It shares the same frame and lockwork as the later, more famous colt python. The python, or a weapon based on it, was intended to appear in grand theft auto iv, along with the current pistol and combat pistol, but was scrapped for unknown reasons the only evidence of it is a prerelease render depicting niko bellic with a revolver in his hands, which, based on the positioning of the front iron sight, the weapon had a 4 10 cm short barr. Hogg, chuck hawks, leroy thompson, renee smith and martin doherty note that python is considered the best. It became the ultimate in police handguns later in its life and i had the privilege of carrying one as a police officer in the early 1970s. Seller assumes all responsibility for listing this item. It has a wood display box, disassembly tool, adjustable rear sight, checkered grips, ventilated rib, and a high polished blued finish. Colt model 1855 sidehammer pocket revolver root, colts patent firearms manufacturing. Nov 15, 2012 if youre interested in a current factory revolver with the handson craftsmanship of a python, check out freedom arms. The colt python is considered to be a premium american revolver.
The cylinder rotates, but does not swing outthe colt python is a. The revolver was built on the colt iframe, also known as the old. This is a list of single and doubleaction revolvers, listed alphabetically by manufacturer. Thirty percent more steel beneath the rear adjustable target sight gives you a stronger revolver. Perfect bore, action, timing and dead tight lock up. The handle guards pop off which gives you access to. This classic police style high power magnum features include a 6 barrel, swing out six shot cylinder and working double action.
Only about 15,000 total were ever made so it is scarce in this condition. Wiley clapp series talo special edition pistols colt custom shop 1903 reissue series. Now unavailable, the colt python was intended for the premium revolver market segment. It shares the same frame and lockwork as the later, more famous colt fact some refer to the model 357 as a prepython. When this revolver was introduced, it was intended to be colts flagship revolver, a deluxe version of the trooper line. Widely considered as one of the best revolvers ever made, the. In an interview with handguns magazine several years ago he said it might have been al gunther superintendent of the colt factory and production overseer who first suggested we put a vent rib across the top of the barrel. Aug 15, 2019 the colt python is a sixshot model and yes, six shots of. Colt 357 magnum prepython revolver guns international. This product is no longer available, however 1576360 can be used as a replacement part. Colts manufacturing company firearms, handguns, pistols, rifles, revolvers. Considering the long history that colt has with the production of service revolvers, setting one gun apart in such a way is an honor indeed. The 2020 python features modern stainless steel alloys and a.
All video, graphics and audio editing done with imovie with ilife 11 upgrade. In the shooting tests, we found the colt to be as well timed as it was slick. If it has to be a da revolver, id look to manurhin or korth. Download your free storm tactical printable target pack. The colt python is a sixshot model and yes, six shots of. Ever since 1955, the python was a deluxe revolver in every way intended to win competitions, take game, and serve for. But if youre interested in a python for more functional reasons i. This was a gorgeous classic revolver, though not an original preworld war ii 19391945 smith registered magnum. What a gorgrous double action revolver, also know as the rolls royce of revolvers. Introduced in 1955 and discontinued in 1999, the python was available in 2. The colt python was released in 1955 and is considered by many the best gun made by the company. Dayz standalone colt python a sixshot revolver caliber. The colt python is widely considered to be one of the best revolvers ever made. There was no spitting, and the revolver shot with good accuracy.
When this revolver was introduced, it was intended to be colt s flagship revolver, a deluxe version of the trooper line. Consider this a python, just without the underlug barrel. If youre interested in a current factory revolver with the handson craftsmanship of a python, check out freedom arms. If you have any questions regarding this item, you should contact the seller before bidding.
I am looking to buy a gun for home protection and after careful consideration, i have decided to invest in a colt python. Colt python revolver 357 mag, 6 barrel, 6 rounds pre. Mar 29, 2018 the colt python was released in 1955 and is considered by many the best gun made by the company. This model gun was introduced in 1954 and was colt s top. Jun 30, 2009 colt antique single action army revolver.
Old school colt 357 magnum model with high level of condition, and the box. Heavy frame, same frame and smooth light action as the python used later on, wide spur target hammer, and full walnut checkered target grips. Building on colt s snake gun legacy, the legendary doubleaction revolver returns. The python, or a weapon based on it, was intended to appear in grand theft auto iv, along with the current pistol and combat pistol, but was scrapped for unknown reasons the only evidence of it is a pre release render depicting niko bellic with a revolver in his hands, which, based on the positioning of the front iron sight, the weapon had a 4 10 cm short barr. In addition, in 1954just one year before the pythons appearancecolt introduced the. The 2020 python features modern stainless steel alloys and a redesigned rear sight. Building on colts snake gun legacy, the legendary doubleaction revolver returns in stainless steel in 4. Colt firearms, colt guns, colt pistols, revolvers, ri. It was a big, beefy sixshot revolver with an integrally machined ventrib, fully. Colt python for sale best price in stock colt python deal. I still have the colt and fire it at the range every few months. This replica firearm is in full compliance with federal law. The 357 is often called a prepython or a poor mans python since it is basically the same gun as a python only without the heavy shrouded and lugged barrel and the brighter polished finish.
The colt python is a 357 magnum caliber revolver formerly manufactured by colts manufacturing company of hartford, connecticut. Colt python palmetto state armory palmetto state armorys daily deals aim to provide our customers with new products and best sellers at amazing prices. Along with the colt peacemaker it is considered to be one of the finest revolvers ever made by colt. Introduced initially as a deluxe magnum target revolver, the python in. It was a premium revolver, and started out as a target revolver. This was recently passed down to me by my grandfather.
I bought a colt python in 1966 or ealieras a present for my husband who was a policeman. While colt produced the vaunted i frame premium revolver in a special grade of blued and nickel finishes before offering stainless models in the mid1980s, this. The original triggers on pythons deliver it all from a smooth, consistent da pull to a glassrodcrisp break to a remarkably nice reset. Wesson not long before the python was ready to go into production. Comparing the old colt python model to the new version released on. Whats the current production equivelant of a colt python. Intro music by mattsplat using garageband app for ipad.
The python 2020 is stainless steel and features a stronger frame with a redesigned rear sight. This model gun was introduced in 1954 and was colts top. Colt python 357 mag revolver preowned excellent condition python chambered in 357 mag with a 8 barrel. Oct 29, 2011 bigdaddyhoffman1911 showing and shooting the classic colt python ctg. Hogg, chuck hawks, leroy thompson, renee smith and martin doherty note that python is considered the best revolvers. Why colt will never build another python the truth about guns. The gun does have horizontal and vertical sight adjustments however out of the box i found it was already fairly accurate from 20 feet. Building on colts snake gun legacy, the legendary doubleaction revolver returns in. Daily deal product offerings include psas american made firearms, ar15 parts and accessories, 9mm pistols, bulk ammo, magazines, optics, and so much more. After some 20 years, colt announces the coming back of a great revolver classic, the python in. The officially licensed colt python by kwc is based off the realworld. There was a nice premodel 27 smith and wesson nframe. Colt da revolver prices right now are insane due to a few people with boatloads of cash buying all pythons for outlandish prices.
Due to low sales colt discontinued the 357 in 1961, and started offering the. Building on colt s snake gun legacy, the legendary doubleaction revolver returns in stainless steel in 4. Ever since 1955, the python was a deluxe revolver in every way intended to win competitions, take game, and serve for personal defense with no need for further modifications. Colt revolvers trooper for sale guns international. Geha and remo, shotguns made from mauser rifles after world war i prior to 1946. Many collectors firearms, such as jeff cooper, ian.
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