Some photos of my 1959 Colt 357. Predecessor to the Python. Not as polished, not as handsome, but the action is almost as smooth. I have had a small collection of Colt DA revolvers and still have 8 of them including a Python. If you can find one of these I highly recommend it.
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February 03, 2022, 01:02 PM
bigwagon
Beautiful gun. I had one not quite that nice a few years ago that greatly regret selling.
February 03, 2022, 01:12 PM
jhe888
I only have one Colt revolver, a later nickeled Detective Special. It is a cool gun, but yours is cooler.
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February 03, 2022, 02:45 PM
got2hav1
Thanks guys. I used to have two Nickel DS s but sold them to a friend. Only have one Nickel revolver left now. A S&W 586. It's a tack driver and no plans to give it up.
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February 03, 2022, 04:35 PM
P-220
What a beautiful handgun.
Imagine having that in 1959!
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February 03, 2022, 05:43 PM
got2hav1
I wonder what it cost in '59. Guessing around 40-50 bucks. LOL. I was 3 years old so I probably wouldn't have been a buyer.
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February 03, 2022, 07:08 PM
Texas Bob C.
I had a 6" version. It was a very nice pistol. Not as sexy as a Python but it shot very well.
February 03, 2022, 07:15 PM
got2hav1
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Originally posted by Texas Bob C.: I had a 6" version. It was a very nice pistol. Not as sexy as a Python but it shot very well.
I believe the 6" barrel was more rare than the 4" and I want to say there were only 5K produced total in all lengths.
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February 03, 2022, 08:48 PM
Syngin1066
My grandfather was a motorcycle cop in Rhode Island in the 60’s and he carried a 4” Colt just like that. My mom has a bunch of photos of him in uniform, some were of him shooting. When I was a kid, I thought they were so cool.
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February 03, 2022, 10:47 PM
parabellum
Most may find this odd, but I'd rather have that than a Python.
February 04, 2022, 08:27 AM
got2hav1
Para, don't think I have read anywhere.. do you have a favorite revolver?This message has been edited. Last edited by: parabellum,
February 04, 2022, 08:41 AM
DSgrouse
lovely pistol
February 04, 2022, 09:34 AM
TheFrontRange
Congrats, that looks great!
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February 04, 2022, 03:00 PM
parabellum
quote:
Originally posted by got2hav1:
quote:
Originally posted by parabellum: Para, don't think I have read anywhere.. do you have a favorite revolver?
Nothing particular comes to mind.
Crap, sorry, I intended to quote your post and ended up editing it. Apologies.
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February 04, 2022, 03:31 PM
got2hav1
quote:
Originally posted by parabellum:
quote:
Originally posted by got2hav1:
quote:
Originally posted by parabellum: Para, don't think I have read anywhere.. do you have a favorite revolver?
Nothing particular comes to mind.
Crap, sorry, I intended to quote your post and ended up editing it. Apologies.
No worries.
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February 05, 2022, 06:32 AM
WRAM1
That is nice! There is something about finely blued steel and wood…
February 19, 2022, 10:46 AM
Paddy314
My grandfather bought one to use as a duty gun in 1963. He paid $35 for it at the pawn shop. I still have the pistol and receipt. His off duty gun was a Detective Special with the thin barrel. My two most cherished firearm s.
February 21, 2022, 01:23 PM
Voshterkoff
I’ve always liked them, but the ones I’ve come across have been well used. My old King Cobra fills my need for now.
March 05, 2022, 06:12 AM
glider
I have a 6 inch, they were the model the Python was made from. I also have 2 6 inch officer model matches in 22 and 38. They make a very nice trio and they all shoot great. I bought the 357 from a Judge in upstate N.Y. who also owned a gun shop. I think I paid 400 for it which 30 years ago was a bunch of money for that gun but I've never regrated it.
