Despite the short barrel, the Colt Python 3" is outfitted with a full-size set of "Coke-bottle" stocks, which have a squared-off butt and fine checkering, along with an inset Colt escutcheon.

A straight-taper tube with full-length cylindrical underlug, the Python barrel ... remarkably in the same size, and intended for the same roles as the original. The Colt Python was back!

Here’s What You Need to Remember: The Colt Python was retired ... The barrel was the Python’s most defining and beautiful feature. A full length ventilated rib ran the length of the barrel ...