The Python was originally intended to be a .38 Spl. target revolver built off of Colt's large I-frame design.

That same year, American Rifleman staff had an opportunity to get a closer look and the new Python, and what Colt has worked on to improve upon the classic, .357 Mag chambered, design.

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.

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.

Colt Manufacturing Company LLC showed off the reintroduction of its .357 Magnum Python revolver at SHOT Show 2020.