Rare Colt Grizzly .357 Magnum Double Action Revolver w/ Factory Python Barrel on King Cobra Frame

SOLD FOR: $4,525
Make: 
Colt
Model: Grizzly
Serial Number: CQZ117
Year of Manufacture: 1994 (Limited Production)
Caliber: .357 Magnum
Action Type: Single and Double Action Revolver with Swing-Out Cylinder
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “COLT GRIZZLY / 357 MAGNUM”. The serial number is found on the crane cut and on the crane. The right side of the barrel is marked “COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD CONN. U.S.A.” The Rampant Colt logo is on the left side of the frame.
Barrel Length: 6″
Sights / Optics: The gun is mounted with a red insert pinned front sight blade and a Colt windage and elevation adjustable rear sight with a white “U”.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are finger groove rubber with “COLT” logos. The panels have some dirt in the checkering, light scattered surface marking and generally sharp checkering. Overall these grips rate in about Fine condition.
Type of Finish: Stainless
Finish Originality: Factory Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp and deep. There is some minor fouling which should clean up well, but there is no apparent erosion.
Overall Condition: This gun retains about 95% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish just shows some minor wear, primarily from storage. There is a visible dragline on the cylinder, which can be barely felt. There are a few minor surface rubs on the left side of the frame and barrel at the seam. The screw heads are sharp and undamaged. The markings are clear. Overall, this gun rates in about Fine to Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly both single and double action. The lockup is good with just a little wobble. We did not fire this gun.
Box & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: This is one of those great “like a Python” .357 Magnums from Colt. With an unfluted cylinder, ported barrel and full length rib, this gun should be quite a shooter and even more to the collector. This is a Colt Python barrel on a Colt King Cobra frame. Only 500 of these revolvers were made, making them amongst the rarest of all the Colts. Attention California Colt revolver collectors – this could be your last chance.

Rare Colt Grizzly .357 Magnum Double Action Revolver w/ Factory Python Barrel on King Cobra Frame
Rare Colt Grizzly .357 Magnum Double Action Revolver w/ Factory Python Barrel on King Cobra Frame