Colt python 4 inch blue driver

The one python i truly wanted owned and traded a 6 inch blue and a 4 inch nickel was a 2. Guns international advertising policy this sites purpose is to bring gun buyers and gun brokers or sellers together by advertising guns or gun related items and services for sale online. My friend also explained that the 3rd generation python is even more barrel heavy regardless of barrel length because colt stopped drilling out the barrel under lug to cut manufacturing cost. The bright blue finish is in excellent shape and rates about 98%. Blue, nickel and stainless steel versions have been produced. A couple of years ago, i found a 4 python at a local gun show. The python was originally available in two finishes. Out of the box its a tack driver with smooth trigger. This item desantis speed scabbard holster fits 4inch colt python, trooper. Colt firearms, colt guns, colt pistols, revolvers, ri. But being that this is a tokyo marui revolver, which holds 24 rounds, it doesnt even matter, so y.

Sep 28, 2016 the photos above are of korth revolvers. The colt cobra is larger than the typical jframe fiveshot revolvers but still quite compact. Colt may be on to something with this 3inch magnum. I get enjoyment from using my tools rather than acquiring a safe queen. Colt python screw driver royal blue boa diamondback royal blue screw driver. You had to have 7 years on duty before you could carry a nonissue. Not nib but according to the owner less than 100 rds of 38special fired. No reserve heres a 50yearold colt python doubleaction revolver that remains all original, just a little the worse for wear.

The colt python is iconic, exquisite, and worth every penny of its inflated price. Discover all the extraordinary items our community of craftspeople have to offer and find the perfect gift for your loved one or yourself. The revolver locks up tight, and is in perfect time. Mfd 1967 in good condition and excellent shooter ask me if you have questions, will remove items as they are sold. The bright nickel model was discontinued with the introduction of the more durable satin stainless and mirrorpolished ultimate stainless models. Offered is a 4 digit serial number 1959 colt python in the marvelous original factory royal blue finish developed for these early pythons. Do people want a way to justify paying many thousands for the older colt python. Unfollow colt python to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The screws measured between 9 and 10 inchpounds of torque required to loosen the plates. 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. Colt colt python holsters can come in a large variety of materials and carry styles that will allow you an easy draw and reholstering while being comfortable at all times.

So the expensive guns for which there was a shrinking market. I owned and eight inch, blued with colt rubber grips from 1990 until 1993. This is a video i made with pictures, and a short vid about my colt python 357 magnum. The colt python on the other hand averaged 412 fps over a 5 shot string, actually a tad higher than advertised.

This revolver wears a hollowlug 4inch ventrib barrel and adjustable sights. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. These are really nice, dark brown grips which i find much more desirable than the light browntan colored grips overall very good condition. Colt discontinued production of the python in 1999 and the colt custom shop stopped producing special order pythons in 2005.

The 4 and 6 inch blue are the most common variations, but are still the most sought after as well. It was originally intended to be a large frame, double action da. This is a wonderful early example that exhibits crisp, clear stampings and edges. Quickly find an in stock colt python for sale at over 1600 stores, auctions, and classifieds in one click. My lgs has a waiting list for pythons, when he buys one it never hits the display case. Trigger pulls averaged 912 pounds for double action and 314 pounds for single. Etsy has thousands of handcrafted and vintage products that perfectly fit what youre searching for. Well, to tell you the truth, in all of this exitement i kinda lost track myself. What is the current collector value of a colt python 357. I had 3 guns done it armoloy, a 4 inch colt python that was a uniform duty gun, a model 36 off duty gun, and a browning hipower, another off duty gun. Thats why our store is stocked with a wide selection of holsters from these superb companies, making us the best place to shop. The python series of revolvers was available in the following barrel lengths. The new colt python is the greatest in a long line of famous revolvers.

