Sold for $2,400

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Lot Description

*Colt Python in Factory Box

.357 Magnum. 8" barrel length. SN: VA9175. Blued metal finish with polished hammer flanks mounting checkered walnut Colt medallion grips. Double action hand ejector six-shot revolver featuring a full length vented barrel rib and underlug mounting adjustable ELLIASON target rear an pinned front blade sights. Revolver displays standard make and model markings, and comes in its original cardboard box with the owner's manual and "the Colt Companion" leaflet. The end label for the box matches the serial number of the revolver and bears the Colt Custom Gun Shop logo with the notation that the revolver left the factory with "Custom Tuning and Sights."

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

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

Condition Report

Very Good to Excellent. Bore is Very Bright with some lubricant residues that should clean to Minty with sharp rifling. Blued finish shows a faint turn ring on the cylinder with three brown patinated spots forming in the blue on the breech face. Grips retain their fine details and polish, but right panel exhibits slight wiggle. Revolver displays good timing. Both end flaps of the cardboard box have torn off and are preserved inside. Box additionally shows some scuffs and abrasions overall with stains to the interior.

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