Do you guys have knowledge of the year for a serial number starting with T32xxx As usual... thanks in advance. -Dave ~Master Rookie~ Save Share. Like. ... Colt Revolvers Gun Collector Lounge Colt Semiauto Pistols Colt Single Action Army Python. Top Contributors this Month View All Todd 319 Replies. F. FL Moore 219 Replies. Mikebiker 203 Replies.A COLT PYTHON pistol is currently worth an average price of $1,950.44 new and $1,394.89 used . The 12 month average price is $1,818.90 new and $1,285.19 used. The new value of a COLT PYTHON pistol has fallen ($76.41) dollars …A Colt's Python Primer. Double Diamond Edition Python Serial No. DD001. Originally paired with an Officer's ACP as part of a cased set, this .357 Mag. Double Diamond Edition Python has a bright ...The serial number prefix V started in 1978 and ran through 1980. It all depends what the rest of the serial number was to determine your Born on date.Colt Anaconda Serial Numbers By Year. 10/31/2020 Im not buyer shopping - just looking for a reasonable price I should ask in my listing.On GunBroker, Anacondas are going for around 1800 and up to 4,000 with the original box, etc.The 6 Python I sold about 1999 for 600 recently changed hands for not much shy of 10X that.During the mid-1950's the serial number data is so mixed as to be almost incomprehensible. As example you may have a model of revolver made in .22 and in .38 Special, with the .22 revolver serial numbers mixed with a different model Colt, and the .38 caliber version of that model in yet a different model range. Even after Colt began using ...Please have model and serial number information available when calling to place an order. Contact Colt Archive Services: Phone: (860) 554-8088. Direct URL: www.coltarchives.com. ARCHIVE SERVICES The Colt Archive LetterConsidered one of the most unique and prestigious services offered for Colt firearms, the Archive Letter is universally ...Python Trooper Trooper Model & .357 Model. Colt Semi -Automatic Pistols top. Ace .22 Ace Service .22 Challenger, Huntsman & Targetsman .22 Combat Commander Gold Cup N.M. .38 Gold Cup N.M. .45 Junior Colt .22 Junior Colt .25 Junior Colt .22, .25 & Colt Auto Cal.25 from 1970 Kit .38 Special (.38 Special Caliber) Kit .38 Special (.45 ACP)18152 posts · Joined 2001. #9 · Aug 5, 2017. Right from the beginning in 1836 Colt stamped serial numbers on their guns. One reason was Colt quickly became THE supplier of pistols and other arms to the US military and they demanded serial numbers. In the 1890's American law enforcement began issuing guns to police and they also …9329 posts · Joined 2004. #1 · Oct 6, 2012. 3rd Generation Colt Dates of Manufacturing Updated to 2012. First of year serial Numbers. 1976 80000SA. 1977 82000SA. 1978 90500SA - 99999SA - SA01001. 1979 SA13000.Python experts - Serial number. 632 Views 7 Replies 3 Participants Last post by Citation 650, Jun 21, 2016. Citation 650 Discussion Starter ...Price. Item. Condition. Date Sold. $1,593.75. COLT'S MANUFACTURING PYTHON REVOLVER DOUBLE ACTION 357 MAGNUM 5 SILVER WOOD 6 ROUNDS 1:14 COLT STAINLESS STEEL BLADE FRONT ADJUSTABLE REAR 098289003416. New.Oct 27, 2020. 1 min read. Colt Pythons, serial numbers 2, 3, and 5. Updated: Aug 19, 2022. From 2014-2018, I was the Firearms Specialist for the NRA Museums. This was filmed while I worked in that capacity.If a serial number has not worn off a piece, then it is much easier. ... The Colt Python, largely driven by the popularity of Vietnam-era movies and video games, seems to ignore all the rules. First revealed in 1955, the Python is the newest Colt revolver with a high level of collectability. ... In the year 2021, they have achieved the perfect ...I just acquired my first Python, and am looking to date it. I also own a Colt Peacemaker, one of the first runs after the war. I just read in other sites that posted here how to go to Colt's serial data base. I have a 1976 Colt Python!I just put "colt serial numbers" in the search box and this was ... I found out a week ago my Sporter II is less than a few years as old as my parents. Serial number was between '78-'87 . Reply. S. Stee. Joined