure if this gun could end up being a great collectable, or just a more recent production model, but I would really like to know when it was made. I plan to call Colt tomorrow and see if they have any idea short of having to pay them that infamous 75 bucks for a custom search.įigured I would drop my question in here in case anyone out there has any information on guns that Colt obviously produced specifically for ATF use from the factory. I have scoured the internet and asked around with local gun buddies and everyone has been stumped as to when this gun was made, and why it has such an unusual serial number sequence. Here is the serial number of the gun minus the last five digits which I am using Xs for here:
The only thing that has been stopping me from going through with the deal is the fact that the gun has a serial number sequence that I have never seen used before on any Python I have ever checked or read reference to. Have wanted another Python for years after I was forced to sell off my own 74 stainless about 10 years ago. The gun appears to be in excellent shape and although the price is a wee bit on the high side for my budget, I have all but decided to buy it. I have the opportunity to purchase a 98+% condition used Colt Python 6" model from a dealer out of state. This question is posed specifically to those most informed Colt experts out there. I finally have found the need of your services! I love your web site and hope it continues to grow.I have been lurking on these forums for some time, enjoying all the interesting topics.
So as far as quality of the parts in a Colt revolver: the ones produced on modern CNC machines were most likely superior to the older hand made versions.
By 1980 they were very reliable, easy to program and produced very high quality components, much more so than a good machinist on a manual machine. In the beginning, one needed to know a great deal about electronics just to keep them going. One of the main reasons was the cost of the equipment and high degree of training to program and operate older CNC machines. Most machining was done on manual machines before that. It really did not have much of an impact until the mid to late 70’s. I have been in the CNC machining business since its introduction to the manufacturing industry. "You made a statement that CNC machining had an impact on the possible quality or value of guns made after 1965. CNC Machining Info Provided by Ron (Thank you Ron, very insightful)
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