Sold for $2,400

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium

Lot Description

**1st Generation Colt Python

Manufactured 1959

.357 Magnum. 6" barrel length. SN: 8898. Blued metal finish (barrel and frame finish do not match). Grips are checkered walnut with gold Colt medallions to both sides. Double action revolver with an adjustable notch rear sight and blade front sight. Item features a vented barrel rib, shrouded extractor rod, and a fluted 6-shot swing out cylinder.

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

Property Of Dr. K. William Harter, Alexandria, VA

Condition Report

Good to very good. Bore and chambers are bright. Finish to barrel and frame do not match, barrel finish is somewhat grayer/duller than frame finish. Possibly replaced or worked on at some point. Remainder of finish shows some light scratches and sprinkled pitting overall. Grips are in good condition, with some light wear to checkering. Cylinder lockup is solid and timing appears to be good.

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