Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this double-action revolver for a penny-start auction, this is the Colt Python.
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SPECIFICATIONS:Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Python
Serial: V35079
Date of Manufacture: 1978
Caliber: .357 Mag
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 6"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Ramp with Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Wood Grips with Gold Colt Medallions
Action: Double-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The 1978 Colt Python represents the mature peak of one of the most revered double-action revolvers ever produced, embodying Colt’s traditional craftsmanship at a time when hand-fitting and polish were still central to revolver production. Manufactured by Colt, the Python in 1978 was built on Colt’s I-frame and chambered in .357 Magnum, offering shooters the ability to fire both full-power magnum loads and milder .38 Special ammunition with exceptional accuracy and control. By this period, the Python was already legendary for its superb fit and finish, characterized by a deep, mirror-like Royal Blue polish or a highly refined nickel finish, both of which required extensive manual labor by skilled craftsmen. Mechanically, the revolver featured Colt’s distinctive V-spring action, which produced an unusually smooth double-action trigger pull and a crisp single-action break that target shooters greatly admired. The Python’s heavy, full-length underlug barrel—most commonly seen in 4-inch and 6-inch configurations during the late 1970s—helped dampen recoil, improve balance, and contribute to the revolver’s reputation for outstanding accuracy. Ventilated ribbing along the barrel reduced glare, while the adjustable rear sight and prominent front ramp allowed for precise sight alignment, making the revolver equally suited for law enforcement duty, hunting, and competitive target shooting. Walnut grips with sharp checkering and Colt medallions were standard, offering both aesthetic elegance and a secure hold. By 1978, rising production costs and increasing competition from simpler, less expensive revolvers made the Python an increasingly premium offering, but this only enhanced its mystique. Today, a 1978 Colt Python is especially valued by collectors as an example of late-era classic Colt craftsmanship, produced during a time when revolvers were still assembled with an attention to detail that would soon become economically impractical in large-scale manufacturing.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: Python
Serial: V35079
Date of Manufacture: 1978
Caliber: .357 Mag
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 6"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Ramp with Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Wood Grips with Gold Colt Medallions
Action: Double-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The 1978 Colt Python represents the mature peak of one of the most revered double-action revolvers ever produced, embodying Colt’s traditional craftsmanship at a time when hand-fitting and polish were still central to revolver production. Manufactured by Colt, the Python in 1978 was built on Colt’s I-frame and chambered in .357 Magnum, offering shooters the ability to fire both full-power magnum loads and milder .38 Special ammunition with exceptional accuracy and control. By this period, the Python was already legendary for its superb fit and finish, characterized by a deep, mirror-like Royal Blue polish or a highly refined nickel finish, both of which required extensive manual labor by skilled craftsmen. Mechanically, the revolver featured Colt’s distinctive V-spring action, which produced an unusually smooth double-action trigger pull and a crisp single-action break that target shooters greatly admired. The Python’s heavy, full-length underlug barrel—most commonly seen in 4-inch and 6-inch configurations during the late 1970s—helped dampen recoil, improve balance, and contribute to the revolver’s reputation for outstanding accuracy. Ventilated ribbing along the barrel reduced glare, while the adjustable rear sight and prominent front ramp allowed for precise sight alignment, making the revolver equally suited for law enforcement duty, hunting, and competitive target shooting. Walnut grips with sharp checkering and Colt medallions were standard, offering both aesthetic elegance and a secure hold. By 1978, rising production costs and increasing competition from simpler, less expensive revolvers made the Python an increasingly premium offering, but this only enhanced its mystique. Today, a 1978 Colt Python is especially valued by collectors as an example of late-era classic Colt craftsmanship, produced during a time when revolvers were still assembled with an attention to detail that would soon become economically impractical in large-scale manufacturing.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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