This is the reveal of The 1970 Colt Python I had restored to mint condition. This video is the last in a series of every step in restoring this well ived gun back to its original perfect condition.
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@gregorybernard11012 ай бұрын
I just purchased the 2024 Colt Python Blued in May. Waiting to DROS and picking up in late June of this month. I live in the crap state of California. Your restoration looks outstanding. I can't wait to pick mine up. This is my first revolver and a Colt no less. Thank you for all your videos. I look forward to all your videos related to this restoration project. Thank you Greg B.
@TerryBenton2 ай бұрын
Congratulations on getting your python. I am sorry you live in Cali. Lol. Thanks for watching
@keithwilliams27664 ай бұрын
I've seen this one in some of your other videos before I viewed this one. Wow. Simply wow! I never get tired of looking at it.
@TerryBenton4 ай бұрын
It turned out pretty good. Thank you
@stevensapyak7971 Жыл бұрын
6.8.23. The Royal Blue finish is absolutely stunning‼️
@TerryBenton Жыл бұрын
Thank you. It can be done as you can see. Thanks for watching
@colinj5291 Жыл бұрын
Turned out beautifully. Colt still does offer a royal blue finish on a couple of their 1911s. You can even send your gun in and pay around 400 dollars to have the royal blue job done. Whether or not they changed the chemical process, I am unsure.
@TerryBenton Жыл бұрын
Yes you can. The process is a little different. This duplicates the original Royal blue they use to do. Thanks for watching
@colinj5291 Жыл бұрын
@@TerryBenton It came out awesome. Also assuming Colt knows there is a demand for blued snake guns, which means they would have to use carbon steel instead of stainless. So they are probably dragging their feet on it.
@TerryBenton Жыл бұрын
@Colin J I think.it is in the works. I am sure they are going to figure out how to stream line it like they did the stainless guns. I do not know this for a fact but I would be willing to bet they are working on it
@ObscureImages Жыл бұрын
@@TerryBenton If they aren't, they're missing out on a serious cash cow. If there is a way to profit on a new generation blued Python, they'd be foolish not to do it. It simply *has* to be in development (hopefully closer to production!), you know? They'd outsell the stainless version by far, in my opinion, and they sold a TON of those.
@ObscureImages Жыл бұрын
Fwiw, I own one of the new Pythons and one of the new Anacondas and they are awesome, especially the Anaconda. What an amazing .44 magnum handgun. Well, once I put Wilson Combat sights on it, anyway, LOL
@007Chancellor3 ай бұрын
Absolutely stunning.
@TerryBenton3 ай бұрын
Thank you. I just had another gun done also. It is a trooper and I put the original barrel off this python on it
@ObscureImages Жыл бұрын
Turned out amazing! I thought it'd turn out well based on watching Rusty's restoration of a Colt Trooper but didn't know it would be that stunning. Great job, fellas! Would love to know what he'd charge for a Python restoration like this (assuming no parts are needed, just a restored finish). I might actually consider having Rusty (I'm assuming that's his name) do some gunsmithing for me, including a finish restoration on my well-used Python. I'm like you; I don't own safe queens. Even the guns I have that others might consider as safe queens are not safe queens. For example, I have an immaculate S&W model 29-2 that is literally 99% condition. Even its turn line is extremely faint. But, I still get it to the range a few times a year to enjoy it. (It'd be more often, but I have a lot of guns to enjoy, LOL.) Anyway, congrats again on an amazing job. I'm sure your friend will be ecstatic. If not, she can sell it to me. :) Cheers!
@TerryBenton Жыл бұрын
Lol. I do not think she is selling this thing. Just send him a message on the video for his trooper and ask. Tell him you saw the python he just did for me. His actual name is David. And thanks again for watching. It took a little longer than expected but I think it was worth it.
@dmw3086 Жыл бұрын
Turned out NICE. I laughed recently watching another video. Guy was handling a matte(not brushed but almost bead blast looking matte) stainless smith or Taurus with white gloves on.
@TerryBenton Жыл бұрын
Wow. Amazing. Unfortunately those folks votes count thr same as ours. Glad you liked it.
