Manufactured in 1976. This Python has the Elite features of Royal blue finish, tuned action, Elliason target rear sight and Colt rubber and walnut grips. Standard markings, serrated trigger, checkered hammer, blade front sight and fitted with checkered walnut grips with gold Colt medallions. Complete with Colt factory letter, Colt "wood grain" box numbered to the gun, with Custom Shop label, original hanging tag and papers. Custom Shop end label is marked "CUSTOM TUNED / ELLIASON SIGHTS". Also comes with a pair of Pachmayr Presentation grips with gold Colt medallions. The accompanying factory letter verifies the serial number, caliber, 6" barrel, royal blue finish, grips as "Not Listed", Special features as Patridge front sight, elliason rear sight and hand honed action, and that it was shipped to Richard A. Sherburne, Inc., South Shelburne Road, Greenfield, Massachusetts on December 13, 1977 as 1 of 2.