Browse a huge inventory of colt firearms for sale at cabela s, including the legendary colt. This trigger pull will have the same feeling from start to finish. Fully checkered, made of walnut with a dull oil finish. Unfollow colt python grips to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. If you are a fan of the colt python, this reference is a must addition to your firearms library. One year later, colts first da bigbore revolver arrivedthe model 1878 in. Hogg author of many firearms books including military small arms of the twentieth century, chuck hawks, and the late great jeff cooper. A history of the colt revolver from 1836 to 1940 by charles t. New listingcolt ij frame 357 python trooper officer 6t tyler t grip adapter gold used good. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Pythons have a reputation for accuracy, smooth trigger pull, and a tight cylinder lockup. From variations of grips to sights to grip medallions and finishes, each section also identifies on a scale of 1 to 5 which variations are the most rare.
Colts manufacturing company firearms, handguns, pistols, rifles, revolvers. Colts revolver mechanism is considered by some to be more innovation. The colt python was first introduced in 1955 as colts topoftheline model and. Grips of the same generation will sometimes show more or less pronounced variations and deviations, some are clear design changes while others indicate that colt used different subcontractors to make. They are similar in size and function to the colt trooper and colt lawman revolvers history. American rifleman a look back at the colt single action army. But the python was a dramatic change from anything colt had done before.
Gold medallions only on pythons, other guns used silver. The colt python was first introduced in 1955 as colts topoftheline model. Both the model 1877 and model 1878 were basically single actions fitted with da triggers and a new grip frame. After 1996, it was available only by special order from the colt custom shop until 2005 when the model was discontinued. It was born in the mid1950s in a postwar era in which quality was already starting to fall from the heights that american gun making had attained in the 1930s and 40s. Now unavailable, the colt python was intended for the premium revolver market segment. Of course the most famous is the colt python, but it was not the first of the seven colt snakes. The python s appearance is always striking with its hand polished metal, beautiful bluing and superb design. Gun show books seven serpents the history of colts. Sell colt grips including the late type python elite grips. The python is back, colt python 357 magnum 38 special.
Get a grip, cowboy grips do more than change the looks of your handgun. Colt python rifles ruger 1022 remington xp100 grip reduction miscellaneous. Original colt python gripnew pistol grips at gunbroker. This product is no longer available, however 1576360 can be used as a replacement part. I was cruising the internet looking for a set of grips and saw there are as many as three generations of this gun.
Colt python factory original hammer and trigger matched set. The approach to what we now call a carry gun was much different a generation ago. Gunbroker is the largest seller of pistol grips pistol parts gun parts all. Colts python, king of the seven serpents is the followup to gurney browns highly successful book seven serpents, the history of colts snake guns. Co076phg8 nill grips colt python officers match officers target official police. Stocks with checkering, highrelief carving, scrimshaw or some other textured surface like american elk. A reminder that your email address on your account must be valid and working to receive the reset request. Colts double action revolver model of 1878 1998 by don wilkerson relates the history and development of this first true bigbore da. This is a rubber monogrip with finger grooves for the colt python. Since its foundation by samuel colt in hartford, connecticut, this company has provided a staple for american firearms for nearly 200 years. This consists of redesigning the entire action so there is no stacking of the double action trigger pull. If you have an aging or wellused colt doubleaction firearm or colt firearm part, trust in us here at custom shop, inc. Inspired by the successful colt python, the diamondback was manufactured from 1966 to 1988 and was available in barrel lengths of 2. First introduced in 1955, it comes in blued, nickel, and stainless versions.
Dec 21, 2015 of these three, only the colt python was a radically new design, even though it could trace its ancestry back to the army special, a popular. Founded in 1836, colt manufacturing company is best known for the classic firearms manufactured in the 19th and 20th centuries. With its long and storied history colt conjures up a plethora of images at the mention of the name. Im the original owner of a colt python,blued with 8 barrel that i purchased in 1981. It was born in the mid1950s in a postwar era in which quality was already starting to fall from the heights that american gun making had attained in. From python, python hunter, 10 pointer, anaconda, diamondback, king cobra, boa, to the earlier detective special, trooper, official police and officers special. More than 275 highres digital color images depict almost all the variations, barrel lengths, finishes, sights, grips, and additional featuresspecial order options each gun is shown with its colt archives letter, showing when and where that. Having a firm grip on your sixgun can make the difference between a hit and a miss. Colt colt detective special, police positive anaconda, king cobra pocket 9 government 380 and mustang colt government 1911 python, trooper, official double eagle pocket. Trick out or upgrade your firearm with the largest gun parts selection at. Can anybody tell me what generation and frame to look for. Handgun grip for a colt python handgun worldwidegrips.
Colts python, king of the seven serpents gurney brown on. Frank glennglenn custom complete gunsmithing service. Colt python serial number tables gun collectors club. History of colt revolvers 14 matching articles field. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below.
Oct 21, 2010 heres the standard colt python grips, and about when they were used. So in 1898 colt debuted a new largeframe double action revolver chambered in the more popular and effective cartridges like. Up for your consideration is a pair of vintage jay scott grips for the colt revolvers with the e or i frame. The colt single action army, also known as the single action army, saa, model p, peacemaker and m1873, is a singleaction revolver with a revolving cylinder holding six metallic cartridges. The colt diamondback is a revolver manufactured by colts manufacturing company of hartford, connecticut, in calibers of. Of course i wasnt smart enough to keep the original grips and box yeah i know and id like to put it back to factory specs. Wilson wrote these books with the full cooperation of colt firearms and some. This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the state of california to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. After my initial encounter with my thennew python in 1979, i bought a set of herretts shooting master grips, modified them to my hand, and put the original stocks back in the box. A full barrel underlug, ventilated rib and adjustable sights combine to give the gun its unique look. The same type of grip was also used on other colt revolvers with silver medallions, some of which were made of a hard wood with a very dark brown stain. The colt python is a double action handgun chambered for the. Of these three, only the colt python was a radically new design, even though it could trace its ancestry back to the army special, a popular. Master card, discover and american express over the phone.
