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October 26, 2008
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I had wanted a Python for quite some time but I wanted just a shooter and of course I didn't want to settle for a 6″ barrel, I "needed" an 8″. Well, I ran across a Python barrel on Numrich for $56 (I know I couldn't believe it either) and not just any Python barrel a nickel Python TARGET barrel, so I bought two. Then the search was on for a Colt to put the barrel on they came and went all going for more than I wanted to pay. As I said I wanted something I could shoot and reblue and not feel bad (I wanted a beater in other words). Well i finally found a Model .357 for the price I wanted, also found a Python hammer to put in as well. So i put my "Python shooter' together and here it is:
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You can see the dip in the frame for the original barrel which does look kinda funny but I don't care the gun gets used and most people don't notice it anyway. Now I have a real deal Python that I'll have to take pictures of and yes it's an eight inch and it's Nickel too but this is still my main Colt that I shoot.
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May 2, 2009
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Man -- I could have gave you a deal on my original trooper ! For those of you who don't know, the original troopers were "I" frames also. It was every bit as slick as my Python--it just didn't have the high gloss finish.
Your "shooter" came out really nice.
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January 22, 2008
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Superdan sounds like a fun project! Reading it reminded me of a project on Hamilton Bowen site. He took a Ruger Redhawk and installed a Colt Anaconda barrel on it. Below is a picture of it.
Here is a link to Bowen Classic Arms.
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January 24, 2009
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I agree, that sounds like it was a fun project. It turned out looking great, too!.
Jody, that gun reminds me of these two from a gun show earlier this year...the "Smolt".
April 25, 2008
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Superdan, that is really neat. looks great! Did the frame come with the Millett sight? You just may find out that is going to be a real shooter...those Python Target barrels are very accurate. Great choice getting one of them! 
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January 24, 2009
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IHMSA's recent post in another thread reminded me that there may be some new members who own Colts who may like to show 'em off.
So I'll bump this thread with some fresh pics of my same pair of 2 & 4" Lawmen ... Lawman ... Lawmen ... beats me, I know one of those is right.
Post 'em if you've got 'em!!
February 20, 2008
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If you're going to drink, don't drive. Don't even putt.
January 22, 2008
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Very nice Colt. My uncle just purchase a Colt Series 70 a few weeks ago...
October 15, 2010
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Here are my two colts.
First a Official Police made 1951
And a Officers Model Match made 1956
Sorry for the bad pics.
April 28, 2011
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Yesterday i got two items to myself, first one was good and second one wasn`t so good, but it was ok with sprite and 40% Finlandia
Colt Python 4" 1968
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January 24, 2009
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Nice looking Python, congrats on landing that one.
Alor has a couple cool ones too, although for
purposes, they're just begging for wood grips.
February 20, 2008
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Nice Python~! I agree-wood stocks – for the non Pythons.
10-4 on alor's post.
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If you're going to drink, don't drive. Don't even putt.
April 28, 2011
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Those are wooden grips.
February 11, 2010
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Sweet Python !
I think they were saying the two pics posted above yours from
member Alor needed wood.
-Blacktop
September 1, 2010
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Some very nice looking Colts. I heard thru the grapevine that Colt is in process of getting back to making double action revolvers again real soon.
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January 24, 2009
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Adam42 said:
I heard thru the grapevine that Colt is in process of getting back to making double action revolvers again real soon.
Well, after a 20+ year hiatus, I must say that...IT'S ABOUT FREAKIN' TIME they clued into the buyer's demand. 
I blame it on the sudden recent market hike of DW's, of course. If it weren't for that, Colt would have never taken notice.
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February 22, 2009
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Bummer, I only have one. Colt Lettered 1917 to a Hardware Store in Los Angeles
Technically, the glass is always full; half liquid, half air....
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January 24, 2009
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It looks like that one has quite a story to tell, Ron.
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February 22, 2009
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If only guns could talk. I just picked up a 577 Snider-Enfield over here. 1867 receiver, 1871 Lockset, a stock stamp that reads 1st P.I and the number 488 on one side and wears both an Enfield War Department and 1885 Firozpur Arsenal Cartouche. If only....
Technically, the glass is always full; half liquid, half air....
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January 24, 2009
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Sounds like an excellent snag! I have never heard of that gun, so I looked one up on GB LINK. Looks like a cool gun, is yours is in better shape?
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