So, year of manufacture isn't a valid reason to buy or not buy a Colt. Each one must be judged on it's own merits, or lack thereof. A. ab4ka. 64 posts · Joined 2003. #4 · Jul 4, 2003. My Python is a 1980 and it's the sweetest gun I've ever shot. The action is as tight as a fishes rear end, and smooth as butter.NOTES: The serial numbers listed, except for 1963, 1969, 1970, are the serial number at the first of the year. NOTE II: The 1969-1970 downturn (highlighted in purple) in production numbers is due to Colt withdrawing the AR-15 from the market temporarily to fix the "hammer follow-down" issue (the gun could fire full-automatically -- erratically -- if the disconnector was removed).Foreign Service Models: 1) Colt M1911 Canadian Contract: S/N C5400 to C16599 = Sept. to Nov., 1914 ( Only 5000 pistols in this serial number range were shipped to Canada.) Caliber .45 ACP. 2) Colt M1911A1 Canadian Contract: S/N 930,000 to 936,000 = 1943 ( 1,515 military model pistols were shipped to Canada through the Lend-Leased Act from this ...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 needed a way ...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.1982 would be the correct year. There are some numbers duplicated around that time period, although they should return the same year, as there are some area where serial ranges overlap some items which were also input into the computer. Colt Archivist / [email protected] / 860-554-8088. Colt Archive Services.Year Serial Number 1955 1 1956 300 1957 1650 1958 5550 1959 7050 1960 9100 1961 13100 1962 18800 ... For anything after 1985 you need to call Colt. They will only tell you the year of production over the phone. ... 2008) gives Python serial numbers up until 1998. It also gives specific information on some of the "specials" like Silhouette ...The Colt Python is a .357 Magnum caliber revolver formerly manufactured by Colt's Manufacturing Company of Hartford, Connecticut. It is sometimes referred to as a "Combat Magnum". It was first introduced in 1955, the same year as Smith & Wesson's M29 .44 Magnum.The Colt serial number format is generally a six-digit number, with the first three digits representing the year of manufacture, and the last three digits representing the model of firearm. For example, a serial number for a firearm manufactured in 2017 would be 070117.18337 posts · Joined 2001. #8 · Apr 25, 2015. "Generations" is a term that's generally confined to the Colt Single Action Army by collectors. Other Colt pistols use the term "Issue". I've always used the term "Type" when referring to Colt grips like the Python grips. As example, the early fully checkered Python grip is a "First Type".The Colt Python is a .357 Magnum caliber revolver formerly manufactured by Colt's Manufacturing Company of Hartford, ... Here is a list of Python production years and either the first serial number for that year or the range of serial numbers for that year. For example, serial # 1649 was produced in 1956. Other Colt firearms up to 1978 can be ...After that period the two gunsmiths burned out and Pythons were moved to standard production, albeit with higher standards then normal production models. The serial number will stamped on the frame, opposite on the crane, and inside the sideplate. The first production of the Python started in 1955 at serial #1. 1956 started at serial number 300.Colt Forum Discussions. Python3295 posts · Joined 2013. #4 · Aug 2, 2016. Con - Anything above 1969 begins to fall in quality each year that passes until early/mid '90s. Others may not agree, but those are my feelings. Pro - it's a Python, still beautiful, still a Colt. Originally LNIB - 2.5" Python, Royal Blue, 1972, is one of my EDC guns...Colt Revolvers Post 1995 Python Serial Numbers ... (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" .The Python Elite stainless model was made on and off from 1997 to 1999, then reintroduced from 2002 to 2006. The Elite models were only available through the Colt Custom Shop. The last several years not many were assembled from parts since normal production was said to stop around 2004, and supposedly the last Python was …Serial Killer Sanity - Serial killer sanity is often questioned when determining the motive of the murders. Find out how serial killer sanity is diagnosed. Advertisement ­For some ...SN's for the Python ran from K01000 to K16266 that year. Paperwork dated 1990/91 cannot possibly be correct or original. The box (if original) will have a matching serial number on it (assuming it's the original label). A phone call to Colt customer service (1-800-962-COLT) will get you the date over the phone for free and save you $75. JimI called them yesterday about my python 6" stainless PNxxxx and it from the year 1994. This is my first revolver and in avery good condition, cost me about 500$. [/ QUOTE ] Couldn't help but notice your location is Israel. What are the gun laws there?? If you gave 500 dollars us for a python, it sounds like you got quite a deal!As example you may have a model of revolver made in .22 andin .38 Special, with the .22 revolver serial numbers mixed with a differentmodel Colt, and the .38 caliber version of that model in yet a different modelrange. Even after Colt began using unique serial numbers in the1960's, Colt often combined a number of models into one serial number ...Here is a listing of Python serial numbers and the years of production up to 1985: Year Serial Number 1955 1 1956 300 1957 1650 1958 5550 1959 7050 1960 9100 1961 13100 1962 18800 1963 24800 1964 30800 1965 41400 1966 50500 1967 61000 1968 73800 1969 90000-99999 90000, Start "E" series-- E1001 1970 E6301 1971 E21201 1972 E38001 1973 E53501Some serial killers have murdered more than 100 people. Who are the worst serial killers, and why did they do it? Advertisement In movies such as "Watcher" and "Mindcage," and TV s...Oct 2, 2005 · Yours doeen't appear because the latest published serial number data, from any publication, stops in 1985. Just a guess, but I believe PY would date it to about 1991 or 92. Dick. If life was fair, the horse would get to ride half of the time. Like.Here's the number.. Tel: 800-962-COLT :smt033 ***** Fast is fine, but accuracy is everything. Wyatt Earp ***** Save Share. Like. G. GURU1911. 126 posts · ... Here is a listing of Python serial numbers and the years of production up to 1985: Year Serial Number 1955 1 1956 300 1957 1650 1958 5550 1959 7050 1960 9100 1961 13100 …5291 posts · Joined 2008. #1 · Nov 5, 2011. I just picked up a LNIB 2" Colt Lawman MK III. The Proofhouse hasn't been much good in determining the year of manufacture. The serial number is 36272U. Can someone give me a hand with this one?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 ...Documented first year 1955 production, Colt Python serial number 69 achieved $34,500 in Rock Island Auction Company's December 2021 Premier Firearms Auction. ... An excellent second year 1956 production three digit serial number 315 Colt Python, including a matching number Colt two-piece "woodgrain" box, hang tag, bore brush, original test ...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?The Colt Python is a .357 Magnum caliber revolver formerly manufactured by Colt's Manufacturing Company of Hartford, Connecticut. It is sometimes referred to as a "Combat Magnum". It was first introduced in 1955, the same year as Smith & Wesson's M29 .44 Magnum.It's the 2 piece woodgrain box with smooth dark green interior,yellow end label,and the serial number hand written on the bottom. I'm pretty sure 1964 was the year they changed to the woodgrain box with red "cut out" interior. Don't believe Colt started wrapping guns in plastic until the styrofoam insert style boxes came into use.-----Code on the gun is just model and serial. Would have made too much sense ! probably a reason though. When they make the serial number on the gun, they don't know when the gun will be completed and shipped out. thus the silver trigger tag is made.that tag is handy though .. since it does give the year, month, and day.Just picked up a 6" stainless Python. I have searched and tried all the links for serial numbers and year mfg, but nothing comes close to the serial number I have. The serial number is KT0787. Is that a run between the K series and the T series production? Thanks for the help. Divelight _____ NRA Endowment 4" Nickle Python 6" SS Python1970. 