There were many subsequent models, the Official Police, Police Positive and Detective Special to name but a few, but to many the epitome of Colt’s double-action revolver line was the Python.

The Python was a beefy, all steel and wood revolver chambered in .357 Magnum. The revolver had a six-shot cylinder and originally came with either a bright nickel or royal blue finish.

The Python was a beefy, all steel and wood revolver chambered in .357 Magnum. The revolver had a six-shot cylinder and originally came with either a bright nickel or royal blue finish.

The Python was marketed both as a sporting revolver and for police use. Some factory catalogs listed the model as the Police Python, but the guns were never marked in that fashion.

Colt revolvers helped shape American history, becoming symbols of self-reliance, exploration, and innovation. From taming the ...

Initially designed to be a .38 Special target revolver, Colt decided instead to chamber it for the .357 magnum cartridge, and history was made. What is exceptional about the Python? A number of ...

Object Details maker Colt's Patent Firearms Manufacturing Company Location Currently not on view date made ca 1978 ID Number 1987.0591.04 catalog number 1987.0591.04 accession number 1987.0591 serial ...

In 2020, Colt re-introduced their legendary Python series. After decades out-of-production, the Python 3-inch is back.