There were many subsequent models, the Official Police, Police Positive and Detective Special to name but a few, but to many the epitome of Colt’s double-action revolver line was the Python.

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In the world of firearms, which gun ... Python’s most defining and beautiful feature. A full length ventilated rib ran the length of the barrel, all the way to the muzzle, leading to the front ...

I’m a big revolver fan ... As well as the full-lug under gave the Python a distinctive look. It had excellent target sights, pinned in the front but fully adjustable in the rear.

Key point: A single Python could involve hours of personal attention. In the world of firearms, which gun is truly the best ... leading to the front iron sights. This was complemented by a full ...