@joetrankle6141 Жыл бұрын
I’ve never seen any better. Outstanding workmanship.
@TerryBenton Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I did not di the bluing. All I did was refinish the grips. There is a few more short videos that show the stages from start to finish. Thanks for watching
@tomperkins565710 ай бұрын
Absolutely stunning!! I never knew it was possible to restore "Royal Blue".
@TerryBenton10 ай бұрын
It is very possible. Just takes the right person. Thank you for watching. There is a video of me scratching it on purpose before I restored it
@smithn.wesson495 Жыл бұрын
Very impressive work, looks outstanding!
@TerryBenton Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I only did the grips. The grips. I had a gunsmith refinish the gun. He is the best. This is his KZbin channel if you youtube.com/@rustyrestorationww1ww2
@smithn.wesson495 Жыл бұрын
@@TerryBenton I added subscribed "all" to this channel. Thank you, Terry.
@josephliptak Жыл бұрын
Wow! What a great job. That Python looks stunning.
@TerryBenton Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Complete night and day difference. Thank you for watching
@jameskringlee8974 Жыл бұрын
I keep looking for the "how to" prep and reblue older Colts and Smiths to match the 1970's era Colt and Smith & Wesson bluing processes. There are any number of us of who gear up and refinish an old friend ourselves once someone shares their "how to" with sufficient detail.. You show it can be done, and done well. Thank You, I will check out "Rusty Restorations"
@TerryBenton Жыл бұрын
Yes, he did a great Job and pays close attention to detail. Thank you for watching
@norseman5041 Жыл бұрын
Great job, it looks amazing. Did not follow the project, but this look just out of this world. I have refinished a few guns even re bluing and I know how much work it is behind. I totally agree with you, people think a gun should never be refinished, personally, I LOVE a correct restored gun. Great job.
@TerryBenton Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching. There are a couple of short videos following this project on my channel. Check then out.
@dearlreed66688 ай бұрын
It's truly an awesome job done on that colt!!
@TerryBenton8 ай бұрын
Thank you
@totljag1 Жыл бұрын
Man ! That’s beautiful ! Great job buddy 😊
@TerryBenton Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. I knew it would turn out good but nothing explains it than seeing the finished product
@coryferguson823410 ай бұрын
Nice Beautiful Revolver and did an awesome job restoring it
@TerryBenton10 ай бұрын
Thank you
@MrSmith-zy2bp Жыл бұрын
Nice... I really hope Colt finds a way to put a finish that looks blued on their 2020 Pythons.
@TerryBenton Жыл бұрын
I hope they do also.
@totljag1 Жыл бұрын
What would u use on that pistol to keep it shining ? Just a wax or is there something special blued guns use ?
@TerryBenton Жыл бұрын
I just wipe them down with a silicone cloth. I buy the Wilson Combst ones but I think any of them do the same thing
@Sikluz5626 ай бұрын
How is a royal blue finish done? I’ve been searching everywhere but no luck, is it mirror polished first, then cold/hot blued? Any advice 🙏🏻
@TerryBenton6 ай бұрын
It is a hot blue. My gunsmith does it. I am not an expert on the actual process. He uses Cyanide.
@frankbutta9344 Жыл бұрын
SUPERB JOB! 👍👍👍👍
@TerryBenton Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@andrewpinheiro7202 Жыл бұрын
Damn looks good man nice work
@TerryBenton Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@renelopez22447 ай бұрын
Awesome
@TerryBenton7 ай бұрын
Thank you
@alicethecat610 ай бұрын
Can I ask who did the bluing? Absolutely stunning
@TerryBenton10 ай бұрын
He has a KZbin channel. It is called Rusty Restoration. I will try to copy the link to his channel. He is a small time gunsmith that is the best at his craft. I cannot say enough good things about him. Thank you for the compliment on the gun and thank you for watching. I did a entire series of restoring this gun for a girl I know that always wanted one. Here is his link. youtube.com/@rustyrestorationww1ww2?si=Im687CIuvbMDCtVy
@isaacarzaga3 ай бұрын
@@TerryBenton how can I contact him? I can’t find info. I have a project that needs a good blue ing
@morriszachrisson83594 ай бұрын
Such question. I have seen many mint untouched exellent finishes of Pythons on Gun Internationel web site. And these revolvers can be from 1971, 1973. Is it possible to have them being so old look like yours on video? Or the owners restore them and then sell them and say they are mint, no cylinder line, unfired, unused and so on?
