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.

Since the 2020 re-introduction of the Python revolver, Colt purists clamored for the return of the blued models, and this year, Colt obliged with its blued 4.25" Python revolver.

When Colt launched its improved Python revolver in 2020, it initially launched the gun with two barrel lengths, 6" and 4.25". While these guns were popular and continue to sell well, many clamored ...