Oct 26, 2009 ... entering a Python Serial it comes up with ' 1975 PYTHON MODEL 1973 PYTHON MODEL' Don't they know more exactly …Are you curious about the history or authenticity of a product? Do you want to ensure that the item you’re purchasing is genuine and not counterfeit? If so, then a serial number lo...Colt Model 1855 Side Hammer "Root" Pocket Revolver. Colt Models 1 and 1A Serial #1-384. Colt Model 2 Serial #476-25000. Colt Model 3 Serial #25001-30000. Colt Model 3A and 4 Serial #1-2400. Colt Model 5 Serial #2401-8000. Colt Model 5A Serial #2401-8000. Colt Model 6 and 6A Serial #8001-11074.Thanks to your contributions, there are now 145 serial numbers recorded in the file. -- 61% of the total reported were manufactured in the years 1902 through 1907. -- 58 (or 40%) verified with Colt Archive letters. -- 53% were reported with 4-3/4" barrels, 23% with 7-1/2", and 22% with 5-1/2".Colt Python Serial No. 1, which was hand-built by Colt Master Gunsmith Alfred DeJohn, resides in the Wadsworth Atheneum in Hartford, Conn. Factory records indicate the first four Pythons ever shipped to the public—serial nos. 4, 6, 7 and 10—left the factory on June 2, 1955, and all went out on loan accounts to outside salesmen.10 posts · Joined 2023. #1 · Mar 8, 2023 (Edited) I have a Colt Python. The serial number on the frame under the crane has a B under it. Looks like: 48392. B. The number on the crane is the same but there is no B underneath it. The B was not stamped as deep or as clear as the number.For Colt handguns, the most common location for serial numbers is on the frame, typically on the side or underside near the trigger guard or grip. In the case of Colt revolvers, the serial numbers are often found on the frame under the barrel or on the butt. For Colt rifles and shotguns, the serial numbers are commonly situated on the receiver ...Colt Model 1855 Side Hammer “Root” Pocket Revolver. Colt Models 1 and 1A Serial #1-384. Colt Model 2 Serial #476-25000. Colt Model 3 Serial #25001-30000. Colt Model 3A and 4 Serial #1-2400. Colt Model 5 Serial #2401-8000. Colt Model 5A Serial #2401-8000. Colt Model 6 and 6A Serial #8001-11074.According to COLT it was built in 1962 wearing serial number 20337, making this a very rare and desirable 1st Generation Colt Python. The 1962 Colt Python features a high polish blued finish, Hollow Underlug barrel and completely hand built by the master craftsman at Colt Manufacturing Company.1522 posts · Joined 2008. #3 · May 15, 2017. Based on prior research on other Colt revolvers, I would guess that RA007001 was the first production (new) Cobra. All of you Forum members who own the new Cobra can chime in with your serial numbers, and we can see if this is true. U.S. Navy 1967-1988.12527 posts · Joined 2010. #3 · May 12, 2015. Hi and welcome to the Colt Forum. Thanks for your first post! You can call Colt's with your serial number and they will give you the manufacturing date: Tel: 800-962-COLT (2658) * Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm EST. If you can post photos of the gun the forum group may be able to tell you if it was refinished.There are a lot of ways for you to lookup serial numbers the firearms nowadays. In the case of Colt serial numbers, you have up to 3 available choices to choose from depending on your preference: Serial number lookup Letter of authenticity ; Manual search; Serial Number LookupI'm looking for information on a Colt Python Serial Number T 20197 - Answered by a verified Firearms Expert. ... Tank you Philip, i have another ask for you. I like to have same information about my Colt Python 357 magnum 6" serial number 77056. Maker's year and other information.Support the channel by subscribing to Big Daddy Unlimited! .99 Cents for the first month! https://bigdaddyunlimited.com/?oid=1&affid=467 Hey guys, today we w...7471 posts · Joined 2006. #7 · Nov 19, 2013. A python made in 1974 or 1975 is out of the serial number range for a factory 8 in. gun in either caliber. Those 38 special 8 in. barrels only were available for awhile from discount distributors. Like.The components within Colt serial numbers reflect