@TerryBenton4 ай бұрын
Either is possible. There are alot of dishonest folks in this world that are looking to profit odd of unsuspecting people. It sickens me. Do not trust anyone amd over pay for something. I hope this helps.
@morriszachrisson83594 ай бұрын
@@TerryBenton Ok but, I think the sites like Gun International must inspect products somehow before they publish adds.
@TerryBenton4 ай бұрын
@@morriszachrisson8359 they do not
@morriszachrisson83594 ай бұрын
@@TerryBenton Is there any method to see if it is restored or original finish?
@TerryBenton4 ай бұрын
@@morriszachrisson8359 it would be very hard to tell this one has been refinished. You have to look at the roll marks under magnification. Etc. Very hard
@jordyalmonte42 Жыл бұрын
It looks absolutely GORGEOUS! I’m actually planning on picking up a newer Python soon. Would you be able to receive it once I acquire to give it the same treatment? If so how much would do or your local smith charge for it? Oh boy bluing a new Python fresh out the box how taboo!!! The value of it will tank!!
@TerryBenton Жыл бұрын
Lol. I will ask him. Itnis stainless and completely different process. I will get back to you. This is the link to his KZbin channel. You can probably ask him yourself. If not I will be glad to ask for you. Check his channel out youtube.com/@rustyrestorationww1ww2
@Guns_N_Gears2 ай бұрын
Did you go to school for this, or just decide you were gonna tackle this on your own?
@TerryBenton2 ай бұрын
I decided to do it on my own
@omaraki0110 ай бұрын
Interested to get my lever action restored, can you provide the contact for the person who did this job please? Thanks!
@TerryBenton10 ай бұрын
He has a KZbin channel. The name of his channel is Rusty Restorations. Here is the link to his channel. youtube.com/@rustyrestorationww1ww2?si=gTzY79ZrgaMWgWhV
@TheLoneRanger745 Жыл бұрын
It's ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS STUNNING BEAUTIFUL, PREFECT, I LOVE THE BLUE FINISH MORE THAN ANY OTHER. People that say it can't be done don't know how too, to start with, it starts with the prep perfectly polished before the blueing process . When done correctly it looks like Deep blue blk chrome, in the sun light it looks even better , brings out the Deep blue almost translucent look🤪 WOW. So much more beautiful than just polished Stainless steel. OUTSTANDING CRAFTSMANSHIP SO BEAUTIFUL BUDDY 🤠❤️❤️❤️
@TerryBenton Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I am going to show it in natural light one day. I have a couple of short videos of it before, during and after. Thabks for watching
@tammiebriscoe1999 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely gorgeous! The young lady will be stunned as she should be! Love your videos which are informative and sometimes hilarious! Keep 'em coming.
@TerryBenton Жыл бұрын
The young lady is going to use it as a conceal carry piece
@super90girl476 ай бұрын
@@TerryBentonseriously? A 4” Python? That’s a bit much for CC. 2”, maybe…
@edljnehan2811 Жыл бұрын
Noice very noice
@TerryBenton Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@jeffmatlowwildcattattoo523 Жыл бұрын
That's nice! Turned out great,ready for 50 more years of shooting fun, -( a side note,google Colt combat python 3" barrel, it'll be a good laugh)
@TerryBenton Жыл бұрын
I saw a guy selling a Nickel 3 inch Colt python at a gun show once. I stopped it. They never made a nickel Colt python
@jeffmatlowwildcattattoo523 Жыл бұрын
@@TerryBenton I ran across a couple of barrels,just the barrels, going for 3-4k! Crazy stuff out there
@thenegociater3387 Жыл бұрын
The old girl looks spic and spam for the young lady.
@TerryBenton Жыл бұрын
Yes it turned out very nice. Thank you for watching