Colts python certainly lived up to expectations and has been described as the best production revolver ever made by such notable people as ian v. Colt firearms, colt guns, colt pistols, revolvers, ri. The revolver was built on the colt iframe, also known as the old. Grips are precision inletted on modern computerized machinery and hand finished on actual factory frames to assure proper fit grips are select grade and much harder and denser than walnut more.
These books were written for use as training aids for new gunsmiths and cover every possible aspect of disassembly, inspection, reassembly, and gunsmithing of the colt revolvers to factory standards. These books can be bought from brownells, midway usa, or direct from the publisher, heritage gun books. The colt python is known as the rolls royce of colt s revolvers. Wp7606 grips colt police positive wwii postal service. These books were written for use as training aids for new gunsmiths and cover every possible aspect of disassembly, inspection, reassembly, and gunsmithing of the. Colt python checkered rosewood grips with medallions.
Colts manufacturing, python, revolver, double action only, 357 magnum, 6 barrel, stainless finish, stainless steel frame, walnut grips, 6rd, red ramp frontadjustable rear. With 304 pages packed with information on every aspect of pythonology, it includes the following. This area is for discussions on all breeds of colt made semiauto pistols and usgi pistols. Some wax nostalgic over the elegant capandball revolver models of 1836, 51 and 60. New rivalries in the firearms world have taken center stage with social media fueling the flames. Colt python grips, new book and some other thoughts. The seven serpents of colt a lot of people have written about the colt snake revolvers, but most only cover one model and dont get into comparisons of all the snake guns. Colt python serial number tables guncollectorsclub. Left a rare factoryengraved 6inch nickelplated python with full d coverage and aftermarket ivory grips.
The reintroduced python has been technically revised and reinforced compared to the original revolver. It remained in production until 1873, when revolvers using fixed metallic cartridges came into widespread use. Colt commander full size, colt 1991a, colt gold cup, combat commander, colt night defender 1911. Chocked full of detailed fourcolor images including several gatefolds, the historical background information provided dovetails perfectly with the colt factory archived serial number ranges. The frame design changed over time, in three distinct series. I own many hogue grips on a variety of pistols and revolvers. Pythons produced from 1955 to 1969 have no letter in the serial number and are the most desirable to collectors. Jun 16, 2017 get a grip, cowboy grips do more than change the looks of your handgun. Guys spirit lives on in a dazzling array of materials styles and colors for your favorite pistol. Heres the standard colt python grips, and about when they were used.
Colt 1851 navy revolver project gutenberg selfpublishing. Python target grip reference guide the python target grips are often referred to as the 3 generations, but thats only part of the truth. A recessed target crown, userinterchangeable front sight, and walnut grip with the iconic colt medallion make this a gun youll want to shoot and show off. The colt bisley can be distinguished by the longer grip, the wider hammer. Colt forum since 2000 a forum community dedicated to colt firearm owners and enthusiasts. The colt python was in regular production from 1955 until 1996, and was offered in many different model variations with a wide range of barrel lengths, grips and finishes.
The new book from author gurney brown will be available for shipment in mid late march 2018. The colt python revolver in our pictures is a heavily personalized example decorated in a strongly patriotic theme with inlays depicting the statue of liberty, liberty bell, flag raising at iwo jima, and the spirit of 76. The new book from author gurney brown will be available for shipment in midlate march 2018. On the grips is the colt shield whilst on the underside of the grip is a us shield intertwined with a python with thirteen stars and the motto united we stand. The colt python was first introduced in 1955 as colt s topoftheline model. This will send a password reset to your email address on file. Price match 3 colt govt 9mm luger rail gun stainless steel 5in 9rd rosewood. The colt woodsman is a semiautomatic sporting pistol manufactured by the u.
The smoothness of the handfitted action is still considered the best around. New for sale by tackle unlimited on gunsamerica 982427801. The colt python is known as the rolls royce of colts revolvers. Buy my book in amazon the modern survival manual bugging out and relocating visit my. The colt pocket hammerless model 1903 is a very collectible pistol, and a great shooter even by todays standards. Get the best deals for original colt python grips at. In the history of modern double action american handguns, the colt python revolver stands above all others.
Mar 29, 2018 the colt python was released in 1955 and is considered by many the best gun made by the company. For my 1981 python, i started with the pachmayr gripper 2528 covers the front and the back of the handle it just felt a little wrong too long from front to back and i have very big hands with long, narrow fingers. Close beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Originally, colt manufactured pythons with hollow underlugs but quickly left them solid to add stabilizing barrel weight. The pythons appearance is always striking with its hand polished metal, beautiful bluing and superb design. Colt python the finest production revolver ever made. Little did guy know that his bright idea for a better grip would lay the foundation for todays hogue inc. In those halcyon days, most folks tucked a neat little breakaction revolver in their waistband or dropped a slim semiauto in their pocket. The methods shown are those used by the colt factory to restore a colt revolver to factory specification condition.