October 25, 2023 The Paul Friedrich Collection of Firearms & Gold Rush
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/25/2023
Extremely high condition Python revolver manufactured in 1960 by Colt. The left side of the barrel is stamped "PYTHON .357/ * .357 MAGNUM CTG. *", with Colt's single-line address across the right. Left side of frame bears the Rampant Colt logo and "VP" proof. Metal components exhibit a lustrous high polish blue finish, while the frame is mounted with 2-piece Colt gold medallion checkered wood grips. The 4" barrel features a vent rib and is mounted with a blade front sight, while the frame is mounted with an adjustable square notch rear sight. Top of barrel and frame exhibit a matte blue finish. This example is accompanied by an original Colt woodgrain factory box containing a matching factory paper test target, a Colt "Handling the Handgun" pamphlet, and a warranty card that bears the handwritten serial number of the gun, and the date "11/8/60" in blue pen. Bottom of box has a non-matching handwritten serial number, while the top has a matching handwritten serial number. CONDITION: Extremely fine, with metal components retaining nearly all of their original factory blue finish; cylinder exhibiting a very light dragline and a small spot of surface oxidation Brilliant mirror bore, exhibiting sharp and well-defined lands and grooves throughout. Grips are excellent, retaining sharp checkering and exhibiting some very mild smoothing and a few minute nicks to the diamonds from storage and handling. Box is very good, exhibiting some wear at the edges and a tear at one corner. An exceptional and highly attractive 1960 production Colt Python.