Which Python? help me decide

Cyberbug · October 18, 2007, 04:53 PM

Should have posted it here in the first place - sorry about that

I have decided on getting a Python this week. Thanks to many members here.

What I can't decide is which year manufactured to get.

Should I get a 1970-71 model which looks in great condition or a pre 1960 model which also looks in great shape there is a 10 year difference.

I read that before 1964 all Pythons were completely made by hand.

I also read that Don Tedford was working on the pythons in the Colt Custom shop in the 70s.

decision decision - I have no clue.

can someone help, I can provide further details through email or PM.

regards,

Faisal

flusher · October 18, 2007, 05:36 PM

The earlier one is the better investment.
Make sure it has the correct grips. Gold medallions and FULLY CHECKERED

Cyberbug · October 18, 2007, 05:45 PM

Thanks, I will shoot it ,but care for it.
I am just looking for the best built out of the two choices, even though earlier one would be more money.
I can go 1970s or early model.

Cyberbug · October 22, 2007, 11:03 AM

So bought a 1958 Python

Pictures to follow once I have it in my hand.

GUNKWAZY · October 22, 2007, 07:05 PM

Congrats on the New/old Colt.
You forgot one thing though... WE LIKE PICTURES right away !!!!
I swear I wrote that before you said pictures to follow.

Jeff (GUNKWAZY)

Cyberbug · October 22, 2007, 07:20 PM

Okay here ya go

These are from the Seller - I am sure he wont mind since I have already sent him the funds.

It will be a week or so before I get I will do a fresh set.

Dfariswheel · October 22, 2007, 07:40 PM

Very nice early Python.

In case you may not know it, the early style fully checkered grips are worth OVER $200.00 on eBay.
Python factory grips in general and the early style fully checkered in particular, are worth big money these days.
DON'T LOOSE THEM.

Cyberbug · October 23, 2007, 02:04 AM

Thank you

Since you approve, I know I made the right choice.
Its is 98%+ condition. I could have bought a 1957 model or held up for another 1958 with box but I am not a collector. I don't think I did wrong with this one. I am going to do it justice and shoot 10s/Xs with it, thats what it was built for. No safe queen/kings here, Its one short life.

I liked 1958 year - there were only 1500 made that year according to the records on the internet. I also found that prior to 1963 all were made by hand completely, after that some automation took place.

Plus I had already acquired a 1958 Python magazine advertisement

shows price as $125, I am sure that was a lot of money back then. I got some other memorabilia as well. Should be a fun photo-shoot

357 Plato · October 23, 2007, 02:27 AM

Congrats Cyberbug. Nice to know that it is not put away in a dark safe. I hope that you will shoot it a lot. Have fun out there

FS2K · October 23, 2007, 04:48 AM

Excellent choice!

TNBulldog · October 23, 2007, 10:33 AM

I am so jealous. What did you give for that if you don't mind my asking?

Cyberbug · October 23, 2007, 10:52 AM

I would leave at " a lot" $$$$ and thanks.

October 18, 2007, 04:53 PM	#1
Cyberbug Member Join Date: November 12, 2002 Location: NJ, US Posts: 28	Which Python? help me decide Should have posted it here in the first place - sorry about that I have decided on getting a Python this week. Thanks to many members here. What I can't decide is which year manufactured to get. Should I get a 1970-71 model which looks in great condition or a pre 1960 model which also looks in great shape there is a 10 year difference. I read that before 1964 all Pythons were completely made by hand. I also read that Don Tedford was working on the pythons in the Colt Custom shop in the 70s. decision decision - I have no clue. can someone help, I can provide further details through email or PM. regards, Faisal

October 18, 2007, 05:45 PM	#3
Cyberbug Member Join Date: November 12, 2002 Location: NJ, US Posts: 28	Thanks, I will shoot it ,but care for it. I am just looking for the best built out of the two choices, even though earlier one would be more money. I can go 1970s or early model. Last edited by Cyberbug; October 18, 2007 at 07:35 PM.

October 22, 2007, 11:03 AM	#4
Cyberbug Member Join Date: November 12, 2002 Location: NJ, US Posts: 28	So bought a 1958 Python Pictures to follow once I have it in my hand. Last edited by Cyberbug; October 22, 2007 at 07:17 PM.

October 23, 2007, 04:48 AM	#10
FS2K Senior Member Join Date: September 9, 2006 Posts: 1,853	Beautiful Gun man! Excellent choice! __________________ Just a big fan of guns.

October 23, 2007, 10:52 AM	#12
Cyberbug Member Join Date: November 12, 2002 Location: NJ, US Posts: 28	I would leave at " a lot" $$$$ and thanks. __________________ _________________________ Distinguished Pistol Shot Master - 2600 club

October 18, 2007, 05:36 PM	#2
flusher Senior Member Join Date: January 15, 2001 Location: Connecticut Posts: 219	The earlier one is the better investment. Make sure it has the correct grips. Gold medallions and FULLY CHECKERED

October 22, 2007, 07:05 PM	#5
GUNKWAZY Senior Member Join Date: January 23, 2007 Location: Sunny AZ Posts: 597	Congrats on the New/old Colt. You forgot one thing though... WE LIKE PICTURES right away !!!! I swear I wrote that before you said pictures to follow. Jeff (GUNKWAZY)

October 22, 2007, 07:40 PM	#7
Dfariswheel Senior Member Join Date: May 4, 2001 Posts: 7,478	Very nice early Python. In case you may not know it, the early style fully checkered grips are worth OVER $200.00 on eBay. Python factory grips in general and the early style fully checkered in particular, are worth big money these days. DON'T LOOSE THEM.

October 23, 2007, 02:04 AM	#8
Cyberbug Member Join Date: November 12, 2002 Location: NJ, US Posts: 28	Thank you Since you approve, I know I made the right choice. Its is 98%+ condition. I could have bought a 1957 model or held up for another 1958 with box but I am not a collector. I don't think I did wrong with this one. I am going to do it justice and shoot 10s/Xs with it, thats what it was built for. No safe queen/kings here, Its one short life. I liked 1958 year - there were only 1500 made that year according to the records on the internet. I also found that prior to 1963 all were made by hand completely, after that some automation took place. Plus I had already acquired a 1958 Python magazine advertisement shows price as $125, I am sure that was a lot of money back then. I got some other memorabilia as well. Should be a fun photo-shoot

October 23, 2007, 02:27 AM	#9
357 Plato Senior Member Join Date: March 14, 2006 Posts: 178	Congrats Cyberbug. Nice to know that it is not put away in a dark safe. I hope that you will shoot it a lot. Have fun out there

October 23, 2007, 10:33 AM	#11
TNBulldog Senior Member Join Date: January 10, 2007 Posts: 159	I am so jealous. What did you give for that if you don't mind my asking?