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Category - Colt Revolvers - Python - .357 Magnum Revolvers

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Colt Revolvers - Python
.357 Magnum Revolvers

Colt Python Double Action Revolver Chambered in .357 Magnum Caliber **Mfg 1966 - Very Good Condition - 4 inch blued - Box+Papers**

Description:
For consideration is a very nice Colt Python double action revolver chambered for .357 Magnum caliber. 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". The .357 Magnum is a smokeless powder cartridge with a 0.357 in bullet diameter. It was created by Elmer Keith, Phillip B. Sharpe, and Douglas B. Wesson of firearm manufacturers Smith & Wesson and Winchester. The .357 Magnum cartridge is notable for its highly effective terminal ballistics. This particular example is in very good condition save for a couple of finish shortcomings on either side of the barrel pretty much directly under the rear slot vent. Mechanically the Python is in outstanding condition. The grip panels are in excellent shape exhibiting one small pressure mark on the bottom of the left side close to the joint where the two halves meet. The Colt medallions have a good finish and very little wear. The action is smooth and locks up very tightly in the "fired" condition. The gap between the front of the cylinder and the barrel is very small. The 4 inch vent rib barrel has a bright bore with strong rifling. Sights are a ramped front and adjustable rear. Grooved trigger and checkered hammer are still very sharp. The cylinder has extremely light turn rings. Though not in pristine physical condition this fine Colt Python would make an excellent shooter and still would be a fine investment. Original makers box and paperwork is included.

PRICE:     $2495.00            We are Antique & Modern Firearms in Lexington, KY, a dealer of fine firearms since 1974.
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Handgun Caliber: .357 Magnum
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Python
Serial Number: 59949
Condition: Very Good
Metal Condition: Very Good
Wood Condition: Excellent
Bore Condition: Very Good strong rifling
Barrel Type: Vent Rib full underlug
Action: Double Action
Sights: Blade front and adjustable rear
Manufacture Date: 1966