1982 Colt Python .357 Magnum 4 Inch DA/SA Revolver - Original-Production, Satin Silver-Tone, Vent Rib, Red-Ramp Front, Pachmayr Grips
This original-production Colt Python from 1982 stands out as a pre-2020 redesign example with the classic V-spring, hand-fitted lockwork. It features a 4 inch barrel with a ventilated rib and full underlug, a satin silver-tone finish, and the Hartford, Conn., U.S.A. barrel address. Early-1980s K-prefix serialization is associated with this production period. Pinned red-ramp front and fully adjustable rear sights, along with Pachmayr wraparound grips bearing Colt medallions, complete a configuration that appeals to knowledgeable buyers and collectors.
Built on a steel frame with a double-action/single-action system, this Python presents the hallmark features that define the model while remaining firmly within its original-production lineage. The smooth, target-style trigger and wide, checkered hammer spur reflect the model’s emphasis on controllable operation and precise shooting. Its six-shot cylinder maintains the classic .357 Magnum versatility.
The 4 inch barrel length pairs with the ventilated rib and full underlug for a traditional Python profile. The pinned red-ramp front sight and fully adjustable rear sight provide a clear, user-serviceable sight picture. The satin silver-tone finish offers a distinctive presentation consistent with period examples.
Factory markings include the Hartford, Conn., U.S.A. barrel address rollmark. The grips are Pachmayr rubber wraparound with Colt medallions, a practical and period-appropriate choice for a Python of this era.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Light scratches and small blemishes are present. The action cycles smoothly with a tight lockup. Minor carbon residue is visible above the forcing cone, and there are light scorch marks on the cylinder, both consistent with normal firing.
What’s Included
- Leather open-top holster (brown)
This Python is an original-production revolver made in the United States during the early 1980s. The K-prefix serialization is associated with that timeframe and aligns with the included 1982 manufacture year. Its configuration and markings reflect the model’s established form prior to the modern redesign.
The steel-frame construction, V-spring action with hand-fitted lockwork, and DA/SA operation provide the mechanical foundation associated with the Python’s reputation. The smooth, target-style trigger and wide, checkered hammer spur support confident control during operation.
Its 4 inch barrel incorporates the ventilated rib and full underlug, while the pinned red-ramp front sight and fully adjustable rear sight offer a clean, practical sighting arrangement. The Pachmayr rubber wraparound grips with Colt medallions complement the revolver’s handling and period look.