The new Python was only offered in two barrel length however, 4.25" and 6", leading to customer requests for Colt to reintroduce the shorter 3" barreled model as well.

Colt's Legendary Python Six-Shooter Is Back and Even Better Colt Manufacturing Company LLC’s reintroduced .357 Python revolver shown at SHOT Show 2020’s range day. (Military.com photo/Matthew Cox) ...

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.