Python Back From Colt

PythonGuy · June 21, 2005, 11:45 AM

A month and a half ago I sent a couple of nickel revolvers back to Colt for tuning and refinishing. The Trooper mark V was just color buffed and came back looking great, all at no charge (even shipping to me). The Python had a blemish near the grips and a little mark near the trigger that did not come out with the buffing. Long story short I paid $200 to have the gun re-nickeled as it shoots like a dream and has a great trigger with perfect timing. Today I just got the finished gun back and I am STUNNED! It looks like a brand new gun (its almost 30 years old) and is finished perfectly and my trigger is still as light and smooth as before! I am really happy I spent the money to refinish it and I am glad Colt can still deliver. I'm at work now but I will post pictures tonight.

Only problem is, I'm now hesitant to shoot it!!!

PythonGuy · June 21, 2005, 06:21 PM

Hope this pic's do it justice, its looks like a brand new gun!

GrandmasterB · June 21, 2005, 10:44 PM

Gorgeous!

BillCA · June 21, 2005, 11:54 PM

I'm not one who's much into Nickle guns, but for some reason the Python has always looked good in its "evening wear".

Beautiful job. Send a thank you letter to the folks at Colt and tell them how delighted you are. Ask them to share it with the folks who did the work too.

jonathon · June 21, 2005, 11:56 PM

Very nice, second what BillCA said.

dr.magnum · June 22, 2005, 06:29 AM

That's a work of art! Very impressive indeed.

PythonGuy · June 22, 2005, 07:05 AM

Thanks for the suggestion BillCA, I'll write them a "Thank You" note and I even have the name of the person who took care of my guns. Thanks for all the kind words, I'm glad I made the investment in getting the gun re-nickeled, and I WILL still shoot it no matter how pretty. I am a shooter first, and collector second, they did make it tough doing such a nice job though. As an aside, I changed grips on the gun last night and I noticed Colt changed out the mainspring and a few other parts relating to the cylinder lock-up on the frame. Never charged me for any of it and it still has the "glass break" trigger! I would send any gun in need of work back to Colt without hesitation, they exceeded my expectations.

Eghad · June 22, 2005, 07:19 AM

What is the contact info for those guys....

I have a Colt .44 SPL SAA thats in need of a refinish and a Colt Woodsman that needs to be reblued......

cen · June 22, 2005, 07:29 AM

looks new to me.

PythonGuy · June 22, 2005, 08:57 AM

It looks 100 times better in person then the pic's cen, it really looks like a new gun, down to all the little parts. The first step in sending a gun to Colt is a call to customer service for the address, the number is:Tel: 1-800-962-COLT. When you get the customer service rep tell her what you want to do and she'll give you the address to ship it to. Write a detailed letter with your name, address, phone number and the work you want done, and they will notify you in writing what they suggest you need and the price. I called and spoke to the guy, Paul in my case, that handled my guns and told him what I wanted and then gave the credit card info on the phone for payment. For me, shipping was through Fed-Ex as UPS got nutty about shipping a gun and I didn't want to argue the point, Fed-Ex was great about it and I shipped two guns together to Colt from NY and it cost $27.00

PythonGuy · July 2, 2005, 09:54 AM

A few different pic's.

d_mikey · July 2, 2005, 10:49 PM

The new pics are even better. That finish is just jewel like and beautiful.
By the way, did you send the thank you letter? Any response?
My experience with Colt service was also very positive.
Mikey

PythonGuy · July 3, 2005, 10:20 AM

I did write a thank you note to the person who handled my guns, and received a nice note back thanking me for using their services and hoping I liked the results. Worked out well for me.

bjmanersr · July 5, 2005, 01:09 AM

Its to pretty to shoot(ALMOST)

June 21, 2005, 11:45 AM	#1
PythonGuy Junior member Join Date: November 4, 2004 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 456	Python Back From Colt A month and a half ago I sent a couple of nickel revolvers back to Colt for tuning and refinishing. The Trooper mark V was just color buffed and came back looking great, all at no charge (even shipping to me). The Python had a blemish near the grips and a little mark near the trigger that did not come out with the buffing. Long story short I paid $200 to have the gun re-nickeled as it shoots like a dream and has a great trigger with perfect timing. Today I just got the finished gun back and I am STUNNED! It looks like a brand new gun (its almost 30 years old) and is finished perfectly and my trigger is still as light and smooth as before! I am really happy I spent the money to refinish it and I am glad Colt can still deliver. I'm at work now but I will post pictures tonight. Only problem is, I'm now hesitant to shoot it!!!

