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LOT 753
Scarce Three Inch Barrel Colt Combat Python Double Action Revolver with
Box and Factory Letter - Serial no. T74085, 357 magnum cal., 3 inch vent rib bbl.,
blue finish, walnut grips. Manufactured in 1988. The included factory letter lists this revolver as being
chambered in .357 magnum with a three inch barrel, blue finish, and checkered walnut service stocks when
shipped to Lew Horton Distribution Company, Inc. in Southboro Massachusetts on February 18, 1988. One of 500 Combat Pythons produced exclusively for Lew Horton Distributing Company. Special roll mark of “COMBAT PYTHON/357 MAGNUM CTG.” on the left side of the
barrel along with standard markings and features. Includes a Colt heritage box with reproduction
end label.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus
original blue finish with limited handling marks,
a cylinder drag line, and crisp grip checkering. Mechanically excellent. Box is very good with storage
and handling marks.
Estimate: 8,500 - 14,000
LOT 754
Bright Stainless Colt Python Double Action Revolver with Desirable 2 1/2 inch Barrel, Box, and Factory Letter - Serial no. T48794, 357 magnum cal., 2 1/2 inch vent rib bbl., bright stainless finish, rubber grips. The included factory letter lists this revolver as having a 2 1/2 inch barrel chambered in .357 magnum, bright stainless finish and type of stocks not listed when shipped to Baxter Wholesale, Inc in Blue Ridge, Georgia on November 11, 1986. Includes a Colt heritage box with replacement end label.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, with limited handling marks and crisp grip checkering. Mechanically excellent. Box is fair with storage and handling marks, flaking, tears, and tape repairs.
Estimate: 5,500 - 8,500
Collector’s Fact
1 of only 500 Colt Combat Pythons manufactured, all exclusively for Lew Horton Distributing Company.
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