Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this outstanding double action revolver today for a penny start auction, this is the Colt Python Elite!
This example was produced in the first year of production and has the Rare Low Serial number of #660.
This example was produced in the first year of production and has the Rare Low Serial number of #660.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Python Elite
Serial: PE00660
Date of Manufacture: 1997 "1st year"
Caliber: .357 Magnum / .38 Special
Finish: Royal blue
Barrel Length: 4" ventilated rib barrel
Optics/Sights: Red ramp front / Adjustable white outline rear
Stock/Grips: High polished walnut w/ Gold Colt medallions
Action: Double Action / Single Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Colt’s Custom Shop offered the Python Elite through special-order-only in 1997, discontinuing it a year later, and reintroducing it a year after that. Finally, Pythons were reintroduced from the Custom Shop from 2002 to 2006. Among other variations, there was a Python Elite Stainless made from 1997 to 1999, then again from 2002 to 2006. The end of the production Python was caused, oddly enough, by its quality. It was a difficult gun to make, requiring skilled labor and a lot of hand-work. Pythons were all hand-fitted-an expensive and time-consuming process-and Colt could no longer afford to produce them, even through the Custom Shop.
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".
Condition and Contents:
As you can see in the many high resolution photos, this Colt is in Superb condition showing no indications of regular consumer use or handling that we can see! Additionally, it will come with the factory labeled box and papers.
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 Elite
Serial: PE00660
Date of Manufacture: 1997 "1st year"
Caliber: .357 Magnum / .38 Special
Finish: Royal blue
Barrel Length: 4" ventilated rib barrel
Optics/Sights: Red ramp front / Adjustable white outline rear
Stock/Grips: High polished walnut w/ Gold Colt medallions
Action: Double Action / Single Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Colt’s Custom Shop offered the Python Elite through special-order-only in 1997, discontinuing it a year later, and reintroducing it a year after that. Finally, Pythons were reintroduced from the Custom Shop from 2002 to 2006. Among other variations, there was a Python Elite Stainless made from 1997 to 1999, then again from 2002 to 2006. The end of the production Python was caused, oddly enough, by its quality. It was a difficult gun to make, requiring skilled labor and a lot of hand-work. Pythons were all hand-fitted-an expensive and time-consuming process-and Colt could no longer afford to produce them, even through the Custom Shop.
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".
Condition and Contents:
As you can see in the many high resolution photos, this Colt is in Superb condition showing no indications of regular consumer use or handling that we can see! Additionally, it will come with the factory labeled box and papers.
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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