Hi,
Newbie to the forum here. I have a question that I've been unable to resolve on other sites, and a quick search here gave no results.
I have a Colt Python that belonged to my late hubby and which I treasure for sentimental and other reasons. It has either a nickel or stainless finish; unfortunately I don't remember what he said it was and he did not have the box. In checking on Colt's website with the serial #, it was manufactured in 1977. As this info comes from Colt's site, I believe it is likely accurate.
On various websites, though, I've also read that an "S" stamped below the serial # (the S is not part of the serial #, separate from it) means the finish is stainless. My Python has this S clearly stamped below the serial #. I've also read dates given from 1982 to 1985 as the beginning of manufacture of stainless Pythons. Regardless of which of those dates is correct, my Python was made prior to these years--but has the "S" stamped. This is where the conflict arises; both sets of info can't be correct.
From the info I've given (date of manufacture 1977 according to the serial # by Colt) and also the "S" stamped below the serial #, which finish does my Python have?
It doesn't matter to me which it is, but I would like to know for my own information. Thanks so much if you can clarify this for me!
Newbie to the forum here. I have a question that I've been unable to resolve on other sites, and a quick search here gave no results.
I have a Colt Python that belonged to my late hubby and which I treasure for sentimental and other reasons. It has either a nickel or stainless finish; unfortunately I don't remember what he said it was and he did not have the box. In checking on Colt's website with the serial #, it was manufactured in 1977. As this info comes from Colt's site, I believe it is likely accurate.
On various websites, though, I've also read that an "S" stamped below the serial # (the S is not part of the serial #, separate from it) means the finish is stainless. My Python has this S clearly stamped below the serial #. I've also read dates given from 1982 to 1985 as the beginning of manufacture of stainless Pythons. Regardless of which of those dates is correct, my Python was made prior to these years--but has the "S" stamped. This is where the conflict arises; both sets of info can't be correct.
From the info I've given (date of manufacture 1977 according to the serial # by Colt) and also the "S" stamped below the serial #, which finish does my Python have?
It doesn't matter to me which it is, but I would like to know for my own information. Thanks so much if you can clarify this for me!