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February 13th, 2012, 06:05 AM
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#16 | | Designated Marksman
Join Date: May 2010 Location: North Carolina
Posts: 626
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Originally Posted by Quicksilvergoat  Look at it this way. Your saving money. If it's as you describe it's easily a 1500-1800 dollar pistol in most parts of the country. Plus it's a Colt. |
What he said
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February 13th, 2012, 06:18 AM
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#17 | | Master Gunner
Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ozarks
Posts: 882
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I bought my last two at shows around here during the past year for $1K for the 6" blue and $1.2K for the 4"blue, both in immaculate condition. However, these prices reflect the economic reality of the Hillbilly Riviera. From the time I purchased my first one in the Marine Corps for $110 at the exchange in 1963, it has been my opinion that these are the finest revolvers ever made. Regardless of finish, any price in the neighborhood of $1,000 is a bargain that would be difficult to pass up. Asking prices at shows are usually in the $1,500 range and even a pitted one which was mechanically sound brought $800. Go for it!
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February 13th, 2012, 07:08 AM
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#18 | | Fire Team Leader
Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SW Florida
Posts: 213
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I always read or hear about guys that luck into great deals on collectable firearms but wondered why it never happens to me, until 2 weeks ago. A good friend of mine has a buddy whose father passed away, and he had several guns he wanted to sell because he had no interest in them. I paid 600 dollars for this 1976 dated 6" Python. Thought I got a pretty good deal :-)  
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February 13th, 2012, 07:17 AM
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#19 | | Master Gunner
Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ozarks
Posts: 882
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I'd still be grinning!
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February 13th, 2012, 07:25 AM
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#20 | | Old Salt
Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: shiloh,il
Posts: 1,967
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All Right Ok Ok
I called him this AM no answer I left a message asking to return my Call
We Will see How it Plays out
I am a Dumb A$$ I called St Louis not Local Here Goes Again
We Will find out at 2:30 pm today
Last edited by charlesPOSTLEwade; February 13th, 2012 at 07:50 AM.
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February 13th, 2012, 05:41 PM
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#21 | | Squad Leader
Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southside Virginia
Posts: 278
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Doggone. If I ran across one like that around here, I'd be sitting home with it Raaaat Now, and grinnin' F.A.F.M.A. ahaha
I figured out a few years back that the time to buy a good gun is when it's in front of me. Had too many get away while I sweated over what my wife was gonna say, or whatever else I got to worrying about. ;-).
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February 13th, 2012, 06:00 PM
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#22 | | Squad Leader
Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: So. Illinois
Posts: 237
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I think you're going to like that 4" barrel. Back in the mid 70s my cousin, who was a Palm Beach, FL cop, let me shoot his python at their range during a visit down there. Nicely balanced cannon.
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February 13th, 2012, 06:22 PM
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#23 | | Lifer
Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Alabama, God's Country
Posts: 2,431
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Originally Posted by charlesPOSTLEwade All Right Ok Ok
I called him this AM no answer I left a message asking to return my Call
We Will see How it Plays out
I am a Dumb A$$ I called St Louis not Local Here Goes Again
We Will find out at 2:30 pm today | We love spendin' your money for you! 
Pics when you get it, please.
JWB
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February 13th, 2012, 07:04 PM
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#24 | | Old Salt
Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dixie
Posts: 1,839
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You can get the lead residue and black crap off the front of your gorgeous Pythons cylinder by using Never Dull. It's good stuff that I have used on my guns and my motorcycles for polishing cases and works like a charm with very little effort. You're gonna love the stuff... http://www.google.com/products/catal...ed=0CFYQ8wIwAw
7th
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February 13th, 2012, 07:10 PM
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#25 | | Newbie
Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Missouri
Posts: 8
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In the days I carried a S&W 686 as a duty weapon, we used an impreginated cloth called "Lead Away", made by Kleen Bore, to remove the dark circles on the face of the cylinder. It worked well on stainless steel, not sure about nickel. Also used a small piece around a worn bore brush in the cylinders and the bore. Not sure how to post a link but I found it at Midway USA. It is out of stock right now, but says should be in next week.
Very nice revolver!
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February 13th, 2012, 07:47 PM
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#26 | | Platoon Commander
Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: South Mississippi
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When I was shooting PPC, we used a dry bronze bore brush to remove the loose lead followed by a Lewis Lead Remover. We would also crush a brass .38 case to use as a scraper for the flat spots. http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=2...S-LEAD-REMOVER
Marty
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February 13th, 2012, 07:54 PM
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#27 | | Lifer
Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Alabama, God's Country
Posts: 2,431
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Keep Hoppe's No. 9 away from Nickle plating! There is a thin layer of copper deposited onto the steel before application of the nickle plating. So be sure to wipe any ammonia-based cleaner immediately.
I ruined a nickled Colt Series 70 1911 before I learned the lesson.
JWB
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February 13th, 2012, 08:07 PM
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#28 | | Platoon Sergeant
Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Kennesaw
Posts: 349
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YES! Your my hero. You make me want to give up my last Garand for a Python.
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February 13th, 2012, 08:18 PM
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#30 | | Lifer
Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Alabama, God's Country
Posts: 2,431
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Back in the 70s I was too poor to buy ammo so I loaded lead wadcutters. My Ruger Security Six got completely gummed up after several hundred rounds. That lead will get into every part.
Take your time removing the sideplate and checking out the innards. It was hand-fitted, and uses a "V" spring for the hammer. Everything inside is polished.
You may find lead/powder inside the Python also. Just go slowly and it will be just about perfect.
JWB
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