Manufactured in 1956. The included factory letter confirms the serial number, caliber, barrel length, and Royal Blue finish. It further notes the type of stocks as "not listed" and that it shipped from Colt on January 11, 1956, to Sports Inc. of Chicago, Illinois, as part of a two gun shipment. Pinned serrated ramp blade front and fully adjustable rear notch sights, standard barrel legend, matte finished barrel and frame top, wide borderless checkered hammer, serrated back strap, and a 7 groove serrated back strap. Matching serial numbers are on the frame and yoke. The ejector rod shroud is correctly counter bored, a trait found only on early Python models. Fitted with checkered grips with inset gold Colt medallions. Includes a hinged Colt leatherette box with a tool, bore brush, and papers. The revolver is consecutively serial numbered to another Colt Python in this auction.

Very good. 87% original Colt Royal Blue finish remains with mild handling marks, areas of light edge and high point wear, clear markings, and a small cylinder drag line. The grips are very good replacements with sharp checkering, small handling marks, and rich color. Mechanically excellent. The box is poor with separated edges and corners, peeling, and a separated lid flap.