This is my Python- It’s not a safe queen, or pretty. It’s been carried and shot for over 40 years…
Mfgr- Colt
Initially offered- 1955
Overall length (8 in barrel)- 13.5 in
Barrel lengths- 2.5 in, 4 in, 6 in, 8 in
Weight (8 in barrel)- 2.43 lbs
Caliber- .357
Action- Double action, repeating
Feed- 6 shot rotating cylinder
Sights- Front ramp, Accro target adjustable rear
Accuracy- .75 in 6 shot group at 25 yards from rest
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.357 ammunition
| Parent case | .38 Special |
|---|---|
| Case type | Rimmed (R), straight |
| Bullet diameter | .357 in (9.1 mm) |
| Neck diameter | .379 in (9.6 mm) |
| Base diameter | .379 in (9.6 mm) |
| Rim diameter | .440 in (11.2 mm) |
| Rim thickness | .060 in (1.5 mm) |
| Case length | 1.29 in (33 mm) |
| Overall length | 1.59 in (40 mm) |
| Primer type | Small pistol, magnum |
| Maximum pressure | 35,000 psi |
| 158 gr (10 g) JHP Federal | 1,240 ft/s | 539 ft·lb | |
My favorite revolver.
The Python is my favorite handgun.
Pretty old and worn. I’ll give you $100 if you throw in the speed loaders. What?
Still the finest example of American handgunnery I’ve never owned.
🙁
Have shot many, though!
gfa
There is something just “right” about a wheelgun and that may be the finest example.
What Guffaw said … sigh…
Sorry, sir, I disagree with you. A well used and taken care of gun has a “pretty” all it’s own. That’s one beautiful weapon!
I feel you are going to injoy poking the bear. I also like your gun.
I’ll pay $10 more than Gerry… 😉
I’ll outbid Gerry and CTT – my offer is $150 – or a passle of .22 ammo 😉
Beautiful gun!
They just have the right “look” to them for a modern revolver.
All- Thanks and it’s not for sale… 🙂
Posted from my iPhone.
Was with my brother in 1968 when he bought his new four-inch blue Python just like that for the extravagant retail price of $140.00 in the local JC Penneys sporting goods dept. He had lots of enjoyment out of it over the years.
Pretty? No. Beautiful? Yes.
Nice Pony!
Followed you from “Bloviating Zeppelin’s” blog site. I received my COLT PYTHON 4″ in 1974 as my duty weapon. You had to have 7 years on duty before you could “carry” a non-issue.
Today,,,it is a “bedroom” gun for this old LEO.
Even not fully awake, it is part of me when going to see what that noise in the night was.
Toothie- Yep, they USED to be affordable… sigh
Robert- Thanks!
Keads- 🙂
Mrchuck- Thanks and yes, they do fall readily to hand! 🙂