Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this beautiful double-action revolver today for a penny-start auction; this is the Colt Python U.S. Bicentennial!
This Colt Python Bicentennial edition is a rare and prestigious example, numbered #81 of only 1,776 units ever produced.
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SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Python
Serial: 0081PY
Date of Manufacture: 1976
Caliber: .357 Magnum
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 6" Vent Ribbed
Optics/Sights: Pinned Blade Front with Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Wood with Gold American Eagle Crest Medallions
Action: Double-Action
Markings: Standard / "1776-U.S.A. BICENTENNIAL-1976" Along the Barrel. The Cylinder is Engraved with the Liberty Bell, The U.S. Capitol Building, and the Statue of Liberty with Inscriptions that Read: "Proclaim liberty throughout all the land!", "E Pluribus Unum, Washington D.C.", and "Give me liberty or give me death".
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
If it is possible for a firearm to embody the American story, then this is the pistol. "Proclaim liberty throughout all the land" is famously inscribed on the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia, and originally comes from Leviticus 25:10. The same fervor for freedom the Israelites felt after their exodus from Egypt is what the Colonials took to heart during the fight for independence from England during the Revolutionary War. "Give me liberty or give me death" were the words uttered by Patrick Henry in his closing statement at the Second Virginia Convention on March 23rd, 1775 in what is now called St. John's Church. His argument for the establishment of a militia was met with unease, as his opponents wanted to wait for a response from the crown before reacting. As history shows, the creation of a militia directly affected the outcome of the conflict. "E Pluribus Unum" translated from Latin means "Out of one, Many." From the many levels of meaning, a notable one is the idea of separate states joining to form a cohesive nation. This phrase, however, can be interpreted on many more levels, both personal and grandiose. Out of many individuals, one community. Out of many ideas, one school of thought.
Serial: 0081PY
Date of Manufacture: 1976
Caliber: .357 Magnum
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 6" Vent Ribbed
Optics/Sights: Pinned Blade Front with Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Wood with Gold American Eagle Crest Medallions
Action: Double-Action
Markings: Standard / "1776-U.S.A. BICENTENNIAL-1976" Along the Barrel. The Cylinder is Engraved with the Liberty Bell, The U.S. Capitol Building, and the Statue of Liberty with Inscriptions that Read: "Proclaim liberty throughout all the land!", "E Pluribus Unum, Washington D.C.", and "Give me liberty or give me death".
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
If it is possible for a firearm to embody the American story, then this is the pistol. "Proclaim liberty throughout all the land" is famously inscribed on the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia, and originally comes from Leviticus 25:10. The same fervor for freedom the Israelites felt after their exodus from Egypt is what the Colonials took to heart during the fight for independence from England during the Revolutionary War. "Give me liberty or give me death" were the words uttered by Patrick Henry in his closing statement at the Second Virginia Convention on March 23rd, 1775 in what is now called St. John's Church. His argument for the establishment of a militia was met with unease, as his opponents wanted to wait for a response from the crown before reacting. As history shows, the creation of a militia directly affected the outcome of the conflict. "E Pluribus Unum" translated from Latin means "Out of one, Many." From the many levels of meaning, a notable one is the idea of separate states joining to form a cohesive nation. This phrase, however, can be interpreted on many more levels, both personal and grandiose. Out of many individuals, one community. Out of many ideas, one school of thought.
Smith & Wesson’s dominance in the .357 Mag. market changed forever in 1955; however, when Colt introduced its first revolver chambered in .357 Mag…the Python. By all accounts, Colt executives also considered this to be the finest revolver the company produced at the time. No expense was spared in the manufacturing process, from the revolver’s timing and lock-up to its Royal Blue finish, this would be the pinnacle of Colt’s manufacturing prowess and remains—to this day—one of the finest revolvers ever made, no matter the caliber. Originally, it was introduced in Colt’s spectacular Royal Blue finish with a 6-inch-barrel length. Most folks will tell you that a vent rib on a gun barrel is for heat dispensation to maintain accuracy without being thrown off by the wiggly, mirage-like blurriness caused by excessive heat rising off the barrel. That all makes sense, but the designer of the Python, Al Gunther, stated that the vents were primarily there to reduce the gun's weight.
The gun originally had a hollow barrel lug also to reduce weight, but it still came in at 43 ounces. Eventually, the barrel lugs were made solid to add weight to the gun at the barrel end. Subsequently, the Python was offered in 2.5-, 3-, 4-, 6- and 8-inch barrel lengths, and some 8-inch Pythons came factory equipped with a hunting scope, making the Python the first revolver to be equipped—out of the box—ready for hunting. Incorporating Colt Accro and Elliason rear sights allowed the gun to be zeroed for windage and elevation. The oil-finished, checkered American walnut grips with the gold Colt medallion rounded out the presentation that came with a whopping $125 price tag—almost double the MSRP of Colt’s Trooper model. 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. Between 1955, when it was introduced, and 1997, when production ceased for the first-generation Python, more than 750,000 were produced.
Contents:
This example will ship with the Colt box and papers 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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