Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this ULTRA RARE & DESIRABLE double-action revolver today for a penny start auction, this is the Colt Python Target!
The Python Target was an 8" blued or bright nickel Python chambered in .38 Special. There were 3,489 in Royal Blue and only 251 in nickel.
**According to the Colt Archives, this example left the Factory with the Royal Blue finish. Sometime over the years this example must have been professionally restored with the Nickel Finish being added. The status of the Nickel Finish is Absolutely Gorgeous, showing many indications of Top Quality and Professional craftsmanship**
The Python Target was an 8" blued or bright nickel Python chambered in .38 Special. There were 3,489 in Royal Blue and only 251 in nickel.
**According to the Colt Archives, this example left the Factory with the Royal Blue finish. Sometime over the years this example must have been professionally restored with the Nickel Finish being added. The status of the Nickel Finish is Absolutely Gorgeous, showing many indications of Top Quality and Professional craftsmanship**
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Python Target
Serial: VA7047
Date of Manufacture: 1980
Caliber: .38 Special
Finish: Bright Nickel
Barrel Length: 8" full lug barrel with ventilated rib
Optics/Sights: Serrated ramp front with Adjustable rear
Stock/Grips: Walnut grips with checkering and Colt medallions
Action: Double/Single Action
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. Demands were made for other finishes besides Royal Blue, so over the years, Colt offered the Python in Bright Nickel, satin electroless nickel known as "Coltguard", and in the early 1980s in satin stainless steel, and in bright mirror polished stainless steel, variously known as Bright Polish or Ultimate Polish. In 1980, an 8-inch (20 cm) barrel Python was introduced chambered for the .38 Special. The Colt Python Target .38 Special was made in Royal Blue, and only 1962 Colt Python Targets were given the nickel finish. This is 1 of only 251 Nickel .38 Special Colt Python Targets made. These are highly sought after and are known for their reliability and superb accuracy.
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 Target
Serial: VA7047
Date of Manufacture: 1980
Caliber: .38 Special
Finish: Bright Nickel
Barrel Length: 8" full lug barrel with ventilated rib
Optics/Sights: Serrated ramp front with Adjustable rear
Stock/Grips: Walnut grips with checkering and Colt medallions
Action: Double/Single Action
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. Demands were made for other finishes besides Royal Blue, so over the years, Colt offered the Python in Bright Nickel, satin electroless nickel known as "Coltguard", and in the early 1980s in satin stainless steel, and in bright mirror polished stainless steel, variously known as Bright Polish or Ultimate Polish. In 1980, an 8-inch (20 cm) barrel Python was introduced chambered for the .38 Special. The Colt Python Target .38 Special was made in Royal Blue, and only 1962 Colt Python Targets were given the nickel finish. This is 1 of only 251 Nickel .38 Special Colt Python Targets made. These are highly sought after and are known for their reliability and superb accuracy.
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 $70.00
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