Colt Python Serial Numbers Pn
Posted By admin On 02.09.19Nickel is in both metal contents. The amount of chromium seperates the 2. Stainless will not water stain whereas nickel will.
Davese: 1)Your Python was made in 1975. The serial number range for 1975, was from 01001E through 15000E. 2)If in mint condition, I would estimate the value of your python to be between $950 and $1,300-depending upon what part of the Country that you are in?
Stainless unless highly polished is a dull bluish silver in color and nickel has more lustre and very shiny. Both steels have chromium. Some stainless steels are non-magnetic and this would be the first test I would try. Stainless will seal or heal itself when scratched which is why you have to do a scratch test in an unseen area.
As for unfired,doesn't matter if it's 1 time or 1000 times. Bore condition is what matters as all firearms are test fired before they leave factory.
1981 Colt Python
With box,papers and warranty card close to $2000/$2300 either side of the line depending on how well everything is documented and condition. I have posted earlier I just saw a python in 'good' go for $1150 at an auction. Mint would double with box and papers. Videoguy,For serial number info:The serial number is stamped in three places on the Python:1. On the frame just below the barrel. You have to swing out the cylinder to see it.2.
On the cylinder crane. This is the part that holds the cylinder on the frame.
The number is stamped exactly opposite the frame number.- Swing out the cylinder and you can see both the frame and crane stamps.3. Inside the side plate. You have to remove the side plate (DON'T REMOVE THE SIDE PLATE. It's too easy to damage it).From Serial #s Up to 1985Here is a list of Python production years and either the first serial number for that year or the range of serial numbers for that year. For example, serial # 1649 was produced in 1956.Year Serial Number1955 98 555191 13100-0, Start 'E' series- E10011970 E63011971 E212011972 E380011973 E535011974 E610011975 E83701-E99999, 01001E to 15001E- 48301E- 86201E-99999E, 01001N to????, V010011979 V367371980 V88374 to V99999, AL0101 to AL9999, LA0101 to LA9999, VA1001 to VA9256. K01000 to????1981 K162661982 K757481983 K99999. T01001 to????1984 T275411985 T34453For anything after 1985 you need to call Colt.
Colt Python Serial Numbers Years
Colt Python Serial Numbers By Year
They will only tell you the year of production over the phone. For any other information you need to write to the Colt historian.