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   LOT 1763
Extremely Rare Nickel Colt California Combat Python
with Box and Factory Letter Copy - Serial no. K02116,
357 magnum cal., 3 inch vent rib bbl., nickel finish, walnut
grips. The included photo copy of a factory letter lists this
revolver as having an 8 inch barrel chambered in 38 special with nickel finish
and stocks not listed when shipped to Pacific Internat’l Merchandising Corp.
in Sacramento, California. It also notes that only 251 Nickel Target Pythons were produced. The California Combat Python was built by Pacific International off of original Colt Target Pythons (what all California Combats letter as) by cutting down the barrel to 3 inches, adding a new front sight and barrel marking, and reaming out the cylinder for .357 magnum ammunition. Due to the modifications made to create California Combat Pythons, the barrel lacks the standard Colt address and the cylinder is marked for .38 special. It is estimated that 200 were manufactured during the 1980s making these extremely rare. The Target Python was chosen for this project because Colt was having difficulty selling the model at that time. Includes a Colt
“woodgrain” box.
CONDITION: Excellent as upgraded by Pacific International, retaining 99% plus original nickel finish with limited handling marks, a cylinder drag line, and crisp grip checkering. Mechanically excellent. Box is fair with storage and handling marks, a missing end flap and some peeling. This is an excellent opportunity to get your hands on a sought after Colt California Combat Python!
Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
LOT 1764
Scarce Colt Kodiak
Double Action Revolver
with Box and Holster
- Serial no. CKA0027, 44
Magnum cal., 6 inch vent
rib bbl., stainless finish,
rubber grips. Manufactured
in 1994 as one of 2,000
of this special run of Colt
Anacondas with a ported
barrel and unfluted
cylinder. Includes original
box, an extra box, hard
case and Bianchi X15
shoulder holster rig.
CONDITION: Very fine
overall with scattered
handling marks, flash marks on the
front cylinder face, and a cylinder drag line. The Colt medallion on the left side
of the grip is absent. Mechanically excellent. Box is very fine with some separation
of the label end flap and storage and handling marks. Holster is very fine with some wear
from use and some flex wear on the shoulder straps.
Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
LOT 1765
Desirable Early Production Colt Python Double Action Revolver with Four
Digit Serial Number - Serial no. 8314,
357 magnum cal., 6 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. Manufactured in 1959. Standard markings and features with correct full checkered wood grips.
CONDITION: Very fine overall, retaining 97% original blue finish on the frame and cylinder, 99% refinished blue on the barrel with light scattered handling marks, and crisp grip checkering on the excellent grips. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500
LOT 1766
Scarce Colt Kodiak Double Action Revolver with Case - Serial no. CKA1793, 44 Magnum cal., 6 inch vent rib bbl., stainless steel finish, rubber grips. Manufactured in 1994 as one of 2,000 of this special run of Colt Anacondas with ported barrel and unfluted cylinder. Includes unlabeled factory hard case. CONDITION: Excellent overall with a light cylinder drag line and some scattered minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 4,500 - 7,500
LOT 1767
Desirable Colt
Viper Double
Action Revolver
with Box - Serial
no. 63586R, 38
special cal., 4 inch
solid rib bbl., blue
finish, walnut grips.
Manufactured in
1978. Standard
markings and
features. Includes a
reproduction Colt
“wood grain” box
hand numbered to
the gun.
CONDITION: Very fine overall, retaining 97% original blue finish with scattered handling marks some edge and muzzle wear, limited light spotting , most of the original varnish remaining on the grips and crisp grip checkering. Mechanically excellent. Box is very fine with minimal storage and
handling marks. Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
LOT 1768
Nickel Colt Python Double
Action Revolver - Serial no. K28878, 357 magnum
cal., 4 inch solid rib bbl., nickel finish, walnut grips.
Manufactured in 1981 with standard markings
and features.
CONDITION: Very good overall, retaining 98% plus original
nickel finish, some light frosting throughout, dark flash marking on the cylinder, light cylinder drag line, and sharp grip checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
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