The python was originally available in two finishes. Colt python could be ordered from the custom shop up until 19951996. The pictures look good and the seller says its practically mint. Of these three, only the colt python was a radically new design, even though it could trace its ancestry back to the army special, a popular. We have in on consignment, a really nice colt python 6 blue. Hot anything colt python or doubleaction colt revolvers snake. Dom 1980 available for purchase at our online store the colt python is a. Colt python the finest production revolver ever made. The revolver was built on the colt iframe, also known as the old. For your firearm, the following current values apply from the blue book of gun values. The bright nickel model was discontinued with the introduction of the more durable satin stainless and mirrorpolished ultimate stainless models. All guns have matching serial numbers 0316, and have a beautiful royal blue finish. The set includes a colt python, single action army, and a dragoon revolver with accessories. Inside the colt factory, it was known as the python blue.
The python bluing was the first time a super polished blued finish had ever been used on a production gun and it became known as colt royal blue. Review of the finest revolver ever made the colt python. But the python was a dramatic change from anything colt had done before. All information compiled in this firearm evaluation using the blue book of gun values online database and photo percentage grading system is ed. This specific volume deals exclusively with the famous colt python. In fact, the only difference between the python royal blue finish and the satin blueblack finish on say, a ruger, is the polishing.
Colt python palmetto state armory palmetto state armorys daily deals aim to provide our customers with new products and best sellers at amazing prices. The blue book of gun values, in my opinion, is useful only as a guide. The colt royal blue finish was always known inside the factory simply as the python finish. But the biggest strike against it in my book today is the same thing as the legendary python of old. I have an opportunity to buy a 1957 colt python with a 6 barrel and a royal blue finish. The set is in a threedrawer walnut display case with colt armsmear book. Id like to know the value of a colt python 357 magnum ctg with a 6 inch barrel and a model number of. Current value for colt python 357mag, blued, slight. This site provides values and information on firearms in a convenient online pricing guide format, and allows you to find out what your used guns are worth.
Find 357 colt python for sale at, the worlds largest gun auction site. Enter the serial number, without spaces or dashes, to search the database. Colt introduced the doubleaction diamondback as a deluxe model in 1966. Colt python, royal blue finish, class b engraving that i believe is colt factory engraving 6 barrel, serial number 516 e, i believe that is a 1966 manufacture date with the letters ff under the serial number, the gun has dark wood grips with gold colt medallion on grips. Colt python value in 2018 the leading glock forum and. Blue book publications in the gun industry marketplace. It is a 6shot revolver with a swingout cylinder and was available in blue or nickel finishes. Colt python for sale best price in stock colt python deal. Blue book publications seven serpents the history of colts snake guns by gurney brown. The stainless steel and royal blue finishes were offered until 2003 by colt on the python elite model pythons were available with 2. The actual blue finish used on most all factory guns is pretty much the same hot salts bluing chemical process. Colt python serial number tables gun collectors club. Single and double action swingout cylinder revolver markings. Finding the blue book value of your new and used firearms, including pistols, rifles, shotguns, airguns, and blackpowder guns is easy with the number one.
The colt python was released in 1955 and is considered by many the best gun made by the company. Id like to know the value of a colt python 357 magnum ctg with a 6. The colt python may have been a production revolver, but it was arguably the finest revolver ever made, and had more than a little handfitting and tender loving care from craftsmen at. If i get a snake gun at a low price, i try not to let the sun set before i log it in the books, take plenty of images, and list it for sale somewhere. Colt python 6 blue, letter prefix sn, late 70s date9092% and colt python 6 nickel, letter prefix sn, late 70s, 8081 date 9597% times just get stupider stupider. You can buy 357 colt python with confidence from thousands of sellers who list every day. I usually find that blue book prices are lower than retail prices around here.
Says it was never fired and from the look of it that would seem to be the truth. Current value for colt python 357mag, blued, slight holster wear, better than good condition answered by a verified firearms expert. Colt also informed me that ss production began in 1985 which is also different than what the blue book of gun values states. Colts family of seven deadly serpents include the python. He has been very honest with me in the past and unlike most dealers i believe him. For this whats it worth installment, i bring to you a very nice piece straight from my fathers collection. A special report for gun digest by the experts at blue book on whats hot. Colts python, king of the seven serpents gurney brown on. Colt produces several types of firearms and accessories for them in different configurations and styles. Finding the blue book value of your new and used firearms, including pistols, rifles, shotguns, airguns, and blackpowder guns is easy with the number one source of gun pricing. If you are a collector of memorabilia and equipment from this brand or you need a way to store your firearm properly, you can check out the broad range of lowpriced colt boxes for sale on ebay. Visually, the diamondback resembles a scaleddown version of the python, though the. I notice on gunbroker these pythons are all over the map, but was curious what others thought about the price if in fact the bluing is near 100% and functions properly. This colt python 357 magnum has a six inch barrel and original grips for.
One of the best features of the chapter is a photo reprint of an article by the colt employee who built the first python as told to none other than massad ayoob. According to the blue book of gun values, there were four separate eras for the python. I need a favor from any of you that have the latest blue book of gun values pricing on the following. Colts manufacturing company firearms, handguns, pistols, rifles, revolvers. The gun has been delivered to my ffl today, and i will be looking at it wednesday to verify what i can, unless my ffl gives me a most definite answer to what type it is. Pythons produced from 1955 to 1969 have no letter in the serial number and are the most desirable to collectors. Taking an up close look at a beautiful python that was made in 1969. If multiple models appear for your serial number simply match the date with the appropriate model, as certain vintage firearms can share serial numbers between different models. The standard python was manufactured 19551996, and 1997recent production is through the colt custom shop by special order only see python elite listing. Colt python blue 4 checking sn looks like it was made in 1978 guy selling is a old timer type dealer, got it from another old timer type friend of his.
Colt python blue 4 price check opinions needed the. And the right side of the barrel is marked colts pt. What is the value of a colt python, blued, 6 barrel. Daily deal product offerings include psas american made firearms, ar15 parts and accessories, 9mm pistols, bulk ammo, magazines, optics, and so much more. The original colt python revolver was issued in one single barrel length, 6. It has a wide serrated target hammer, ventilated rib, fully adjustable target quality sights, and fulllength barrel underlug. Colt gun original factory boxescases for sale in stock. The colt python was first introduced in 1955 as colts topoftheline model. Colts python, king of the seven serpents, by gurney brown, blue book publications, minneapolis, minnesota, 2018, 304 pages. The only real difference between the pythons deep mirror blue and normal guns more satin blue was the amount of polishing given to the python. This particular gun was the first revolver i ever laid my eyes on. Year of manufacture 1979 from customer estimated value range see below.
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