Colt Python date of manufacture.

[omaharsm]

Can anyone help me determine the birthdate of my Colt Python?
Serial # LA7257 Thanks in advance.

 

[bedbugbilly]

Google "Proofhouse" - click on Colt and you should be able to hunt it up easily

 

[Nick_C_S]

Mine starts with a "K" and was made in 1983. If that's any help.

I'm going to have to google "proofhouse" per bedbugbilly. Sounds like an interesting site.


Edit:

Hmm, I went there. For the Python, it only had data up to 1978.

 

[omaharsm]

Colt Birthday

I think my gun was born in 1980, but like you, I found no info at the Proofhouse. Will call Colt customer service and see if they're of any help. Not holding my breath. Will let you know if successful.

 

[22-rimfire]

1980 per Wilson.

 

[Dfariswheel]

LA7257 was made in 1980.

 

[Sevens]

Can you folks with the book do a King Cobra with serial number KK5xxx?

Probably early 90's, I'm thinking?

 

[omaharsm]

Python Birthday

Thanks again for the feedback on my Python birthday.

 

[22-rimfire]

The "book" stops at 1985. After that, you have to call Colt.