Re-blue a colt python?

kayak45 · January 9, 2011, 12:35 AM

It's got pretty heavy carry wear, but otherwise perfect.
Should I just leave it, or send it out for a great job.
Where?

It's my best 357 and I love the 4".

Jim Watson · January 9, 2011, 12:56 AM

Uh, Colt, maybe?

johnbt · January 9, 2011, 06:07 PM

Have Colt do it. They put a Python blue finish on this WWI Repro for a guy.

Dfariswheel · January 9, 2011, 07:49 PM

If the blue is really bad, or you just want a Python that looks factory new, send it to Colt.
They do a fantastic job, and the current work looks like the old 1950's brilliant mirror blue.
They do it the right way, and a Colt factory re-blue doesn't lower the value like a re-blue done by any one else.

If the roll marks are faint or worn, they even offer re-marking of them.

Read the info on sending in a Colt on the web site:

http://www.coltsmfg.com/

teumessian_fox · January 9, 2011, 09:34 PM

I've got a Python I'm also considering having refinished by Colt. I didn't see any prices on their website. How much do they charge?

Dfariswheel · January 10, 2011, 08:49 PM

Don't hold me to this, but I "think" it's $275 for a Python.

This is the classic Colt Royal Blue Python blue job and it's very well worth the cost.
The gun comes back looking brand new with the old deep mirror blue finish.
Contact Colt for the actual price.

http://www.coltsmfg.com/

johnbt · January 11, 2011, 09:25 AM

A poster on another forum a few months ago said $275 plus $30 shipping. His before and after pics were amazing.

Found it, post #24 has before and after pics.

http://www.defensivecarry.com/vbulle...t-Python/page2

The price used to be on their site. Now all I get are dead links when I click on some things.

Jim Watson · January 11, 2011, 10:18 AM

The Pythons and Gold Cups I bought new in the 1970s were not that shiny.
I don't know when the definition of "Royal Blue" changed to "buff the snot out of it." I wonder if they would do a nice reblue a little toned down on the shine.

Dfariswheel · January 11, 2011, 08:18 PM

Colt offers standard polish blues.
All you have to do is specify what you want.

They'll naturally do a Python with the Royal Blue unless you specifically choose something else.

Glock-19 · January 14, 2011, 03:10 PM

I called Colt a few months ago about their price list here is the pdf they sent me.

January 9, 2011, 12:35 AM	#1
kayak45 Junior Member Join Date: December 13, 2010 Location: central illinois Posts: 12	Re-blue a colt python? It's got pretty heavy carry wear, but otherwise perfect. Should I just leave it, or send it out for a great job. Where? It's my best 357 and I love the 4".

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January 9, 2011, 12:56 AM	#2
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,532	Uh, Colt, maybe?

January 9, 2011, 06:07 PM	#3
johnbt Senior Member Join Date: December 6, 1999 Location: Richmond, Virginia USA Posts: 6,004	Have Colt do it. They put a Python blue finish on this WWI Repro for a guy.

January 9, 2011, 07:49 PM	#4
Dfariswheel Senior Member Join Date: May 4, 2001 Posts: 7,478	If the blue is really bad, or you just want a Python that looks factory new, send it to Colt. They do a fantastic job, and the current work looks like the old 1950's brilliant mirror blue. They do it the right way, and a Colt factory re-blue doesn't lower the value like a re-blue done by any one else. If the roll marks are faint or worn, they even offer re-marking of them. Read the info on sending in a Colt on the web site: http://www.coltsmfg.com/

January 9, 2011, 09:34 PM	#5
teumessian_fox Senior Member Join Date: June 3, 2010 Location: Staying ahead of Laelaps Posts: 196	I've got a Python I'm also considering having refinished by Colt. I didn't see any prices on their website. How much do they charge?

January 10, 2011, 08:49 PM	#6
Dfariswheel Senior Member Join Date: May 4, 2001 Posts: 7,478	Don't hold me to this, but I "think" it's $275 for a Python. This is the classic Colt Royal Blue Python blue job and it's very well worth the cost. The gun comes back looking brand new with the old deep mirror blue finish. Contact Colt for the actual price. http://www.coltsmfg.com/

January 11, 2011, 09:25 AM	#7
johnbt Senior Member Join Date: December 6, 1999 Location: Richmond, Virginia USA Posts: 6,004	A poster on another forum a few months ago said $275 plus $30 shipping. His before and after pics were amazing. Found it, post #24 has before and after pics. http://www.defensivecarry.com/vbulle...t-Python/page2 The price used to be on their site. Now all I get are dead links when I click on some things.

January 11, 2011, 10:18 AM	#8
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,532	The Pythons and Gold Cups I bought new in the 1970s were not that shiny. I don't know when the definition of "Royal Blue" changed to "buff the snot out of it." I wonder if they would do a nice reblue a little toned down on the shine.

January 11, 2011, 08:18 PM	#9
Dfariswheel Senior Member Join Date: May 4, 2001 Posts: 7,478	Colt offers standard polish blues. All you have to do is specify what you want. They'll naturally do a Python with the Royal Blue unless you specifically choose something else.