Beautiful old snake in the safe!

[1blindref]

I got a call from my favorite fun shop telling me about this old Python that just came in on consignment. I was trying to save up for a Sig P210, new X5, or 556, but I completely lost focus when I saw her!

This gun was made in 1958 (4 digit serial #) and is in unbelievably clean condition. Unfortunately the seller didn't have to original box, but I did get the original wood grips with her.

[cgbudde]

Ugly gun, but I'll take it off your hands for you. LOL.

Nice find.

[d90king]

Very nice, gotta love an old snake! Mine looks very similar from 1970...

[ruggerio]

sweet indeed. what are the grips?
and great photos

[1blindref]

sweet indeed. what are the grips?
and great photos

thanks

The grips are fake Ivory with Colt medallions. I have the original grips, but somebody painted clear on them and did a shitty job (WTF were they thinking??)

I going to try to strip the clear off and refinish them back to the original oil finish that Colt used back then.

[d90king]

thanks

The grips are fake Ivory with Colt medallions. I have the original grips, but somebody painted clear on them and did a shitty job (WTF were they thinking??)

I going to try to strip the clear off and refinish them back to the original oil finish that Colt used back then.

Heres a pic to look at for your refinishing project.

[1blindref]

very nice!
the 50's Python grips are just oil stained - no clear at all on them. I've been looking at pictures of them over on the Colt Forum.

I don't want to mess up the originals and have to buy a new (used) pair. the old style are hard to find and they go for stupid money - about $300

This is what they look like. Note the checkering goes all the way to the top of the grip.

[Bravo Whiskey]

Outstanding Find!

[imp81318]

very nice!
the 50's Python grips are just oil stained - no clear at all on them. I've been looking at pictures of them over on the Colt Forum.

I don't want to mess up the originals and have to buy a new (used) pair. the old style are hard to find and they go for stupid money - about $300

This is what they look like. Note the checkering goes all the way to the top of the grip.

$300

What kinda dough is that era python worth then??

[RuralTom]

I'm soooooo jealous! That's a beautiful Colt you've gotten yourself.