Colt Python Model I3620, Blue 2 1/2″ .357 Magnum SA/DA Double Action Revolver & Letter, MFD 1982

SOLD FOR: $3,293.00
LSB#: 171104MS62

Make: Colt

Model: Python, Model I3620

Serial Number: K63599

Date of Manufacture: 1981

Caliber: .38 Special/.357 Magnum

Action Type: Single and Double Action Revolver With Swing Out Cylinder

Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “PYTHON .357 / .357 MAGNUM CTG.”. The right side of the barrel is marked “COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. / HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A.”. The flat under the crane and the crane are marked with the serial number. The left sideplate is marked with a “Rampant Colt” logo. The left front of the trigger guard is marked with “VP” in a triangle and at the rear with “E”. Under the grips, the left side of the grip frame near the butt is marked “A”.

Barrel Length: The vent rib barrel with full underlug is 2.5”

Sights / Optics: This revolver is mounted with a square notched sight adjustable for windage and elevation that is pinned to the top strap of the frame. The front sight is a serrated ramp blade pinned to the top of the rib. The top of the barrel rib and the top strap have a matte black finish to reduce glare.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are oversized checkered walnut that enclose the front strap and the bottom of the grip frame. Gold colored medallions are set into both panels. The checkering is still quite pronounced. There is a light compression at the top of the left grip panel and a couple of very small compressions on the butt. There are no chips or cracks. The grips are in Excellent overall condition. 

Type of Finish: Royal Blue

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion.

Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 89% of its finish. The balance of the finish being thinning of the finish on all edges, complete loss of finish on the front face of the cylinder, light holster wear on the left and right side of the muzzle and the bevel at the front of the cylinder, a light turn line which is more pronounced in the cylinder-stop lead-in grooves, and on the clyinder latch. Overall, this gun rates in about Very Good-plus condition.

Mechanics: The lock-up on this revolver is SOLID, with no play when trigger is depressed. The action functions correctly. We have not fired this revolver. This revolver has a wide target style hammer and a serrated trigger. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This revolver comes with a Colt letter confirming that it is in its original configuration and has the correct finish.

Our Assessment: In 1955, the United States launched the first nuclear powered submarine, West Germany joined NATO, and Colt began shipping the finest precision combat and target revolver ever made. Each revolver was hand-tuned at the factory and this attention to detail shows both cosmetically and in operation. With barrel lengths ranging from 2.5″, such as this example, to 8″ and with some of the finest machining and finishingever seen in the industry, the Python has earned its reputation and continues to be sought after to this day. The Colt Python revolvers are no longer being made, so the price for these fantastic weapons are just going to continue to appreciate. The revolvers by themselves are becoming harder and harder to find, making it difficult to bring oneself to actually fire a Python. This revolver has already seen use and could be fired without significantly reducing value providing it is used responsibly and cleaned after use. This Python is an opportunity to actually shoot the finest revolver ever made while it still retains and even gains in value. Please see our pictures and good luck.

CA Legal or CA Private Party Transferable: This handgun CANNOT be transferred as a dealer sale in California but CAN be sold as a Private Party Transfer (PPT) at our Simi Valley shop. This does not apply to out of state residents.