Colt Python Advice

[Night_solstice]

I've recently come into possession of a Colt Python 6"*. According to Colt, the serial number traces back to a '71 build date. VERY faint turn lines, and looking at the cylinder and barrel, it appears to have been fired little, if at all. (aside from the test fire they all have).

Regardless, I want to shoot this firearm, not preserve it. However, at full cock, there is some play (not much) in the cylinder. Now while I would not sweat this in a S&W, from what I've read, you have make sure the Colt is 'in condition'. (Kind of like a Ferrari...it's not that it's 'weak', but that you have to maintain it)

So, my question is, from reading some of the colt forums...should there be ANY play in the cylinder when at full cock (most people say that it should be locked like a rock with 0 movement), what do I do now? Is some slack 'normal' despite what I've read, or as I would imagine in any 'high end' object, it should be checked out before something minor turns into something major.

Is there a gunsmith local (mass or NE) skilled with the Colts, or am I better off sending back to Colt themselves for service?

*Once I clean my table, pictures will be posted to the March acquisitions threat... unfortunately the table as is is not suitable for pictures.

Thank you for any advice.

 

[Coyote Hunter]

Wow that doesn't sound good, you should probably transfer the gun to me. It will be a big imposition but I'm willing to take one for the team

 

[Night_solstice]

*whew*..thank you for your offer...I really appreciate the offer, and that's probably for the best.

However, my hand that I'd normally sign the FA-10 form is my dominate hand and is currently curled in a death grip on the handle, so I think I'll hold on to it for now. *laugh*

 

[Gammon]

While the Python may have a little rotational play in the cylinder at full cock, pulling the trigger to the rear (firing the pistol) tightens the cylinder stop/cylinder relationship, removing most, if not all of this play.

 

[Night_solstice]

Thanks, you were correct. Had a chance to test it out, and sure enough, at full cock with the trigger back, the cylinder was rock solid.

Thanks again!