Colt turned heads and was met with applause when the company revived its legendary .357 Mag. chambered Python revolver line in 2020. The new Python was only offered in two barrel length however, 4 ...

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 revolvers helped shape American history, becoming symbols of self-reliance, exploration, and innovation. From taming 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.

In June 1955, Colt’s Mfg. Co.’s new masterpiece, the Python double-action revolver, was first shipped from the Hartford, Conn., factory, beginning a half-century of continuous production.

Object Details maker Colt's Patent Firearms Manufacturing Company Location Currently not on view date made ca 1978 ID Number 1987.0591.04 catalog number 1987.0591.04 accession number 1987.0591 serial ...

Initially designed to be a .38 Special target revolver, Colt decided instead to chamber it for the .357 magnum cartridge, and history was made. What is exceptional about the Python? A number of ...