Manufactured in 1980. Blade front and adjustable notch rear sights. The desirable 2 1/2 inch barrel is marked "PYTHON .357/.357 MAGNUM CTG." on the left and "COLTS PT.F.A. MFG. CO./HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A." on the right. Includes original Colt "woodgrain" box.

Very fine overall , retaining 98% plus original blue finish with some scattered minor handling marks, slight spotting on the front sight, a faint cylinder drag line, a small chip on the right grip panel near the butt, and crisp grip checkering. Mechanically excellent. Box is very fine.