Sold for $1,440

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Lot Description

*Colt Python

Manufactured 1980

.357 Magnum. 6" barrel length. SN: AL1842. Nickel plated finish overall with checkered walnut Colt medallion grips and mounting a full length underlug and ventilated barrel rib. Double action hand ejector revolver with six shot cylinder mounting adjustable target rear notch and pinned matted front ramp sights. Left sideplate is marked with the {Rampant Colt} logo with the left barrel marked PYTHON .357/.357 MAGNUM CTG. and the right showing single line address mark reading COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A. Left triggerguard is further marked with Colt's VP monogram proof marking.

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

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

Condition Report

Good. Bore is Very Bright with crisp rifling throughout. Nickel plated finish shows flecked discolorations forming overall with some scattered scratches and a light drag line on the cylinder. Grips show some flaking to the finish on the edges of the butt and some skips to the checkering. Action shows good timing with slight wiggle to the lockup.

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