1977 Colt Python .357 Magnum, 4-inch Royal Blue, DA/SA, Adjustable Sights, Pachmayr Grips
This 1977 Colt Python .357 is a classic-production, U.S.-made revolver finished in Colt's high-polish Royal Blue. It features the hallmark 4-inch barrel with ventilated rib and full-length underlug, a hand-fitted V-spring action, and fully adjustable iron sights. Factory details such as the six-shot fluted cylinder, rearward-pull cylinder latch, and Hartford, Connecticut barrel address rollmark underscore its period-correct appeal. It is fitted with aftermarket Pachmayr finger-groove grips.
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: The revolver presents in solid overall condition. The exterior shows various cosmetic imperfections, including scratches, blemishes, and areas of finish loss.
What’s Included
- Colt Python .357 revolver (1977, 4-inch barrel, Royal Blue finish, .357 Mag.)
- Installed Pachmayr rubber finger-groove grips with medallions
The 4-inch barrel combines a ventilated rib, full-length underlug, and ejector-rod shroud, delivering the signature Python profile from the 1970s era. The six-shot fluted cylinder, knurled ejector-rod tip, and rearward-pull cylinder latch reflect Colt's classic design choices for this model.
Built on a carbon-steel frame, cylinder, and barrel, this Python wears Colt's high-polish Royal Blue finish. Period rollmarks include the Hartford, Connecticut barrel address and the Colt rampant pony on the left sideplate.
The double-action/single-action, hand-fitted V-spring (leaf-spring) mechanism is paired with a wide, smooth target-style trigger and a wide, checkered hammer spur. These features contribute to the Python's precise, controllable operation.
Sighting equipment consists of a pinned, serrated ramp front sight and a fully adjustable square-notch rear sight, offering a clear and tunable sight picture. Aftermarket Pachmayr finger-groove rubber grips provide a firm, ergonomic hold while maintaining the revolver's practical, period-correct aesthetic.