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Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this ULTRA RARE Snake Series revolver today for a penny start auction, this is the Colt Python Hunter!
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According to the included factory letter this example was shipped to Central Sales Corp. at 6770 North 43rd St. in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on September 22, 1980. The letter also included a section for Case: Zero-Halliburton aluminum case with die cut foam interior to accommodate the revolver with scope and accessories and Accessories: Colt-Leupold M8-2X telescopic scope, Colt-Redfield scope mount system, a 50 round ammunition case, ebony cleaning rod with brass muzzle guard, a tool kit consisting of an allen wrench, a tip and brush for the cleaning rod, a Colt disassembly tool and a patridge sight.
The Python Hunter was manufactured 1 YEAR only, approximately only 2,400 were produced, with hunting enthusiasts being the target audience.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Python Hunter
Serial: AL3052
Date of Manufacture: 1980
Caliber: .357 Magnum
Finish: Royal Blue
Barrel Length: 8" Ventilated Ribbed and Full Lug
Optics/Sights: Pinned Luminous Orange Insert Ramp Front, Adjustable Accro White Outline Rear, and Original Factory Installed Colt-Leupold M8-2X Telescopic Scope
Stock/Grips: Original Presentation Grip by Pachmayr with Inlaid Gold Colt Medallions
Action: Double
Markings: Standard / "Python Hunter" is rollmarked on the left side of the barrel.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Python Model Revolver, one of the finest firearms Colt has ever produced, also came in a special variation known as the Python Hunter. Chambered in .357 Magnum caliber, the Python Hunter had an eight-inch barrel and an elaborate, factory-installed telescopic sight. The grips were neoprene with gold Colt medallions. It also came standard with an aluminum carrying case, made by Halliburton, with a cleaning rod, cartridge case, and instruction manual. The concept for the Python Hunter came from Colt Director of Marketing Thomas A. Thornber. Manufactured in 1981 only, approximately 2,400 were produced, with hunting enthusiasts being the target audience.
Contents:
This example will ship with the original Halliburton aluminum case, cleaning rod and contents, 50 round cartridge case, Colt factory letter and papers seen 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 Hunter
Serial: AL3052
Date of Manufacture: 1980
Caliber: .357 Magnum
Finish: Royal Blue
Barrel Length: 8" Ventilated Ribbed and Full Lug
Optics/Sights: Pinned Luminous Orange Insert Ramp Front, Adjustable Accro White Outline Rear, and Original Factory Installed Colt-Leupold M8-2X Telescopic Scope
Stock/Grips: Original Presentation Grip by Pachmayr with Inlaid Gold Colt Medallions
Action: Double
Markings: Standard / "Python Hunter" is rollmarked on the left side of the barrel.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Python Model Revolver, one of the finest firearms Colt has ever produced, also came in a special variation known as the Python Hunter. Chambered in .357 Magnum caliber, the Python Hunter had an eight-inch barrel and an elaborate, factory-installed telescopic sight. The grips were neoprene with gold Colt medallions. It also came standard with an aluminum carrying case, made by Halliburton, with a cleaning rod, cartridge case, and instruction manual. The concept for the Python Hunter came from Colt Director of Marketing Thomas A. Thornber. Manufactured in 1981 only, approximately 2,400 were produced, with hunting enthusiasts being the target audience.
Contents:
This example will ship with the original Halliburton aluminum case, cleaning rod and contents, 50 round cartridge case, Colt factory letter and papers seen 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
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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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