Colt’s Custom Shop offered the Python Elite through special-order-only in 1997, discontinuing it a year later, and reintroducing it a year after that. Finally, Pythons were reintroduced from the ...

One of seven mid-20th century Colt handguns named after snakes, the Python was introduced in 1955. The Python was a beefy, all steel and wood revolver chambered in .357 Magnum.

Key point: The Colt Python was retired by Colt in 2005. The real reason why Colt gave up on such a desirable money maker is unknown In the world of firearms, which gun is truly the best is ...

The epitome of Colt ’s double-action revolver line was the Python. Introduced initially as a “deluxe Magnum” target revolver, the Python in .357 Mag. made its debut in 1955.

A Blued Python has been the number one request ever since Colt launched the new Python in stainless only four short years ago. This revolver features a target adjustable rear sight, as well as a ...

But, the Python has generally been considered exceptional by shooters, collectors, etc. for at least a generation. Introduced in 1955, it was intended from the start to be a premium revolver ...