Description
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SPECIFICATIONS:
Model: Python
Serial: V47329
Date of Manufacture: 1979
Caliber: .357 Magnum
Finish: Nickel
Barrel Length: 6" Ventilated Rib Barrel
Optics/Sights: Ramp Front / Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Polished Wood / Checkered Grip with Gold Colt Medallions
Action: DA/SA
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt Python is a .357 Magnum caliber revolver manufactured by Colt's Manufacturing Company of Hartford, Connecticut. It was first introduced in 1955, the same year as Smith & Wesson's M29 .44 Magnum. The Colt Python is intended for the premium revolver market segment. Some firearm collectors and writers such as Jeff Cooper, Ian V. Hogg, Chuck Hawks, Leroy Thompson, Scott Wolber, Renee Smeets and Martin Dougherty have described the Python as "the finest production revolver ever made". The Colt Python was first introduced in 1955 as Colt's top-of-the-line model and was originally intended to be a large-frame .38 Special target revolver. As a result, it features precision adjustable sights, a smooth trigger, solid construction, and extra metal. Pythons have a distinct appearance due to a full barrel under lug, ventilated rib and adjustable sights. Colt originally manufactured Pythons with hollow under lugs but left them solid to work as a stabilizing barrel weight. When the revolver is at full cock, just as the trigger is pressed, the cylinder locks up for the duration of the hammer strike. Other revolvers have a hint of looseness even at full-cock. The gap between the cylinder and forcing cone is very tight, further aiding accuracy and velocity. From the 1970s each Python revolver was bore sighted at the factory with a laser; the first mass-produced revolver for which this was done.
Condition and Contents:
As you can see in the many high resolution photos, this Colt is in Excellent condition showing no indications of regular consumer use or handling that we can see! Additionally, it will come with the Colt box.
Return Policy:
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