Colt Python date of manufacture.

omaharsm · March 29, 2014, 08:34 AM

Can anyone help me determine the birthdate of my Colt Python?
Serial # LA7257 Thanks in advance.

bedbugbilly · March 29, 2014, 04:14 PM

Google "Proofhouse" - click on Colt and you should be able to hunt it up easily

Nick_C_S · March 29, 2014, 06:15 PM

Mine starts with a "K" and was made in 1983. If that's any help.

I'm going to have to google "proofhouse" per bedbugbilly. Sounds like an interesting site.

Edit:

Hmm, I went there. For the Python, it only had data up to 1978.

omaharsm · March 29, 2014, 06:29 PM

I think my gun was born in 1980, but like you, I found no info at the Proofhouse. Will call Colt customer service and see if they're of any help. Not holding my breath. Will let you know if successful.

22-rimfire · March 29, 2014, 06:35 PM

1980 per Wilson.

Dfariswheel · March 29, 2014, 06:35 PM

LA7257 was made in 1980.

Sevens · March 30, 2014, 03:05 AM

Can you folks with the book do a King Cobra with serial number KK5xxx?

Probably early 90's, I'm thinking?

omaharsm · March 30, 2014, 09:39 AM

Thanks again for the feedback on my Python birthday.

22-rimfire · April 1, 2014, 12:50 PM

The "book" stops at 1985. After that, you have to call Colt.

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Nick_C_S Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2013 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,525	Mine starts with a "K" and was made in 1983. If that's any help. I'm going to have to google "proofhouse" per bedbugbilly. Sounds like an interesting site. Edit: Hmm, I went there. For the Python, it only had data up to 1978. __________________ Gun control laws benefit only criminals and politicians - but then, I repeat myself. Life Member, National Rifle Association Last edited by Nick_C_S; March 29, 2014 at 06:21 PM. Reason: Additional information added.

March 29, 2014, 06:29 PM	#4
omaharsm Junior Member Join Date: March 19, 2005 Posts: 10	Colt Birthday I think my gun was born in 1980, but like you, I found no info at the Proofhouse. Will call Colt customer service and see if they're of any help. Not holding my breath. Will let you know if successful.

March 30, 2014, 03:05 AM	#7
Sevens Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 11,756	Can you folks with the book do a King Cobra with serial number KK5xxx? Probably early 90's, I'm thinking? __________________ *Attention Brass rats and other reloaders:* I really need .327 Federal Magnum brass, no lot size too small. Tell me what caliber you need and I'll see what I have to swap. PM me and we'll discuss.

March 29, 2014, 06:35 PM	#5
22-rimfire Senior Member Join Date: February 19, 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 5,323	1980 per Wilson.

March 29, 2014, 06:35 PM	#6
Dfariswheel Senior Member Join Date: May 4, 2001 Posts: 7,478	LA7257 was made in 1980.

March 30, 2014, 09:39 AM	#8
omaharsm Junior Member Join Date: March 19, 2005 Posts: 10	Python Birthday Thanks again for the feedback on my Python birthday.

April 1, 2014, 12:50 PM	#9
22-rimfire Senior Member Join Date: February 19, 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 5,323	The "book" stops at 1985. After that, you have to call Colt.