specific details about production dates, models, and variations, providing a comprehensive overview of each firearm’s history. For instance, the first few digits in Colt serial numbers typically indicate the production year, offering insight into when the weapon was manufactured.What I was hoping to find is a list of serial numbers for each year of manufacture as I have seen for other Colt models such as say the 1849 pocket, 1860 Army, 1873 SAA, etc. ... Colt Revolvers Gun Collector Lounge Colt Semiauto Pistols Colt Single Action Army Python. Top Contributors this Month View All Todd 266 Replies. F. FL Moore 254 ...Handguns Shipping $25 Flat rate Long Guns $35 Flat Rate For Lower 48 States Ins. Extra. Payment Methods: Cash, Bank Check, USPS Money Order, Wire Transfer, Visa,Mastercard, Discover, American Express. COLT PYTHON 357 MAGNUM REVOLVER (1972 YEAR MODEL) Description: MAKE - COLT. MODEL - PYTHON. FINISH - NICKEL.pjw010 Discussion starter. Thanks Kraaaken, for the info advising that the matte stainless years of production were 83-96. Colt customer service confirmed the year of manufacture for my python was 82 so I feel confident that based on this info and my observations of parts of my python (such as trigger polished, round swirl patterns under the ...18347 posts · Joined 2001. #4 · Jan 16, 2018. When Colt brought out the Mark III series, they also began using the new style threads, for whatever reason. They left the Python threading the same until the early 90's, BEFORE the Anaconda was invented. In the 1990's in order to simplify production and limit how many threading tools they had to ...Serial bonds (or installment bonds) describes a bond issue that matures in portions over several different dates. Serial bonds (or installment bonds) describes a bond issue that ma...This stunning first year production (1955) Colt Python has a two-digit serial number and was one of the earliest of the double actions to be produced. ... Documented first year 1955 production, Colt Python serial number 69 achieved $34,500 in Rock Island Auction Company's December 2021 Premier Firearms Auction. Because of such a limited ...The earliest serial number was PY0010XX from a January 2020 must have been a 6" barrel. The earliest 3" Python serial number is from 1/1/2022 (post) - 3" Radical Rod - PY203626 & 627 from Custom Shop - First Consecutive Pair Made - Cut Down 6" Barrel - Produced 2021, but these are from the Custom Shop and not Regular Production.A Colt's Python Primer. Double Diamond Edition Python Serial No. DD001. Originally paired with an Officer's ACP as part of a cased set, this .357 Mag. Double Diamond Edition Python has a bright ...OK, I did some more checking with a different reference and found the "T" series of serial numbers. That "T" serial number definitely dates the gun to after 1985, probably closer to 1990, but I can't get an exact year. It is still in the same date range, so pricing above is still correct. PhilipThe Blue Book Pocket Guide for Colt Dates of Manufacture (Blue Book Publications, 2008) is a pocket sized book that takes the serial number information up to 2001 or so. The book is a little hard to use but the information is there. This little book should be available from Blue Book Pubs. and other sources.The Colt Diamondback is a revolver manufactured by Colt's Manufacturing Company of Hartford, Connecticut, in calibers of .22 LR, .22 WMR and .38 Special. Inspired by the successful Colt Python, the Diamondback was manufactured from 1966 to 1988 and was available in barrel lengths of 2½, 4, and 6 inches.