Colt Python First Generation .357 Magnum, 6-inch, High-Polish Blued (1980)
This is an original-production, first-generation Colt Python from 1980 with a 6-inch barrel and a high-polish blued finish. Built with Colt's hand-fitted V-spring lockwork, it features the classic ventilated rib, full-length underlug, and a six-shot fluted cylinder. It is in excellent condition and includes the original Colt orange owner's manual. No case included. The AL-prefix serial range aligns with 1980 production.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Rifling: Excellent - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are only minor indications of prior handling. The bore is bright and shiny.
What's Included
- Original Colt owner's manual (orange booklet)
As a first-generation Python, this revolver represents Colt's original production period with hand-fitted V-spring lockwork and the hallmark smooth double-action/single-action system. The AL-prefix serial range is consistent with 1980 manufacture, aligning with the period's fit, finish, and rollmarks.
The carbon steel construction and high-polish blued finish extend across the frame, cylinder, and receiver. The 6-inch barrel features the classic ventilated rib with three rectangular lightening slots per side near the muzzle and a full-length underlug.
Sighting is handled by a ramped front sight and a fully adjustable square-notch rear sight. Control surfaces include an exposed wide, checkered hammer spur and the standard Colt push-to-the-rear cylinder latch. The six-shot fluted cylinder uses a knurled ejector-rod tip for positive ejection.
This Python is chambered in .357 Magnum and also accepts .38 Special, with a capacity of six rounds. It wears black wraparound rubber grips with gold Colt medallions, and it carries the Colt rampant colt logo rollmark on the frame.