Cant decide between 4 and 6 inch 357 magnum the high road. This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. The stainless steel and royal blue finishes were offered until 2003 by colt on the python elite model. Unlike ar15s, there is no fear of potential antigun legislation driving the increase in. If i had a python i would want it to be a 6 in royal blue. I am not retiring, so i chose a sixinch barrel python among the fourinch and sixinch variants currently available. A python in conventional black oxide bluing wouldnt look the same, but i bet colt. I have fired it a few times however it did have a previous owner who fired it.
Colt python value in 2018 the leading glock forum and. Colt 357 magnum 6 1959 python style hammer blue used. Blue, nickel and stainless steel versions have been produced. From the wide range of options in the warehouse, we bring you an aristocrat in the world of doubleaction revolvers, the colt python. The python is in the classic blue color with a 6 inch barrell. Although it is hard to appraise firearms without seeing them, if your python is original and 99% complete. I am listing a like new 6 8 inch python box and paperwork for saleyou can never ever find these boxes in this conditionwell i have some and they are in like new conditionfor 19751984 colt 6 or 8 inch pythons. Serial number v74690 was made in 1979 and retains over 99% of its original condition with only slight evidence of handling and firing bright spots in the cylinder notches are significantly exaggerated by.
The revolver had a sixshot cylinder and originally came with either a bright nickel or royal blue. The colt python was the king of the handgun world back in the 60s and 70s. Colt pythons with 6inch 15 cm and 4inch 10 cm barrels and nickel finish. Sorry, gang, no royal coltguard enick or royal python blue at this. This meant that production costs were high and the python was always expensive. This is a nib colt python elite 6 inch barrel revolver. I have a 3rd generation colt python with the 6 inch barrel. What is the current collector value of a colt python 357 magnum 6 barrel in stainless steel no box or papers 95% answered by a verified firearms expert. Listing the box and paperwork not the guni am listing a like new 6 8 inch python box and paperwork for saleyou can never ever find these boxes in this conditionwell i have some and they are in like new conditionfor 1975to the 1984 colt 6 or 8 inch pythons. I am pretty set on a smith and wesson 686p in either 4 or 6 inch. I always bought them because i thought that i should have at least one example, but because they never really jazzed me, i would dump one and get another variation hoping that it. This item bianchi 5bhl thumbsnap holster colt python 6 inch tan fobus rugp evolution holster for ruger gp100 all models, right hand paddle. Colt python palmetto state armory palmetto state armorys daily deals aim to provide our customers with new products and best sellers at amazing prices. Bone up on legendary colt firearms for fans of firearms, 1955 gave us several historically important new handguns.
The new 4inch barrel colt python has an unloaded weight of 42ounces and an overall. What is the current collector value of a colt python 357. Dom 1971 available for purchase at our online store like new condition. This is a colt python, the revolver long considered to be the rolls royce of wheelguns. The pictures look good and the seller says its practically mint. Revolver colt python zombie weapons hand cannon fire powers big guns airsoft guns firearms shotguns. Colts family of seven deadly serpents include the python. This one is from 1961 and still shooting as sweet as the day it was born at colt. Bianchi 5bhl thumbsnap holster colt python 6inch tan. Holstermart usa cebeci arms black leather open top right hand belt holster for colt python. Building on colts snake gun legacy, the legendary doubleaction revolver returns in stainless steel in 4. It has never been fired and kept wrapped in an oiled cloth. Building on colts snake gun legacy, the legendary double action revolver returns in stainless steel in 4. Decent trigger tack driving accuracy if i did my part.
The blue book values for the python seem to be a bit lower than recent sales prices. Initially made only with a 6 inch barrel, a more compact 4 inch came along soon afterward. Ill fill out your label for youi have the pen colt. You can argue about a good automatic being as accurate as a highend revolver, but you wont convince me. Now, after a 15year hiatus, the python is back in a 4. As to the tale of the tape, the colt python will be available in two barrel lengths. The colt python 6 inch barrel is considered among the shooters, firearm collectors and gun writers to be a class revolver and the finest production revolver ever manufactured. Find 357 colt python for sale at, the worlds largest gun auction site. The new 6inch barrel colt python has an unloaded weight of 46ounces and an overall length of 11. Pythons have been produced with four standard barrel lengths, 2. You have an matching box to fit your colt revolverimportant.
Which barrel length colt python has the best in your hand balance. Serial number v74690 was made in 1979 and retains over 99% of its original condition with only slight evidence of handling and firing bright spots in the cylinder notches are significantly exaggerated by reflection. Colts python could be the best revolver ever made by. In march there were two sold one with a 6 inch and one with a 4 inch. Having never shot the original, i cant compare it to the classic.
The original box adds to the guns collector interest and value. But never fear, jwt has new 6 inch barrel model in hand and a 4. And although there are some guns running around with a shiny nickelplated finish its the deep colt royal blue finish that tends to draw the eye. I have owned many blue and nickel pythons during the past 35 years, 2. Out of the box its a tack driver with smooth trigger. Daily deal product offerings include psas american made firearms, ar15 parts and accessories, 9mm pistols, bulk ammo, magazines, optics, and so much more. Colt python 6 holsters 52 holsters by craft holsters. Colt gun original factory boxescases for sale in stock. The colt python 6 is a doubleaction revolver, chambered in. Colt s python could be the best revolver ever made by humans. Colt pythons with 8inch and 6inch barrels and royal blue finish the python immediately made inroads into the law enforcement market when introduced, with the 6inch barrel being popular with uniformed officers and the 4inch barrel considered optimum for plainclothes use. Colts manufacturing company firearms, handguns, pistols, rifles, revolvers. Im looking at a used 6 colt python 357 stainless, whats. Like new in box like new condition in blue hard case, with factory picture box.
Unfortunately that finish is very expensive now and we probably wont see any new ones again, except maybe custom shop offerings. For me it has always felt front end barrel heavy poor balance. Colt python weapons guns guns and ammo fire powers cool guns awesome guns self defense personal defense firearms. You can write to colt firearms and send in your python s serial number for a complete history of your revolver. Colt python for sale best price in stock colt python deal. They were intended to compete head to head with the colt python. The new colt python is the greatest in a long line of famous revolvers.
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