RARE Nickel Colt Python Target .38 Special Double Action Revolver – 1 of 251 Made

Sold For: $3,735

LSB#: 140730LL39

Make: Colt

Model: Python Target .38 Special

Serial Number: LA6746

Year of Manufacture: 1980

Caliber: .38 Special Only

Action Type: Single and Double Action Revolver with Swing-Out Cylinder

Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “PYTHON TARGET / *.38 SPECIAL CTG*”. The crane cut is marked “LA6746” and the crane is marked “LA6746”. The rear face of the cylinder is marked “38 SP”. The forward left trigger guard bow is marked with the Verified Proof. The rear left trigger guard bow is marked with a “C”. The left grip frame is marked “Z / 9 / H / N / 5”. The right side of the barrel is marked “COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CONN, U.S.A.”

Barrel Length: 8”

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a serrated ramped blade pinned to a ventilated rib. The rear sight is a square notch adjustable for windage and elevation.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are checkered rubber with gold colored Colt medallions. There is little to no wear on these grips. The grips rate in about Excellent overall condition.

Type of Finish: Nickel

Finish Originality: All Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore.

Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 98% of its metal finish. There is only the lightest dragline on the cylinder. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in about Excellent condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this handgun.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None

Our Assessment: The Colt Python was first introduced in 1955 as Colt’s top-of-the-line model and was originally intended to be a large-frame .38 Special target revolver but ended up being a .357 Magnum. This is 1 of only 251 Nickel .38 Special Colt Python Targets made. These are highly sought after and are known for their reliability and superb accuracy. Although some may flinch at the thought of shooting such a highly collectable firearm, if you are brave enough to shoot this beautiful revolver you are sure to be delighted; especially a coveted Nickel model in such Excellent condition. If you live in California, a Private Party Transfer, such as we offer here, is just about the only way to acquire a factory Nickeled Colt Python, much less one of the very limited number of nickeled Pythons chambered in .38 Special.