Anybody Like Pythons? - The Firearms Forum

CountryGunsmith · 11-10-2004, 04:41 PM

Picked up a 'distressed' 2 1/2" Python out of a pawn shop in Houston. The finish on the metal looked like the grips!

Well, I fixed that and now this old snake is purty, purty once again. I've got some Pachmayr Grippers for an I-frame, but I might splurge for some scrimshaw faux ivory. Whaddya think?

inplanotx · 11-10-2004, 04:47 PM

Nice job, CG. If it had a 6" barrel, I would be on my knees beggin for it!

CountryGunsmith · 11-10-2004, 04:55 PM

Yeah, a couple of folks have said that. If I can find a 6" barrel at a good price I might switch it.

punchie · 11-10-2004, 05:12 PM

Hmmmmm, well being as how it no longer has much value and I do love a snubbie and haven't had a snake snubbie in 25 years.....hmmmm
Nice looking job on the exterior I hope the internals were not rusted up to bad.

CountryGunsmith · 11-10-2004, 07:20 PM

Nah, the internals polished out nicely. Great action, times well.

I reckon I'll throw it up on the auction.

pickenup · 11-11-2004, 01:09 AM

Splurge for the new grips.
Nice piece.

Xracer · 11-11-2004, 06:57 AM

For utility, I like the Pachmayr grips. But for looks, I'd try to find a pair of new (or reproduction) Colt Python wooden grips.

Cheimison · 11-11-2004, 09:08 PM

I shot a 6" of my uncles. Good balance, seemed to be good quality and he said he was well pleased with it. Only thing I can think 'wrong' with it is the price tag, like most Colt products.

Tony Mig · 11-20-2004, 08:32 PM

Pythons are cool......

Cost too much, but cool all the same.

I almost got one...70's manufacture, 6", blued and in 100% condition for $500.00....but it sold before I could come up with the $$$.....oh' well....

stash247 · 11-30-2004, 02:11 AM

Lemme give you all a freebie.
This old guy, Reeves Junkind, in Austin, Tx, is the best going on a python.
He's a retired DPS Trooper, ran the range in Austin, for 25 years, and speaks COLT!
The Python is a PITA to properly time, moreso if it has a bad cylinder, or mis-cut ratchet;still, this is the go-to guy.

Xracer · 11-30-2004, 07:52 AM

The Python may be a PITA, but sorta like a Series I E-type Jaguar, what a beautiful PITA!

11-10-2004, 04:41 PM	#1
CountryGunsmith Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Deep Piney Woods of East Texas Posts: 5,116	Anybody Like Pythons? Picked up a 'distressed' 2 1/2" Python out of a pawn shop in Houston. The finish on the metal looked like the grips! Well, I fixed that and now this old snake is purty, purty once again. I've got some Pachmayr Grippers for an I-frame, but I might splurge for some scrimshaw faux ivory. Whaddya think? Attached Images __________________ The autonomic nervous system provides for involuntary muscle function - the work of breathing, digestion, and so forth. On some folks, that's a pure waste of ingenuity. -->

11-10-2004, 04:47 PM	#2
inplanotx Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 8,897	Re: Anybody Like Pythons? Nice job, CG. If it had a 6" barrel, I would be on my knees beggin for it!

11-10-2004, 04:55 PM	#3
CountryGunsmith Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Deep Piney Woods of East Texas Posts: 5,116	Re: Anybody Like Pythons? Yeah, a couple of folks have said that. If I can find a 6" barrel at a good price I might switch it. __________________ The autonomic nervous system provides for involuntary muscle function - the work of breathing, digestion, and so forth. On some folks, that's a pure waste of ingenuity.

11-10-2004, 05:12 PM	#4
punchie Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Chesterfield, VA Posts: 784	Re: Anybody Like Pythons? Hmmmmm, well being as how it no longer has much value and I do love a snubbie and haven't had a snake snubbie in 25 years.....hmmmm Nice looking job on the exterior I hope the internals were not rusted up to bad. __________________ AN ARMED SOCIETY IS A POLITE SOCIETY

11-10-2004, 07:20 PM	#5
CountryGunsmith Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Deep Piney Woods of East Texas Posts: 5,116	Re: Anybody Like Pythons? Nah, the internals polished out nicely. Great action, times well. I reckon I'll throw it up on the auction. __________________ The autonomic nervous system provides for involuntary muscle function - the work of breathing, digestion, and so forth. On some folks, that's a pure waste of ingenuity.

11-11-2004, 01:09 AM	#6
pickenup Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains Posts: 6,837	Re: Anybody Like Pythons? Splurge for the new grips. Nice piece. __________________ The gene pool needs chlorine

11-11-2004, 06:57 AM	#7
Xracer TFF Admin Staff Mediator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Minn-eeee-sota, ya, sure, you bet! Posts: 9,144	Re: Anybody Like Pythons? For utility, I like the Pachmayr grips. But for looks, I'd try to find a pair of new (or reproduction) Colt Python wooden grips.

11-11-2004, 09:08 PM	#8
Cheimison Former Guest Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 58	Re: Anybody Like Pythons? I shot a 6" of my uncles. Good balance, seemed to be good quality and he said he was well pleased with it. Only thing I can think 'wrong' with it is the price tag, like most Colt products.

11-20-2004, 08:32 PM	#9
Tony Mig Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The Sorprano State Posts: 716	Re: Anybody Like Pythons? Pythons are cool...... Cost too much, but cool all the same. I almost got one...70's manufacture, 6", blued and in 100% condition for $500.00....but it sold before I could come up with the $$$.....oh' well.... __________________ "I solemnly swear to tell the truth as I know it, the whole truth as I believe it to be, and nothing but what I think you need to know." New Jersey Politician's oath of office O /\ (( -------------v-

11-30-2004, 02:11 AM	#10
stash247 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Texas Posts: 2,815	Re: Anybody Like Pythons? Lemme give you all a freebie. This old guy, Reeves Junkind, in Austin, Tx, is the best going on a python. He's a retired DPS Trooper, ran the range in Austin, for 25 years, and speaks COLT! The Python is a PITA to properly time, moreso if it has a bad cylinder, or mis-cut ratchet;still, this is the go-to guy. __________________ Don't start no s**t and there won't be none, Terry

11-30-2004, 07:52 AM	#11
Xracer TFF Admin Staff Mediator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Minn-eeee-sota, ya, sure, you bet! Posts: 9,144	Re: Anybody Like Pythons? The Python may be a PITA, but sorta like a Series I E-type Jaguar, what a beautiful PITA!