3148 DOCUMENTED 1ST YEAR PRODUCTION COLT PYTHON

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Category Firearms & Military
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Start Price 4,250.00 USD
Estimated at 8,500.00 - 12,500.00 USD
DA REVOLVER WITH FACTORY LETTER. Cal. 357 Mag. S# 256. Mfg. 1955, as one of only 299 revolvers produced in the first year. Bbl. 6" w/ vent rib & full length ejector shroud. Ramp front sight w/ orange insert & Accro square notch white outline rear sight. Six shot fluted cyl. High polish Royal Blue finish. Hammer has polished sides. Early fully checkered walnut grips w/ gold rampant colt medallions. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Colt factory letter stating the following: "Serial Number: 256 / Caliber: .357 Magnum / Barrel Length: 6" / Finish: Royal Blue / Type of Stocks: Not Listed / Shipped To: Stratton Baldwin Company, Inc. 700 Tchoupitoulas Street New Orleans, Louisiana / Date of Shipment: November 16, 1955 / Number of Same Type Guns in Shipment: 1". CONDITION: balance of metal parts retain over 98% original blue, custom added groove has been inletted into top of vent rib. Cyl. has a light drag line, right sideplate has a light scratch. Grips show finish & checkering wear w/ small dents at butt. Tight sound action. Bright near excellent bore. (25-559/DS). CURIO. $8,500-12,500.