[1] Colt introduced the double-action Diamondback as a deluxe model. It has a wide serrated ...Has anyone compiled (or seen) a definitive listing of Colt Python Serial numbers beyond year 1985 (Serial No. T34453 - on ) ???? I just purchased a 2 1/2 inch Stainless Python Serial Number T 801XX, and when I called Colt and requested shipping date -they indicated (only) "1987-1988" .Check the Colt Python Serial Number. The serial number of a Colt Python can provide crucial information about its manufacturing date. Colt firearms typically have a serial number stamped on the frame, barrel, and cylinder. ... Research Colt Python Production Years. Colt Python was manufactured from 1955 to 2005, with a brief …Unique serial numbers were not required of manufacturers before the Gun Control Act of 1968. Starting then, Colt , and many manufacturers, added letter prefixes and suffixes in the serial number mix to accomplish uniqueness. The D frames of that time were assigned a D prefix by Colt and that appears in the charts based on their records.The Colt Diamondback is a revolver manufactured by Colt's Manufacturing Company of Hartford, Connecticut, in calibers of .22 LR and .38 Special. Inspired by the successful Colt Python , the Diamondback was manufactured from 1966 to 1988 and was available in barrel lengths of 2½, 4, and 6 inches.After a 14-year hiatus, the Colt Single Action Army was resurrected. That same year, Smith & Wesson's Model 29--basically a beefed-up .44 Hand Ejector Fourth Model--was teamed with the equally new .44 Magnum cartridge. And finally, what undoubtedly became the most elegant double-action .357 Magnum of the 20th century, the Colt Python, was unveiled.Colt python serial number K0### | 1911Forum. Help please... Colt python serial number K0###. I looked/searched everywhere and even attempted to call Colt (was on-hold for 30 minutes and gave-up) and I can't seem to find the year of my Colt Python 2.5 with prefix "K" followed by 0 (zero).... Can anyone kindly let me know what year is …PX serial numbers..... Jump to Latest Follow 1K views 8 replies 3 participants last post by JJB1956 Mar 18, 2015Year of DOM Begin Serial Number End Serial Number Yearly Prod. Totals; 1955: 1: 299: 299: 1956: 300: 1649: 1,350: 1957: 1650: 5549: 3,900: 1958: 5550: 7049: 1,500: 1959: 7050: 9099: 2,050: 1960: 9100: …18329 posts · Joined 2001. #3 · Mar 22, 2006. The publicly available Colt serial numbers end in 1985. For numbers after that, you have to call Colt. I don't think anyone knows precisely when Colt started using the Pachmayr rubber Presentation grips, but it was shortly after 1983 when they introduced the stainless steel models.For the total available Colt serial numbers you'll need to buy a copy of a book or booklet by R.L. Wilson. His book "Colt: An American Heritage" has ALL known Colt production and serial numbers up to 1985. After 1985, there is no public information, and you have to call Colt. Wilson also publishes a booklet with just the serial and production …Oct 27, 2020 · From 2014-2018, I was the Firearms Specialist for the NRA Museums. This was filmed while I worked in that capacity.From the NRA National Firearms Museum in Fairfax, Virginia, Firearms Specialist Logan Metesh examines Colt Python revolvers, serial numbers 2, 3, and 5. Originally aired on Cam & Co 05/15/15.Later on, I had the opportunity to visit the Colt factory and examine some of the original ...According to all the information I have researched thus far, the Python Elite was only manufactured by the custom shop from 1997-1999 and then started back up again in 2002 and remained in limited production, off and on, until 2004 but according to the Colt Serial # lookup website both of my Colt Elites were manufactured in 2001.Documented First Year Production Two Digit Serial Number Colt Python Double Action Revolver with Factory LetterManufactured 12 September 1955, the first year of production, with standard markings and features. The included factory letter confirms the two digit serial number, caliber, barrel length, finish, and shipment to National Sporting Goods …2,578 ÷ 36 guns per month = 71.611 months = 5.968 years. Then adding 5.968 years to the beginning of 1994 gives: 1994 + 5.968 years = 1999.968 or in other words, the very end of December 1999 for the manufacture date. Then considering hypothetically, if 40 guns were made per month: 2,578 ÷ 40 guns per month = 64.45 months = 5.371 years.Description: SALE PENDING *** NICE *** 1976 Vintage Colt Python 357 Magnum Revolver. 