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**1963 Production Blued 4\" Colt Python in Factory Box
Estimate: $2,000-$3,000
Sold
$1,600
Live Auction
Arms, Armor and Militaria
Location
Cincinnati
Description

**1963 Production Blued 4" Colt Python in Factory Box


.357 Magnum. 4" barrel length. SN: 28218. Blued metal finish matte on top of the barrel rib and topstrap and polished elsewhere with polished bright hammer flanks mounting skip line checkered Colt medallion grips. Standard make and model markings including PYTHON .357/.357 MAGNUM CTG. to left barrel and single line Colt address to right. Left sideplate displays the {Rampant Colt} logo. Item features a full length vented barrel rib and mounts pinned matted front ramp and adjustable rear notch sights. Item comes in a cardboard box with COLT logo to the lid and an end label matching the configuration. Base of the box shows a matching serial number marked with felt tip marker. Comes with Colt's Handling the Handgun pamphlet, bore brush, and a factory test target for a different Python. {C&R}


This lot is located in Cincinnati.

Condition
Excellent. Bore is dirty with some residues near muzzle that should clean to Minty with sharp rifling throughout. Metal finish shows a light turn ring to the cylinder, a spot of patina on the left flank of the hammer, light abrasion to rear corner of the frame, and few faint scratches. Grips retain crisp checkering with some verdigris to the medallions. Box with scuffs and abrasions to the edges, peeling to end label, and some stains.