1966 Colt Python .357 Mag, 4 in. Barrel, DA/SA, Custom Matte Silver/Gray Refinish with Stag-Style Grips
This 1966 Colt Python stands out as an original-generation .357 Magnum with a 4 in. barrel and the model's signature ventilated rib and full-length underlug. It has a non-factory matte silver/gray refinish and aftermarket stag/antler-style grip panels, pairing classic Python lines with custom presentation. Matching serial numbers are present on the crane/yoke and frame, and the adjustable sighting system is intact. The bore remains clean and shiny.
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 shows scattered cosmetic imperfections, including scratches, small blemishes, and areas of finish loss consistent with prior handling. The bore is clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Colt Python .357 Mag. revolver
This Python is a first-generation example built in 1966, featuring a six-shot fluted cylinder and the well-known Python profile with a ventilated top rib using rectangular ports and a full-length underlug. The DA/SA action and wide trigger provide the classic Python operating feel.
The revolver wears a matte silver/gray non-factory refinish across its steel frame, barrel, and cylinder, complemented by aftermarket stag/antler-style grip panels. The exposed backstrap retains longitudinal serrations, and the hammer is a checkered wide-spur pattern.
Sights include an adjustable rear unit with windage and elevation indicators and a ramped front sight with a colored insert for visibility. The knurled ejector-rod tip is neatly shrouded by the underlug.
Factory markings remain present, including the Colt Hartford barrel address and Python .357 rollmarks. Matching serial numbers appear on the crane/yoke and frame, aligning with the revolver's original-generation configuration.