page_title: Colt Python
hierarchical_section_title: Colt Python
caption_attribution_description: English: Colt Python, .357 Magnum, 4" barrel, Royal Blue finish Lëtzebuergesch: Colt Python, .357 Magnum, 4 Zoll Laf, Royal Blue Brünéierung
context_page_description: The Colt Python is a .357 Magnum caliber revolver manufactured by Colt's Manufacturing Company of Hartford, Connecticut. It is sometimes referred to as a "combat magnum". It was first introduced in 1955, the same year as Smith & Wesson's M29 .44 Magnum. The Colt Python is intended for the premium revolver market segment. Some firearm collectors and writers such as Jeff Cooper, Ian V. Hogg, Chuck Hawks, Leroy Thompson, Scott Wolber, Renee Smeets and Martin Dougherty have described the Python as "the finest production revolver ever made".
  In 2020, it was announced that Colt would be reintroducing the Python in the 4.25" and 6" barrel configurations. The reintroduced Python has been technically revised and reinforced compared to the original revolver.
context_section_description: The Colt Python is a .357 Magnum caliber revolver manufactured by Colt's Manufacturing Company of Hartford, Connecticut. It is sometimes referred to as a "combat magnum". It was first introduced in 1955, the same year as Smith & Wesson's M29 .44 Magnum. The Colt Python is intended for the premium revolver market segment. Some firearm collectors and writers such as Jeff Cooper, Ian V. Hogg, Chuck Hawks, Leroy Thompson, Scott Wolber, Renee Smeets and Martin Dougherty have described the Python as "the finest production revolver ever made".
  In 2020, it was announced that Colt would be reintroducing the Python in the 4.25" and 6" barrel configurations. The reintroduced Python has been technically revised and reinforced compared to the original revolver.
caption: A Colt Python with a 4-inch (10 cm) barrel and blued finish
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