Colt Python date of birth & grips??
Just bought a Colt Python with V297xx and it has Pachmayr grips. Can't find the date made and pretty sure these grips weren't original. Did it come with wood? Thanks.
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Looks like it was made in 1978.
Walnut grips with about 50% checkering were standard at the time.
Period grips have asking prices in the hundreds of dollars... but no bids in current auction side listings.
Hope your purchase price reflected that.0 -
I got a pretty good deal. 6" barrel, blued for $900. It does have issues such as not original grips, one buggered screw head, some holster wear, and some pitting? spots here and there. Worst is a couple 1/4" spots light rust?? on left side barrel just before "Python" word and right after "357". Still it is a Python and I love Colts.
Would love to find a pair of original style wood grips but most are priced out of my range. Will just have to be patient and hope one comes my way.
Thanks Hawk for the info, it is much appreciated.0 -
You got a GREAT deal!!! Enjoy.[:)][:)][:)][:)][:)] 0
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