The first thing i did was put a pair of pachmayrs on it and they have not been off it since. People dont buy a fully restored 63 corvette for a daily driver either. I have an option on a colt python blued, 8 inch barrel. People that want to have at least one python usually want one because they remember their dad having one and it was usually a 4 or 6 inch blued gun. The question that everyone will ask is, do the new colt python.

With factory letter available for purchase at our online store very nice. Although it doesnt have the vintage charisma of the smiths of olde, and it doesnt have, as one member appropriately remarked, the mystique of the python, the pc 278 has everything i want including something i dont want the il. This python is in excelent condition, with a 4 inch colt deep blue barrel. Nov 30, 2011 i will say this, i have a security six 6 blue that i bought in the early 80s. Available for purchase at our online store the colt python is a. The colt python 4 is a doubleaction revolver, chambered in. We know the colt python is one of the most beloved and collected.

Decent trigger tack driving accuracy if i did my part. There is no rust or pitting on the gun,and the action is one of the smoothest. Spoons free delivery possible on eligible purchases. There were many subsequent models, the official police, police positive and detective special to name but a few, but to many the epitome of colts doubleaction revolver line was the python. I have a colt 357 magnum python 4barrel blue serial number t86961 never shot still in orginal box an wrapping answered by a verified firearms expert.

These are really nice, dark brown grips which i find much more desirable than the light browntan colored grips. Colt python 4 holsters 63 holsters by craft holsters. My last one was an anib 1967 blue 4 inch, but it didnt do it for me either. Python and any other colt with the snake names are bringing silly high prices everywhere. Colt python blue 4 price check opinions needed the. Out of curiosity what does the blue book value a 100% new in the box 4 inch pyhon.

Fobus, bianchi and blackhawk are the best brands for you when it comes to purchasing a new holster for your colt python. The colt python revolver is considered by many to be. From internet movie firearms database guns in movies, tv and video games. Colt python, royal blue finish, class b engraving that i believe is colt factory engraving 6 barrel, serial number 516 e, i believe that is a 1966 manufacture date with the letters ff under the serial number, the gun has dark wood grips with gold colt medallion on grips. A bit below the advertised 435 fps claimed by crosman. Sorry, gang, no royal coltguard enick or royal python blue at this time. The gun has seen little actual use and has hardly been shot. Custom shop pythons come with targets fired on the colt range. Jul 29, 2019 the one python i truly wanted owned and traded a 6 inch blue and a 4 inch nickel was a 2. It still had the original 1st generation wooden grips and that amazing royal blue finish.

I have a colt 357 magnum python 4barrel blue serial number t86961 never shot still in orginal box an wrapping paper. The target that came with my 4 ultimate python was a 34inch, 6 shot group fired by hand at. I own a 1969 6 blue python so i can appreciate the feel of hand fitted craftsmanship. Before the king cobra was released first idea was to release a king cobra with 4.

Now, after a 15year hiatus, the python is back in a 4. Even not fully awake, it is part of me when going to see what that noise in the night was. Its a blued, 4 barrel version with adjustable rear sight. We greatly appreciate the support of all our customers, viewers, and sponsors who make our familyoperated business possible.

The move away from the python is also being driven by the increasing. Also, i dont believe armoloy was another hard chrome finish. Pistol gun presentation case wood box for colt python revolver elite snake. Metal finishes were either a colt royal bluearguably the finest ever seen on a factory. The colorado state patrol issued 4inch blue pythons until their switch. Is there a particular appealcollectibility of an 8 inch barrel. How would you rate the colt python revolver on a scale from 1. Colt pythons with 8 inch and 6 inch barrels and royal blue finish the python immediately made inroads into the law enforcement market when introduced, with the 6 inch barrel being popular with uniformed officers and the 4 inch barrel considered optimum for plainclothes use. Jan 02, 2020 after years of research and development, colt releases a refined and upgraded colt python revolver. Colt python for sale best price in stock colt python deal. I would love to have a grey 4 inch colt python 357 magnum revolver.

