Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this SCARCE Snake Series revolver today for a penny start auction, this is the Colt PYTHON!
This Colt Python wears the DESIRABLE and SCARCE Satin Nickel finish, also known as Electroless Nickel or Coltguard!
The 2.5" Electroless Nickel Model is the HOLY GRAIL of Python collections. Only a handfull were produced and RARELY surface on the open market. This example just now surfaced out of a 40 year collection and is making its debute on the market since it was purchased new back in 1982.
According to the included factory letter this Colt Python with serial number K69183 shipped to Munson Sporting Goods Company at 350 East Paularino, Costa Mesa, California on January 25, 1982.
PLEASE NOTE:
The owner states that this example remains 100% New Old Stock and we see no evidence to indicate otherwise due to this example is only showing slight powder residue on only "every other" cylinder chamber which indicates not being consumer fired since the Factory Test Fire procedure.
This Colt Python wears the DESIRABLE and SCARCE Satin Nickel finish, also known as Electroless Nickel or Coltguard!
The 2.5" Electroless Nickel Model is the HOLY GRAIL of Python collections. Only a handfull were produced and RARELY surface on the open market. This example just now surfaced out of a 40 year collection and is making its debute on the market since it was purchased new back in 1982.
According to the included factory letter this Colt Python with serial number K69183 shipped to Munson Sporting Goods Company at 350 East Paularino, Costa Mesa, California on January 25, 1982.
PLEASE NOTE:
The owner states that this example remains 100% New Old Stock and we see no evidence to indicate otherwise due to this example is only showing slight powder residue on only "every other" cylinder chamber which indicates not being consumer fired since the Factory Test Fire procedure.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Python
Serial: K69183
Date of Manufacture: 1982
Caliber: .357 Magnum
Finish: Coltguard - E-Nic - Satin Nickel - Electroless Nickel
Barrel Length: 2 1/2" Ventilated Ribbed
Optics/Sights: Pinned Red Ramp Front with Colt-Elliason Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Original Checkered Synthetic with Inlaid Colt Medallions
Action: Double
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 beside Royal Blue, so over the years Colt offered the Python in Bright Nickel, satin electroless nickel known as "Coltguard", and in the early 1980's in satin stainless steel and in bright mirror polished stainless steel, variously known as Bright Polish or Ultimate Polish.
When Colt began offering the Python with 2 1/2" barrel, Colt legend says that it started off as a joke by two Colt managers who wanted to play a practical joke on a senior manager. They had a Python shortened to 2 1/2" and showed it to the intended victim. At the time, the idea of a short barreled revolver with the powerful, heavy muzzle blast of the .357 Magnum was considered to be ridiculous. Instead of laughing, the manager handled the snubby Python and liked the feel so well, he ordered it into production. The Colt Python was intended for the premium revolver market segment.
Contents & Condition:
As you can see in the many high resolution photos, this Python is New Old Stock condition showing no evidence of consumer use or handling that we can see whatsoever! As stated above, this example is showing only evidence of the Factory Test Fire procedure and remains consumer unfired.
Additionally, it will ship with the original factory Colt Custom Shop labeled box, 2 copies of the factory letter, and all the other Original contents 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: K69183
Date of Manufacture: 1982
Caliber: .357 Magnum
Finish: Coltguard - E-Nic - Satin Nickel - Electroless Nickel
Barrel Length: 2 1/2" Ventilated Ribbed
Optics/Sights: Pinned Red Ramp Front with Colt-Elliason Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Original Checkered Synthetic with Inlaid Colt Medallions
Action: Double
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 beside Royal Blue, so over the years Colt offered the Python in Bright Nickel, satin electroless nickel known as "Coltguard", and in the early 1980's in satin stainless steel and in bright mirror polished stainless steel, variously known as Bright Polish or Ultimate Polish.
When Colt began offering the Python with 2 1/2" barrel, Colt legend says that it started off as a joke by two Colt managers who wanted to play a practical joke on a senior manager. They had a Python shortened to 2 1/2" and showed it to the intended victim. At the time, the idea of a short barreled revolver with the powerful, heavy muzzle blast of the .357 Magnum was considered to be ridiculous. Instead of laughing, the manager handled the snubby Python and liked the feel so well, he ordered it into production. The Colt Python was intended for the premium revolver market segment.
Contents & Condition:
As you can see in the many high resolution photos, this Python is New Old Stock condition showing no evidence of consumer use or handling that we can see whatsoever! As stated above, this example is showing only evidence of the Factory Test Fire procedure and remains consumer unfired.
Additionally, it will ship with the original factory Colt Custom Shop labeled box, 2 copies of the factory letter, and all the other Original contents 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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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.
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