If more than 9,900 Pythons were produced with the "N" Suffix, 1978 would be the highest production year.Īt any rate, the five year period from 1977 through 1981 appears to be the peak demand period (Life Cycle Peak) or "golden years" of production for the Colt Python. Colt produced more guns in that one year than the first ten years combined! However, 1978 is a "question mark" due to missing information surrounding guns with serial numbers that have the "N" Suffix. In 1978 and later other letters were used.Īccording to the Colt Python Serial Number Table here, production of the Python peaked in 1981 (the highest production year). In 1975 the letter "E" was moved to the end of the number, becoming a suffix.
Toward the end of 1969 the letter "E" was added as a prefix to the serial number. He called Colt at 1-800-962-COLT and they informed him that the DOM was 1991.
We recently had a visitor looking for the date of manufacture (DOM) of his Colt Python with a low serial number beginning with the KT prefix. According to Colt, it was designed to shoot 2" groups at 15 yards, and it does, even 44 years later. The action is smoother than any revolver I've ever handled. This is one of my all-time favorite guns. It really looks like a different gun with the walnut vs. I enjoy swapping out the grips on the Python from time to time. The very last guns of this model were produced only through the Custom Shop by special order and are also highly prized by the collector. How much more durable are those new finishes? NOTE: My nickel plated gun pictured on this page is a half century old and has been used throughout the last 50 years (not stored in a safe). The Bright Nickel model was discontinued with the introduction of the more durable satin stainless and mirror-polished Ultimate Stainless models. The Python was originally available in two finishes: Royal Blue and Bright Nickel.
Originally, Colt manufactured Pythons with hollow underlugs but quickly left them solid to add stabilizing barrel weight. A full barrel underlug, ventilated rib and adjustable sights combine to give the gun its unique look. 357 Colt Python wearing period elephant ivory grips Use the Colt Serial Number Database Lookup Tool.ġ962.
The Pythons from the 1955-1963 era were all hand made and hand finished (prior to CNC machining and mass assembly line production). Pythons produced from 1955 to 1969 have no letter in the serial number and are the most desirable to collectors. The Colt Python was first introduced in 1955 as Colt's top-of-the-line model. Colt Python The finest production revolver ever made.
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