After all, 3inch barreled pythons are rare and very collectible and many folks feel the 3inch guns give the best balance of handling and concealability. Now discontinued, the colt python was intended for. I am listing a like new 68 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. Jan 15, 2015 while i like the looks of my 4 inch and 6 inch gp100s, i do like the looks of the alltooexpensive colt pythons if i could have what i wanted, itd be a 4 inch colt python.

Why colt will never build another python the truth about guns. The pythons were originally made in royal blue, like this one, and in nickel. I have owned pythons with 4 inch, 6 inch, and 8 inch barrels, and all have been, literally, more accurate than i can shoot. Mar 26, 2019 the king cobra looked very much like a python with a solid rather than ventilated rib atop the barrel, a feature this new revolver shares. I wouldnt worry about it not having the original grips, they arent that great, at least mine werent. Of course, we are all looking forward to the royal blue like the one above. If you further research the colt python you will find many interesting details and variations including chamberings in.

Introduced initially as a deluxe magnum target revolver, the python in. Fobus sw4rp standard rotoholster for fobus sw4 standard holster. It was the same for colt and the demand for 1911 pistols. I got on the order train as fast as i could, asking for both a 6. Important your buying the gun box and paperwork only pistol is shown only to show the customer how it will fit in the box you are buyingi am listing an impossible item to find 4 6 inch python, diamondback and trooper boxes used from 19731977these boxes will fit 4 6 inch pistols these boxes are new old stock. The colt python was officially introduced in 1955 as colts topof theline revolver. Building on colts snake gun legacy, the legendary doubleaction revolver returns in stainless steel in 4. Now, the irony is that i have written and said i would only take a python if given to me by a favorite relative. I have a colt 357 magnum python 4barrel blue serial.

However, after checking out with colt, i learned that this specimen was originally royal blue. Also included is the original factory test target, handling the handgun pamphlet, and colt disc screw driver. Unlike ar15s, there is no fear of potential antigun legislation driving the increase in. At least one foreign dignitary purchased the python for his palace guard. No idea, im never going to buy one of those old safe queens anyway. Browse a huge inventory of colt firearms for sale at cabelas, including the legendary colt. Mfd 1967 in good condition and excellent shooter ask me if you have questions, will remove items. I called beverely haynes colt archivist, and she told me there was around 1100 3barrel colt pythons made. After years of research and development, colt releases a refined and upgraded colt python revolver. Taking care of your holster is an important thing and there are many options including breakin or adjustment. Colts family of seven deadly serpents include the python. So, for now, ill make due with my 4 inch blued gp100. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. So i never bought one and made do with a 624 smith.

The stainless steel and royal blue finishes were offered until 2003 by colt on the python elite model pythons were available with 2. Wood box for colt boa revolver elite snake blue 357. Colts manufacturing company firearms, handguns, pistols, rifles, revolvers. This colt python also has a excellent bore which is shiny and clean. Colt introduced its python series to the civilian and law enforcement markets in 1955 and branded it a premiumclass revolver. Colt the only colt da revolver ive ever fired, a python. But to say the new colt python isnt a colt python is just beyond silly. This revolver is in excellent overall condition but has been professionally refinished. Average velocity out of a 5 shot string with the vigilante was 386 fps with bbs and 365 fps with 7. A colt colt python holster keeps dust, moisture and water away. We know the colt python is one of the most beloved and collected firearms in american history, and its re. Overall, a very handsome python that will make someone an outstanding shooter without breaking the bank.

The colt python is regarded by many gun purists and firearms experts as quite possibly the finest doubleaction revolver ever made. Finished in colts royal blue, it had a beautifully polished finish. It is the premier revolver for accurate shooting, feel, smoothest action, looks, etc. Get the best deals on colt gun presentation boxescases and upgrade your home workout gear with the largest online selection at. We aim to please and look forward to building lasting friendships.