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Lot 1708: Rare First Year Production Colt Python Revolver with Holster

Desirable First Year Production Colt Python Double Action Revolver Serial Number 191 with Factory Letter, Extra Barrels, and Holster

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 8, 2018

Lot 1708: Rare First Year Production Colt Python Revolver with Holster

Desirable First Year Production Colt Python Double Action Revolver Serial Number 191 with Factory Letter, Extra Barrels, and Holster

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 8, 2018

Estimated Price: $14,000 - $18,000
Price Realized:
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Desirable First Year Production Colt Python Double Action Revolver Serial Number 191 with Factory Letter, Extra Barrels, and Holster

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Python
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 357 magnum
Barrel: 4 inch vent rib
Finish: blue
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 4835
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 332
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Manufactured in 1955, along with only 299 other Pythons that year. The factory letter confirms this revolver was shipped to Police Equipment Co. in Springfield, Illinois, on December 15, 1955, in a shipment of ten guns like it. It also confirms the serial number, caliber, and finish. The factory letter lists the barrel length as 6 inches; however, it currently has a 4 inch barrel. This lot includes the factory letter, a 6 inch barrel, 2 1/2 inch barrel, and a leather belt and holster.

Rating Definition:

Very fine as rebarreled overall, retains 99% original finish with some light muzzle wear, a light cylinder drag line, and sharp grip checkering. Mechanically excellent. The other barrels are near new and the holster is very fine with some scattered light wear.



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