COLT PYTHON & VARIATIONS Description

.357 Mag. cal., 2 1/2 (disc. 1994), 3 (a.k.a Combat Python, disc., very scarce), 4, 6, or 8 in. barrel with vent. rib, Royal blue, polished nickel, or Electroless Nickel (known as Royal Coltguard) satin nickel finish, fully shrouded ejector rod, adj. rear sight, checkered walnut grips (standard prior to 1991, and fitted on some SKUs much later), rubber Hogue monogrips (2 1/2 or 4 in. barrel), or rubber target (6 or 8 in. barrel) grips, 38-48 oz. A few late production guns included both a wood and rubber grip set. Mfg. 1955-1996.

As one of the few hand fitted revolvers ever produced, Python values have risen dramatically in recent years, especially early revolvers and any that remain in NIB or near NIB condition. 100% values on the following Python models have been intentionally omitted, as ascertaining accurate values is very difficult and not predictable. Over time, the value distinctions group the Python into 4 overall groups by period. These four groups are as follows: Early (circa 1950s) production with full checkered grips and high polish Royal blue, other early pre-suffix serial numbers up to about 1969, other production up to about 1990, and finally, 1990s production. In general, the older the Python, the higher the value.
For definitive information on all Pythons and variations, please refer to COLT'S PYTHON - King of the Seven Serpents by Gurney Brown and Seven Serpents - The History of Colt's Snake Guns by Gurney Brown. Visit bluebookofgunvalues.com for more information, sample pages, and how to order.