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FoghornLeghorn

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I picked up a circa 1981 Colt Python w/6 inch barrel. This one has three proof marks on the outside of the crane at the top, and another proof mark on the left side of the barrel near the frame.

I just gave my son a 1978 vintage Python, but I don't remember any such proof marks.

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The only proof mark on Colt revolvers is the Colt VP (Verified Proof) mark on the (usually) left front of the trigger guard. Any other proof marks are after market, possibly put on when the gun was sold in a country that requires its own proof marks.

Jim
 
There's a proof mark on the left side of the barrel just in front of the frame. There are three proof marks on the frame just above the crane.

The gun looks absolutely unfired. Not even a turn line.
 
Those are almost certainly German proof marks.

Recently a number of Colt's, including some Pythons have been re-imported from Germany.
When American pistols were imported into Germany, German law required they be proof tested and stamped with all sorts of ugly stamps on the left front side of the frame and barrel.

Why these Colt's are being brought back now, and who owned them is a question.
 
The gun is nearly mint. Here's a pic. You can almost make out the proof marks.

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Well, I'll be.

I just looked at another of their ads. They have this to say.

Some of our firearms show our import mark "Heritage Arms Naples, FL." Federal Law requires this mark, even if the firearm was originally made in the US and re-imported!
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Then I checked the ad for the gun I bought. Says the same thing.

I don't think I'll sweat it. Just shows where it's been and a little of its history. Guess I'll keep it.
 
You are right on the fact that they are German proof marks but the proof marks do not need to be in a certain place; they can be hidden ion collectible guns or even be proof fired and just get a serial numbered certificate without putting a stamp on the gun.
 
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