June 21, 2005, 11:54 PM	#4
BillCA Senior Member Join Date: November 28, 2004 Location: Silicon Valley, Ca Posts: 7,117	I'm not one who's much into Nickle guns, but for some reason the Python has always looked good in its "evening wear". Beautiful job. Send a thank you letter to the folks at Colt and tell them how delighted you are. Ask them to share it with the folks who did the work too. __________________ BillCA in CA (Unfortunately)

June 21, 2005, 11:56 PM	#5
jonathon Senior Member Join Date: March 14, 2005 Location: Washougal, Washington. YEHAW! Posts: 1,872	Very nice, second what BillCA said. __________________ Romans 12:21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good More CZ M52 info than you can shake a stick at!

June 22, 2005, 06:29 AM	#6
dr.magnum Senior Member Join Date: December 15, 2004 Location: S.W. Missouri Posts: 359	That's a work of art! Very impressive indeed. __________________ There are only two tools you really need: WD-40 and duct tape. If it doesn't move and should, use WD-40 If it moves and it shouldn't, use duct tape.

June 22, 2005, 07:19 AM	#8
Eghad Senior Member Join Date: May 28, 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 6,231	What is the contact info for those guys.... I have a Colt .44 SPL SAA thats in need of a refinish and a Colt Woodsman that needs to be reblued...... __________________ Have a nice day at the range NRA Life Member

June 21, 2005, 10:44 PM	#3
GrandmasterB Senior Member Join Date: June 4, 2000 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 205	Gorgeous!

June 22, 2005, 07:05 AM	#7
PythonGuy Junior member Join Date: November 4, 2004 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 456	Thanks for the suggestion BillCA, I'll write them a "Thank You" note and I even have the name of the person who took care of my guns. Thanks for all the kind words, I'm glad I made the investment in getting the gun re-nickeled, and I WILL still shoot it no matter how pretty. I am a shooter first, and collector second, they did make it tough doing such a nice job though. As an aside, I changed grips on the gun last night and I noticed Colt changed out the mainspring and a few other parts relating to the cylinder lock-up on the frame. Never charged me for any of it and it still has the "glass break" trigger! I would send any gun in need of work back to Colt without hesitation, they exceeded my expectations.

June 22, 2005, 07:29 AM	#9
cen Senior Member Join Date: June 7, 2005 Posts: 128	looks new to me.

June 22, 2005, 08:57 AM	#10
PythonGuy Junior member Join Date: November 4, 2004 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 456	It looks 100 times better in person then the pic's cen, it really looks like a new gun, down to all the little parts. The first step in sending a gun to Colt is a call to customer service for the address, the number is:Tel: 1-800-962-COLT. When you get the customer service rep tell her what you want to do and she'll give you the address to ship it to. Write a detailed letter with your name, address, phone number and the work you want done, and they will notify you in writing what they suggest you need and the price. I called and spoke to the guy, Paul in my case, that handled my guns and told him what I wanted and then gave the credit card info on the phone for payment. For me, shipping was through Fed-Ex as UPS got nutty about shipping a gun and I didn't want to argue the point, Fed-Ex was great about it and I shipped two guns together to Colt from NY and it cost $27.00

July 2, 2005, 10:49 PM	#12
d_mikey Senior Member Join Date: December 4, 2004 Posts: 104	The new pics are even better. That finish is just jewel like and beautiful. By the way, did you send the thank you letter? Any response? My experience with Colt service was also very positive. Mikey

July 3, 2005, 10:20 AM	#13
PythonGuy Junior member Join Date: November 4, 2004 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 456	I did write a thank you note to the person who handled my guns, and received a nice note back thanking me for using their services and hoping I liked the results. Worked out well for me.

July 5, 2005, 01:09 AM	#14
bjmanersr Senior Member Join Date: June 25, 2005 Location: Tennessee by way of AL. Posts: 161	Python Its to pretty to shoot(ALMOST) __________________ B J Maner sr