6" barrel, 99.9% MINT, Looks unfired since leaving the factory 49 years ago to me?When did Colt change the serial number to E? Toward the end of 1969 the letter "E" was added as a prefix to the serial number. In 1975 the letter "E" was moved to the end of the number, becoming a suffix. In 1978 and later other letters were used. According to the Colt Python Serial Number Table here, production of the Python peaked in ...Seeking a Colt Detective Special in Serial Number range 481000 to 861499 that has real Mother-of-Pearl grips that are listed on a Colt Archive letter. ... Baby Boom Period Colt Python Serial Numbers . Serial Number Table. Year of DOM Begin Serial Number End Serial Number Yearly Prod. Totals; 1955: 1: 299: 299: 1956: 300: 1649: …For specific information on a particular Colt, send your model name, caliber, serial number, and check to: Colt Historian. PO Box 1868. Hartford, CT 06144-1868. Phone: 1-800-962-COLT. Check with Colt Historical Dept. for current prices. FIRST SERIES WOODSMAN: 1915-1947. Manufacture Dates by Serial Number. Target and Sport Models.Colt is a legendary American brand of firearms, handguns, pistols, rifles and revolvers. Visit the official website of Colt's Manufacturing LLC to learn more about the history, products and services of this iconic company.Python's Diamondback's "The strongest reason for people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government." ... Make that call to Colt (800-962-2658) and find out what year your Anaconda was made, then drop me a note with serial number, model number and year made. Thanks in ...Hi, I have a 6" Colt Python, in Nickel, with Serial number 860960E. I bought it years ago and it is new in the box. Ive just taken it out to show some friends, on occasion, what a fine pistol looks li … read moreHas a test target with 97 date, PN serial number, and indicates it is a python elite. In 1997 Colt moved Python production into the Custom Shop, and to designate that, the name was changed to the Python Elite. After that, all Pythons were Elite models. It was made in 1997 discontinued in 1998, reintroduced in 1999 and made in …Year of DOM Begin Serial Number End Serial Number Yearly Prod. Totals; 1955: 1: 299: 299: 1956: 300: 1649: 1,350: 1957: 1650: 5549: 3,900: 1958: 5550: 7049: 1,500: 1959: 7050: 9099: 2,050: 1960: 9100: …Excellent, Rare and Desirable First Year Production Two Digit Serial Number "36" Colt Python Double Action RevolverManufactured in 1955. This is one of the earliest production Colt Pythons we have ever offered. The revolver features the iconic six inch barrel with vent rib reading "PYTHON 357/*.357 Magnum CTG*" on the left and "COLT'S PT.F.A. MFG. Co. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A." on the right, Rampant ...GunBroker has consistently listed the Colt Python as the most popular, highest selling revolver for 3 years running (and counting). By any measure the 2020 Colt Python has been among the top selling firearm for all general categories (handgun, rifle, shotgun) since it's reintroduction.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?. Dark Mode; Light Mode; menu Log in1982 would be the correct year. There are some numbers duplicated The 2020 Colt Python is a six-shot, stainless steel, double-action revolver chambered in .357 Magnum. The barrel comes in two lengths: 4.25 inches and 6 inches, and we were loaned the shorter of the two. Like the King Cobra and the King Cobra Target, the Python bears a recessed muzzle crown below an interchangeable front sight blade.Precision, Power, and Performance Redefined. Unleash the Next Era of Shooting Excellence with the Blued Python! Serial Number K96294 - CONFIRMED by COLT to be 1982 manuf Serial bonds (or installment bonds) describes a bond issue that matures in portions over several different dates. Serial bonds (or installment bonds) describes a bond issue that ma...Thanks to your contributions, there are now 145 serial numbers recorded in the file. -- 61% of the total reported were manufactured in the years 1902 through 1907. -- 58 (or 40%) verified with Colt Archive letters. -- 53% were reported with 4-3/4" barrels, 23% with 7-1/2", and 22% with 5-1/2". 48 posts · Joined 2019. #3 · Jul 26, 2021. Well I guess the firs...
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