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November 17, 2012, 10:14 PM
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Colt Python R2
Just bought a Colt Python R2 from my local gun show. No one can tell me what the "R2" represents. Anyone here know?
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November 18, 2012, 02:09 PM
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Where is the "R2" stamped?
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November 18, 2012, 04:43 PM
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laytonj1.....Right side frame plate near the cylinder. The font style reminds me of a Remington "R" and the 2 is subscript.
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November 18, 2012, 04:44 PM
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I asked the guy I bought it from if he had the "D2" as well for a match set....hahahaha
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November 18, 2012, 05:34 PM
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November 18, 2012, 06:37 PM
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R2? Huh?
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November 18, 2012, 07:41 PM
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If it's on the outside of the frame then it was more than likely applied by someone after it left the factory. Jim |
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November 18, 2012, 09:44 PM
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Here is a picture
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November 19, 2012, 07:25 PM
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Hmmm.
I'm stumped, hard to tell from the pic but if it was stamped after it left the factory the finish would be displaced and you would see some bare metal. If it was stamped before the finish then it was either by the factory or it's been refinished. At this point I would ask over on the Colt forum. http://www.coltforum.com/ Jim |
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November 19, 2012, 08:14 PM
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Hmmm . . . an inventory number perhaps for an agency?? As suggested - post it on the Colt site - perhaps someone over there can fill in the blanks? Interesting . . . . I hope you'll keep us posted on what you find out. Looks like a nice piece - congrats on your find!
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