Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this legendary Snake Series double action revolver today for a penny start auction, this is the Colt Python!
According to the Colt Serial number Database, this example is a 1998 manufactured year Python model with the 6" Barrel, .357mag/.38spl Caliber, and Nickel Finish. We know that the serial number range "75179" combined with the fact that the Original Nickel Finish Option puts this example's manufacture date as 1968. "colt had long since discontinued the Nickel Finish by 1998"
When these particular Serial Number discrepancies happen on the Colt.com Serial Lookup, it almost 100% of the time signifies that the firearm SHIPPED from colt in 1998 "not manufactured". You can also determine this by Colt.com's serial number lookup results in not only giving the 1998 year and model BUT ALSO providing the Caliber, barrel length, and type of finish.
In 1998 Colt sent many of their factory archives guns to auction and all of these examples "that we know of" will derive on the Colt Serial Number lookup "on Colt.com" as being manufactured in the year 1998 with all the extra specs being given.
According to the Colt Serial number Database, this example is a 1998 manufactured year Python model with the 6" Barrel, .357mag/.38spl Caliber, and Nickel Finish. We know that the serial number range "75179" combined with the fact that the Original Nickel Finish Option puts this example's manufacture date as 1968. "colt had long since discontinued the Nickel Finish by 1998"
When these particular Serial Number discrepancies happen on the Colt.com Serial Lookup, it almost 100% of the time signifies that the firearm SHIPPED from colt in 1998 "not manufactured". You can also determine this by Colt.com's serial number lookup results in not only giving the 1998 year and model BUT ALSO providing the Caliber, barrel length, and type of finish.
In 1998 Colt sent many of their factory archives guns to auction and all of these examples "that we know of" will derive on the Colt Serial Number lookup "on Colt.com" as being manufactured in the year 1998 with all the extra specs being given.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Python
Serial: 75179
Date of Manufacture: 1968
Caliber: .357 Mag
Finish: Nickel
Barrel Length: 6" Vent Rib
Optics/Sights: Pinned Serrated Ramp Front/Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Original Checkered Wood with Inlaid Colt Medallions
Action: Double
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
It is of our opinion that this example is a Colt Factory Archives Model for the reasons stated above. Most of these examples were retained by colt for a number of reasons including but not limited to:
Salesman's Samples
Prototype & Design Engineering
Factory Display Example "most common classification of these examples auctioned in 1998"
The Colt Python is a .357 Magnum caliber revolver manufactured by Colt's Manufacturing Company of Hartford, Connecticut and is widely considered the best mass production revolver ever to be made available to the General Public. It was first introduced in 1955, the same year as Smith & Wesson's M29 .44 Magnum. The Colt Python was intended for the premium revolver market segment.
Condition and Contents:
As you can see in the many high resolution photos, this Python is in Excellent condition showing no indications of regular consumer use or handling that we can see! Additionally, it will ship with the Colt soft case pictured above!
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: 75179
Date of Manufacture: 1968
Caliber: .357 Mag
Finish: Nickel
Barrel Length: 6" Vent Rib
Optics/Sights: Pinned Serrated Ramp Front/Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Original Checkered Wood with Inlaid Colt Medallions
Action: Double
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
It is of our opinion that this example is a Colt Factory Archives Model for the reasons stated above. Most of these examples were retained by colt for a number of reasons including but not limited to:
Salesman's Samples
Prototype & Design Engineering
Factory Display Example "most common classification of these examples auctioned in 1998"
The Colt Python is a .357 Magnum caliber revolver manufactured by Colt's Manufacturing Company of Hartford, Connecticut and is widely considered the best mass production revolver ever to be made available to the General Public. It was first introduced in 1955, the same year as Smith & Wesson's M29 .44 Magnum. The Colt Python was intended for the premium revolver market segment.
Condition and Contents:
As you can see in the many high resolution photos, this Python is in Excellent condition showing no indications of regular consumer use or handling that we can see! Additionally, it will ship with the Colt soft case pictured above!
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
Handgun Standard Shipping $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping $65.00
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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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