Colt Python Ducks Unlimited 2025 Handgun of the Year, 6 inch .357 Magnum, Factory Engraved, Polished Stainless
This limited Ducks Unlimited 2025 Handgun of the Year Colt Python stands out with factory scroll engraving, gold inlays, and polished stainless construction. The 6 inch DA/SA .357 Magnum revolver features DU-themed artwork, a DU-suffix PY-series serial format, and the factory model code PYTHON-SP6WTS-DU, making it a notable collector-grade edition that remains fully shootable.
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: Minor scratches and blemishes are present. There is light carbon on the cylinder face and around the forcing cone. The action cycles smoothly and lockup is tight.
What’s Included
- Colt factory blue plastic hard case with factory end label (PYTHON-SP6WTS-DU)
- Manual
This factory-engraved Python carries extensive coverage across the barrel, frame, cylinder flutes, and backstrap. A gold-filled "DUCKS UNLIMITED" barrel legend and a gold mallard on the right-front frame over an engraved marsh scene anchor the Ducks Unlimited theme. The edition uses a DU-suffix PY-series serial format and is identified by the factory model code PYTHON-SP6WTS-DU.
Built in polished stainless steel, the revolver pairs a 6 inch stainless barrel with a ventilated rib and full underlug to a six-round fluted cylinder. It operates in double-action/single-action and includes a knurled ejector-rod tip. Factory markings include "COLT'S MFG, HARTFORD, CT USA," and a small Data Matrix/QR-style mark is present ahead of the trigger guard.
Sighting equipment consists of a ramped front sight with an orange/red insert and a black, fully adjustable rear sight. Per the factory manual, the front sight is interchangeable. Checkered walnut grips with silver Colt medallions complete the presentation.
Chambered in .357 Magnum, this Python also accepts .38 Special and .38 Special +P. As a Ducks Unlimited fundraiser edition designated for 2025, with production spanning 2024–2025 in the United States, it combines modern manufacture with a purpose-built commemorative theme.