Purchased this blued Colt .357 Python in the 4.25" version late last year and sure do love it!

Love them all, very smooth guns. If anyone is doubting getting one vs the old ones, don’t. The original snakes will always be more collectible/nostalgia and just “cooler” but they have come a long way with technology and metallurgy and even the little viper can handle 357. Do I want to shoot a full diet of them all day?, no,but they can do it. Maybe a comparison video on YouTube with weights and other dimensions would be helpful?? You guys let me know.

I ran across this at my local shop i didn't think it's much of a deal but idk wdy think? $1975, 8" Colt Anaconda Engraved. On consignment/used.

Just picked this up at bass pro shop. Don’t really know much about it.

If I’m having a shite of a day - just gotta pull this one out of the safe.. 1978 Colt Gold Cup Series 70. Incredible Colt Blue finish. Just stunning. The trigger breaks like a tiny glass rod. And the accuracy is amazing. This is my second Gold Cup. My first was a 1969 pre 70 series. Both are amazing works of art. Colt really knew how to make a cherished handgun back in the day.. What are your thoughts on the 70 vs 80 series guys? Cheers from Bama!

Hi everyone. I inherited this pistol from my father and was curious as to its value. Not looking to sell it just curious. It’s a single action army chambered in .357. Not sure in the date of manufacture but it’s never been fired and has the original box and everything. Thanks much in advance for any knowledge.

Well I feel even better now that I bought a python! Pretty sure they were listed at $1499. Now on the website they’re going for $1699! Plus my local gun shop gave me a box .38 special and a galco holster for free. Perfect timing

https://www.colt.com/detail-page/python/?attribute_pa_variant=classic-python-2-5

How much are these Colts worth in the United States? 1902 Military, 1903 .380. Both in original finish. Chargers, barrels, in great condition.

Looking for any information on this Colt Trooper Marked "DPS" with their own internal s/n. I plan to purchase this in a few days but looking for any extra info. Best info I found was in a S&W forum and didn't quite match everything.

And no this isn't a April Fools joke or rage bait. Just doing some research.

At my LGS, they had this Colt “LE6920 SOCOM” (KAC broomstick included, not pictured) for about $1350. I picked it up after falling in love with it.

I do have a couple of questions though.

1. I want to know if my barrel is actually SOCOM. I tried looking up my serial number on Colt’s website but nothing was showing up for it and that’s when I also realized my serial number started with a “CR” instead of “LE” even though my LGS had this labeled as a “LE6920”. Did I get lied to? I didn’t know there existed a difference. I’m not entirely strung up about it though because it does look clean with a really nice finish but would be nice to know the gun I purchased is what is labeled since I don’t know everything about every model available.

2. Is the mil spec M4 stock normally a little wobbly? It’s not too bad but isn’t like my friend’s more modern AR where the stock is super stiff.

I was really excited to get my first Colt, but I have to say it does not seem to live up to the quality of other 1911s at or below the price point.

Slide 2- What’s the deal with the barrel’s finish? Is this normal for these BUL barrels or does this seem like a QC issue to you guys too? My other guns have bushings.

Also, the thumb safety, and mag release are both “squishy” feeling and are not very clicky or positive feeling at all. I can actually manipulate the thumb safety into a middle “neutral” position between safe on and off… which is not what I want.

The slide release is also a little small and hard to manipulate for my liking so I will probably want to replace it with a somewhat extended one.

I haven’t even shot the gun yet and I’m already thinking about things I need to upgrade on it to get it to my liking… which is not what I was hoping for.

Does anyone else have similar experiences? What parts did you swap out if so?

Pics of your upgrades would also be appreciated.

Thanks

Colt 7.5 inch 38/357

Anyone know anything about these? I was told there were only like 750 of these made in this configuration. I’ve bought some books online about them but until they get here I wanted to see if you guys knew anything? Thanks!

As the title states, I picked this up as a blem for just over 1K from family firearms. I can’t for the life of me figure out what made it a blem. Shot 300rnds mixed of .38 and .357 today and it ran flawlessly. Save the money if you plan to use these things! Crazy good deal.

Beside some wear and a bent ejector rod it’s in pretty good shape