If you care about colts (and who doesn't!) it's a good idea to combine google with "dfariswheel" and read the results (or "dfariswheel colt" "dfariswheel python" etc). He's a very good retired colt gunsmith, with high standards in terms of The Right Way to do things.
Must read
Great post on Colt revolver timing checks:
Great posting on how to identify the period of different python grips:
General
Dealing with leading:
Minimal screwdriver set for colt work:
Who to have work on Colts:
Finishing
Awesome post on the "world's best wood finish:
Has my gun been reblued:
Colt will restamp some parts:
How to deal with rust:
Touching up a stainless finish:
Removing nickel plate:
Plum-colored parts are not necessarily from reblue:
How to store guns long term:
Gunsmithing
Putting dots on front sights:
Where to buy colt parts:
Neat trick for dealing with a too loose latch pin hole:
Recommended schools that teach gunsmithing:
Not a good idea to mess w/ MKIII, KC and similar actions:
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