Colt Python .357 Magnum, 6-inch Blued, 1979 Production, V-Prefix, Adjustable Sights, Walnut Target Stocks
Made in 1979, this Colt Python in .357 Magnum features the classic 6-inch barrel with a ventilated rib and full-length underlug, a high-polish blued finish, and checkered walnut target stocks with gold Colt medallions. It carries the V-prefix serial range associated with classic Python production. The revolver has a smooth DA/SA action with tight lockup and a clean, well-defined bore.
This Python retains the signature profile and sighting setup that made the model renowned: a pinned ramp front sight and a fully adjustable rear sight. The six-shot fluted cylinder includes a knurled ejector-rod tip for positive extraction.
Steel construction is finished in high-polish blue, with Colt details including the rampant pony logo on the frame, a textured cylinder latch, a factory trigger, and a wide, checkered hammer spur. The overall configuration reflects late-1970s U.S. production and the features collectors and shooters expect from a period Python.
The combination of the 6-inch barrel, precise iron sights, and tight mechanicals supports confident handling. Grips are checkered walnut target stocks with gold Colt medallions, completing the classic presentation of this 1970s Colt revolver.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are minor scratches and small blemishes from prior handling. Spots of pitting are present on the top strap and the hammer. The DA/SA operation is smooth, and the cylinder lockup is tight.
What’s Included
- Colt Python revolver
The 6-inch barrel showcases the Python's recognizable ventilated rib and full-length underlug, paired with a pinned ramp front sight and fully adjustable rear sight. This sighting arrangement provides a precise, repeatable point of aim aligned with the model's reputation.
Constructed with a steel frame and cylinder in a high-polish blued finish, this Python includes hallmark Colt touches: a textured cylinder latch, wide checkered hammer spur, factory trigger, and the rampant pony logo on the frame. The six-shot fluted cylinder retains a knurled ejector-rod tip.
Production dates to 1979 in the United States, and the V-prefix serial range aligns with classic-era Python manufacture. Checkered walnut target stocks with gold Colt medallions complement the revolver's period-correct appearance and handling.