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 2007 manufactured year Python model with the 6" Barrel, .357mag/.38spl Caliber, and Nickel Finish. We know that the serial number range "V66531" combined with the fact that the Original Nickel Finish Option puts this example's manufacture date as 1968. "colt had long since discontinued the Colt Python and the Nickel Finish by 2007"
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 2007 "not manufactured".
In 2007 Colt released some of their factory archives guns to auction and also offered employees a chance to purchase these examples. All these colts "that we know of" will derive on the Colt Serial Number lookup "on Colt.com" as being manufactured in the year that they left the factory and not the actual manufacture date.
According to the Colt Serial number Database, this example is a 2007 manufactured year Python model with the 6" Barrel, .357mag/.38spl Caliber, and Nickel Finish. We know that the serial number range "V66531" combined with the fact that the Original Nickel Finish Option puts this example's manufacture date as 1968. "colt had long since discontinued the Colt Python and the Nickel Finish by 2007"
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 2007 "not manufactured".
In 2007 Colt released some of their factory archives guns to auction and also offered employees a chance to purchase these examples. All these colts "that we know of" will derive on the Colt Serial Number lookup "on Colt.com" as being manufactured in the year that they left the factory and not the actual manufacture date.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Python
Serial: V66531
Date of Manufacture: 2007
Caliber: .357 Mag
Finish: Nickel
Barrel Length: 6" Ventilated Ribbed
Optics/Sights: Pinned Ramp Front and Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Synthetic 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
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 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: V66531
Date of Manufacture: 2007
Caliber: .357 Mag
Finish: Nickel
Barrel Length: 6" Ventilated Ribbed
Optics/Sights: Pinned Ramp Front and Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Synthetic 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
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 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.
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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.
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