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a Colt Python question.

jamn
I am a Smith nut and I have only had 1 Colt in my collection until now. I bought a used Python from a friend that told me it was stainless steel. I assumed it was because I am used to Smiths(Smith doesn't nickel plate the hammer and trigger). I looked closer and I think now it is nickel. Is there a true way to tell? The serial # is E591xx.

Thanks for the help.

Jamn
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  • perry shooter
    Hello a magnet will stick to a nickel plated gun . It will also stick to some alloys of stainless so if it doesnot stick it is stainless but if if does stick you need another type of test.
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  • tomh.
    I think the E-prefix guns were made in the early 1970s. So I would assume it is nickel. The stainless Pythons debuted in the early 1980s.
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  • icdux1
    your gun was produced in 1973, i confer it is nickel. i predict you will no longer be a smith nut, that is one fine revolver.
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  • Ramtinxxl
    quote:Originally posted by icdux1
    your gun was produced in 1973, i confer it is nickel. i predict you will no longer be a smith nut, that is one fine revolver.


    When it comes to guns, anyway, I believe a man can have MORE than ONE love...I've been enamored with my Python (Nickle, 6"--tuned trigger) for about 20 years now. Just a couple of years ago, though, a sweet little Smith & Wesson PC 629 stole her way into my heart. Yes, I know, it was big'a me. [;)][:D][8D]
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  • johnny shack
    Recently bought a used Python; 4-in., nickel, in really nice condition. Noticed it has a very small stamped letter which appears to be a "P" inside a triangle shape on the right-hand side of frame near rear of trigger guard. Anyone know what this mark means.
    Thanks

    Johnny Shack
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  • icdux1
    that is the verified proof mark, hence the v.{triangle} p.
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