The Pony Quest is back on....

[BHunted]

So many moons ago, (early '80's), I had to make a decision what I liked and disliked. Dept required we use something that could fire .38 spl.
So, with not much to offer, it was either going to be S&W or Colt...
Went to the shop and I needed to be convinced of which. Then, it was a matter of preference. The S&W rattled a tad when you shook it, the Colt, solid as a rock.
So, my love of Colts started up. Within a short period of time, I bought a 4" Nickel Python, 6" Royal Blue Python, a Nickel 1911 MKV Series 70. Short after, ...the Colt  Lawman Mark III .357
My carry was the 4" Python and backup was the Lawman.

My dept was hell bent on not using revolvers anymore, so I was able to carry the 1911....  (would be nice if they paid something), but truth be told, revolvers were not that expensive, and I already had what I needed.
Over the years, I started getting more interest in semi-autos and went with HKs... 
I sold my 6" to a guy in AZ, my 4" to a kid just out of the academy and my Lawman to the guy that owned my marina... Knowing what we know today for the going price, I kick myself in the arse for getting rid of them. Who would have known.
Kept the 1911 only for remembrance. Eventually had it chromed, (nobody does nickel anymore ,(and if so, would be very expensive) ... and fitted with tritium sights my old eyes could see...

So, my quest. I just got my hands on an excellent 1976 vintage Lawman Mark III. Must have been in someone's safe for decades because looks like it was never shot. Still had cosmoline on some parts. I got a deal that I could not pass up. I will slowly rebuild my Pony/Pythons of yester-year.

My only Colts and hopefully not the last, (excuse the tint and oily prints. They are both shiny mirror like. Hard to get shot without reflection..) :
 

Edited June 12 by BHunted
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[papa61]

Stop it! Old Colts are so sweet, and expensive. That pair is beautiful!

[BHunted]

1 hour ago, papa61 said:

Stop it! Old Colts are so sweet, and expensive. That pair is beautiful!

Bought the 1911 for $250 brand new in 1977 I believe
The 1976 Lawman just last week for $845...
Just got to keep eyes peeled.... my new mission.

 

[JKGlock17]

i just came across a crazy deal myself... i found a 2000 production year series 80 1911 in all black. 

 

I had been looking for a nice series 80 (i prefer Springfield for series 70 design, just a better 1911) for some time and couldn't find one for under 1500 or so dollars. 

 

Well i found one in almost new condition for 700. yep. 700. The deals are out there, be patient and wait and you will be rewarded like myself. I love Colt and have built my collection back up to 2 as well. 

I have a beautiful 3 inch King Cobra 357 fitted with some sexy Altamonts snakeskins with Gold rampants in the grips. 

I just ordered another set of Alts for my new (new to me) series 80 in American Walnut with Gold inlays as well. 

my next Colt i will be after soon enough will be a Python, but i just cannot decide on barrel length. Im leaning towards 4 inches but i have heard get the 5 inch if you can... so we will see. 

[Sleep profit]

Beautiful guns Love colts old and new. Good luck in your hunt 

[Grayfox54]

While I'm mainly a S&W guy, I do have a fondness for pony revolvers as well. 

[JKGlock17]

3 hours ago, Grayfox54 said:

While I'm mainly a S&W guy, I do have a fondness for pony revolvers as well. 

i love the Blued and black pachmayr grip look 

[KahrMan]

I love Colts.  I will always pick one up if I run across a good deal on one.  Here is my current collection of Colts.

Revolvers:

Anacondas in .44 mag and .45 colt, Python, Officers Model Match in .38 spl and .22 and a Bankers Special in .38 S&W

 

1911's:

2 USMC Decom M45A1 CQB and a Lightweight Commander 

 

[leroy]

It just dawned on me... Watch a place called Cherry's Fine Guns, Greensboro, NC.  We've bought some stuff from em over the years .  They are fair and reputable.  Ya can Google em very easily.

leroy.

[hornett22]

On 6/12/2025 at 8:19 AM, BHunted said:

So many moons ago, (early '80's), I had to make a decision what I liked and disliked. Dept required we use something that could fire .38 spl.
So, with not much to offer, it was either going to be S&W or Colt...
Went to the shop and I needed to be convinced of which. Then, it was a matter of preference. The S&W rattled a tad when you shook it, the Colt, solid as a rock.
So, my love of Colts started up. Within a short period of time, I bought a 4" Nickel Python, 6" Royal Blue Python, a Nickel 1911 MKV Series 70. Short after, ...the Colt  Lawman Mark III .357
My carry was the 4" Python and backup was the Lawman.

My dept was hell bent on not using revolvers anymore, so I was able to carry the 1911....  (would be nice if they paid something), but truth be told, revolvers were not that expensive, and I already had what I needed.
Over the years, I started getting more interest in semi-autos and went with HKs... 
I sold my 6" to a guy in AZ, my 4" to a kid just out of the academy and my Lawman to the guy that owned my marina... Knowing what we know today for the going price, I kick myself in the arse for getting rid of them. Who would have known.
Kept the 1911 only for remembrance. Eventually had it chromed, (nobody does nickel anymore ,(and if so, would be very expensive) ... and fitted with tritium sights my old eyes could see...

So, my quest. I just got my hands on an excellent 1976 vintage Lawman Mark III. Must have been in someone's safe for decades because looks like it was never shot. Still had cosmoline on some parts. I got a deal that I could not pass up. I will slowly rebuild my Pony/Pythons of yester-year.

My only Colts and hopefully not the last, (excuse the tint and oily prints. They are both shiny mirror like. Hard to get shot without reflection..) :
 

Beautiful guns! Who chromed the 1911 if you don't mind me asking. I'm thinking of having a stainless commander done. 

[Grayfox54]

Hornet22, you don't need to have your 1911 chromed. If the gun is stainless, all you gotta do is sit down with a can of Mother's Mag Polish and a soft rag and go to town. You'll be amazed at the results. 

[BHunted]

8 hours ago, hornett22 said:

Beautiful guns! Who chromed the 1911 if you don't mind me asking. I'm thinking of having a stainless commander done. 

If your gun is nickel, don't mess with it. I did mine because it was scratched to hell from years of use. If it's stainless, as mentioned below, get your mothers out and polish.... I would prefer nickel because it was like a mirror....

[hornett22]

It's actually stainless. It also actually rusted. I don't want a polished finished. I was actually looking at hard chrome plating with a brushed finished. 

Edited Thursday at 03:36 AM by hornett22

[BHunted]

7 hours ago, hornett22 said:

It's actually stainless. It also actually rusted. I don't want a polished finished. I was actually looking at hard chrome plating with a brushed finished. 

I did 2 ss myself. a Uberti cattleman stainless and a SS Kimber Raptor 1911 pro. 

Took me 36 hrs. to do the 1911... I polished it to shiny finish then gave the flats a brushed finish. it was fun. need patience and no machines. Just various grades of emery paper as fine as 2000 grit. 

Chrome company I used. Think they changed names... Accurate Plating & Weaponry | Gunsmith In Newville, Alabama

 

 

[hornett22]

On 6/19/2025 at 7:12 AM, BHunted said:

I did 2 ss myself. a Uberti cattleman stainless and a SS Kimber Raptor 1911 pro. 

Took me 36 hrs. to do the 1911... I polished it to shiny finish then gave the flats a brushed finish. it was fun. need patience and no machines. Just various grades of emery paper as fine as 2000 grit. 

Chrome company I used. Think they changed names... Accurate Plating & Weaponry | Gunsmith In Newville, Alabama

 

 

Thanks, that's who I was thinking of using