332650C - 336169C. Year Approximate Serial Number Range 1912 C1 - C1900 1913 C1900 - C5400 1914 C5400 - C16600 1915 C16600 - C27600 1916 C27600 - C75000 1917 C75000 - C99000 1918 C99000 - C106000 1919 C106000 - C121000 1920 C121000 - C127000 1921 C127000 - C129000 1922 C129000 - C134000 1923 C134000 - C135000 1924 C135000 - C140000 1925.New Colt Python, what does the skew mean in front of the serial number on the right side of the frame . Save Share. Like. ... Colt Revolvers Gun Collector Lounge Colt Semiauto Pistols Colt Single Action Army Python. Top Contributors this Month View All F. FL Moore 307 Replies. Todd 258 Replies. victorio1sw 172 Replies.Code on the gun is just model and serial. Would have made too much sense ! probably a reason though. When they make the serial number on the gun, they don't know when the gun will be completed and shipped out. thus the silver trigger tag is made.that tag is handy though .. since it does give the year, month, and day.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 1970Sep 15, 2016 · From 1955 until 1969 Python serial numbers had no letter prefix or suffix, and these are the most sought after by collectors. In 1983 the revolver was offered in stainless steel—both matte and ...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.Dec 18, 2022 · 256 posts · Joined 2020. #3 · Dec 18, 2022. Typically, RA is for the Cobra and King Cobra line, PY is for the Python line, and AC is for the Anaconda line. Manufacturers decide what serial numbers they want, then they must be pre-approved by the ATF. Colt had a number of Pythons that were needing numbers and the ATF didn't get things approved ...Here are some pics of my early Custom Shop E-Nickel 6”, serial number V6696X. Colt’s online serial lookup lists it as a 1979 production, although Gurney Brown’s Python book dates it as a 1980 (V36737-V99999) in his “approximate” tables. (p.289).Can anyone tell me when Colt started using the PYxxxx serial number range for the Python? Need help determining year of manufacture. Thanks. Save Share. Like. ... Thanks. I talked to Colt today and they told me year of birth was 1992. This was probably not part of a set, I saw the label on the box and it was PY0xxx, 8 inch barrel, B STS finish. ...9266 posts · Joined 2011. #5 · Feb 17, 2023. My 8” anaconda is AC200912 made 8/11/21. my 6” anaconda is AC204220 made 9/21/21. i don’t see any correlation of the serial scheme that translates to the year of manufacture. Colt is not known for doing that on any model firearm theyve ever made. example. Uberti single actions have a two ...Mar 29, 2018 · The Colt Python was released in 1955 and is considered by many the best gun made by the company. The revolver was built on the Colt I-frame, also known as the “old .41 frame.”. In the Python’s early years it ran a mere $125. Presently, it’s not unusual for the .357 Magnum to demand $3,000 to $4,000. What makes the Colt Python desirable ...This was the first year of production of stainless 6" barreled Pythons according to The Blue Book of Gun Values." ... and the Serial Number. 09.16: I have talked to Colt today. Colt says that this Python was made in 1981. Colt also informed me that SS production began in 1985 which is also different than what The Blue Book of Gun Values states ...Colt Revolvers. Python with 4 digit serial number. Jump to Latest ...3 posts · Joined 2021. #1 · Feb 24, 2021. Hi all - just picked up my new Python today and was curious about the serial number. All I have seen in recent posts/photos, and around …Joined Oct 25, 2021. 196 Posts. #41 · Dec 20, 2021 (Edited) 4.25” 224XXX in October (date coded mid September ‘21) and 4.25” 214xxx (date coded mid October ‘21). Obviously the SN doesn’t correlate to the date represented by the tags, as there’s nearly exactly 10,000 serial numbers between the two (which are as close to identical in ...SOLD FOR: $8,925. Rare Colt USA American Bicentennial Set Dragoon SAA Python & Case, 1976 ATF C&R. Make:Colt Model:US Bicentennial 3 gun Set: Colt Dragoon, Single Action Army, Python Serial Numbers:Dragoon: 0863DG, Single Action Army: 0863PM, Python: 0863PY Year of Manufacture:1976, ATF C&R (the Dragoon is ATF ANTIQUE) Caliber:Dragoon: .44 PercussionSingle Action Army: .45 ColtPython: .357 ...Python. New 2020 colt python serial number database. Jump to Latest Follow 101 - 104 of 104 Posts. 1 6 of 6 Go to page. Go. 6. SnidelyWhiplash ...Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked "COMBAT PYTHON" above ".357 MAGNUM CTG". The left side of the frame is marked with a faded Rampant Colt Logo. The serial number is located on the left side of the frame under the cylinder "T73849". The right side of the barrel is marked "COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. / HARTFORD, CONN. U ...For the Python the Coltguard EN was known as "Royal Coltguard" and was slightly shinier then satin Coltguard as used on other Colt models, but was sometimes marked on the box simply as electroless nickel. The "V" series Pythons began in 1978 at serial number V01001. 1979 began at V36737. 1980 began at V88374 and the "V" …48 posts · Joined 2019. #3 · Jul 26, 2021. Well I guess the first 2500 new Anaconda's will share AC20 xxxx (serial #'s), no matter which barrel is on the revolver. Of course the (SL#) will be different on each revolver. I'm just happy to have found one in the first production run.Bren-Ten Discussion starter. 70 posts · Joined 2009. #1 · May 4, 2009. I have just gotten a Pyhton. My first Python and 357 Magnum. And yes, it was love at fist site. It is a 8", SS model. And by the serienumber (K47XXX) made in 1981. This is before Colt made SS versions.The Evolvement of the Colt Serial Number: Using the Colt M1911. The M1911, or the A1 (1912), was a commercial version with regular Colt serial numbers comprising simple signs and symbols. These gun version serial numbers halted during the 1970s, continuing from the codes of the initial varieties. Meanwhile, every other gun has a 70 as the first ...256 posts · Joined 2020. #3 · Dec 18, 2022. Typically, RA is for the Cobra and King Cobra line, PY is for the Python line, and AC is for the Anaconda line. Manufacturers decide what serial numbers they want, then they must be pre-approved by the ATF. Colt had a number of Pythons that were needing numbers and the ATF didn't …A while back the Museum displayed a trio of snakes — three very special Colt Pythons. From bottom to top, these three prized wheelguns are: Colt Python serial number 2, number 3, and number 5. And yes, that is the original box for Python #2 (at bottom). The museum says such low serial number guns were typically produced for a company ...Jun 11, 2017 · Check the front sight pin to see if it is a single or double pinned front sight. If a single front sight pin, it is a 90's or later vintage. You can try to run the serial number on the Colt web site or call Colt Customer Service (number listed on the web site as well) Colt Firearm Serial Number Lookup - Year of Manufacture. Python’s.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 …Aug 8, 2023 · To decipher your AR-15's manufacturing details from its serial number requires understanding how they are arranged. The first two characters depict month/year combination using letters A through L instead of numerical values (e.g., January would be A). The third character represents a specific year within periods 1980 to 2004 using numbers one ...I just put in a serial number of a BSS Python and I copied this response: 1995 I3041 "Python, 4" Barrel, 357 Magnum / 38 Special, Bright Stainless Steel". They got it dead on. B. bigi Discussion starter. 269 posts · Joined 2012. #5 · Mar 9, 2013. Yah I get that for mine too (actualy it says "Ultimate SS") but a friend's shows as plain SS but ...It was an earlier version of the Colt Cobra that Jack Ruby used to kill Lee Harvey Oswald. The serial number of Ruby's Colt was 2744LW (note the LW stands for Light-Weight). The Jack Ruby Colt Cobra was returned to his estate many years later and was sold at auction. An anonymous New Jersey gun collector paid $220,000 for it.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 ...For anymore then the date, you have to buy a Colt Archive letter. Colt serial numbers are often confusing, especially in the late 40's early 50's. Colt ran the early Officer's Model serials in one range from 1908 to 1927, then started a new range from 1930 to 1969. .38 Officer's Models were in one range, and .22LR models were mixed with another.Also, at some point Colt added a letter to the serial number. If your gun has that, you need to include it in the database search to find the correct year. The grips are correct for a 1959 though, so my best guess is that it's a modified 1959 model. ... For years the Colt Python was an "in" revolver with the Chicago police department.