1979 Colt Python 4" .357 Magnum Revolver – Royal Blue Finish, Vent Rib, Walnut Target Grips
Made in 1979 and factory finished in Colt’s premium Royal Blue, this 4-inch Colt Python combines collectible provenance with the model’s renowned hand-fitted action. A matching-serial “wood-grain” box, period manuals, and factory letter complete a package that appeals to shooters and collectors alike.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Light surface scratches and small blemishes are present on the high-polish finish, visible under close inspection.
What’s Included
- Original Colt “wood-grain” cardboard box (model code I3640, serial number matched)
- 1981 Colt Python instruction manual
- Colt “Handling the Handgun” rapid-fire pistol target/safety booklet
- Factory Colt congratulations letter signed by C. E. Warner
The Python’s 4-inch barrel features the model’s signature ventilated top rib and full-length under-lug, adding weight forward and stabilizing follow-up shots. The crisp, adjustable iron sights pair a pinned, ramped front blade with an adjustable square-notch rear for precise point-of-aim control.
Colt’s Royal Blue finish showcases an exceptionally high-polish luster, achieved through extensive hand-polishing before bluing. This level of cosmetic refinement was reserved for top-tier Colt revolvers and remains highly sought after today.
Internally, the revolver retains the Python’s famed silky double-action pull and glass-break single-action trigger, the result of factory hand-fitting and tuning during the 1970s production run. The tight lock-up and excellent bore condition further underscore its careful use.
Serial prefix “V” places this revolver within the first-generation Python range, and the matching serial on the box reinforces its collector integrity. The checkered walnut target stocks include gold Colt medallions and a factory speed-loader relief cut, completing the classic Python profile.