How big is a Colt Python?
Eleanor Gray
Updated on February 28, 2026
How big is a Colt Python?
| Colt Python | |
|---|---|
| Produced | 1955–2005 2020–present |
| Variants | 2.5-inch (6.4 cm), 3-inch (7.6 cm), 4-inch (10 cm), 6-inch (15 cm) and 8-inch (20 cm) barrel |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 38 ounces (1.1 kg) to 48 ounces (1.4 kg) |
What is an original Colt Python worth?
In April of 2020, this rare first year production, serial No. 105 Colt Python sold for $20,700 at Rock Island Auction Company. This stunning first year production (1955) Colt Python is also featured in the same video as shown in #8 and even came from the same collection.
What is a Colt Python Elite?
50 longshots. Six-shot revolver with double action trigger, made for . 357 Magnum, Colt Python is one of the most famous revolvers ever produced by Colts Manufacturing Company. The Colt Python Elite is a revolver (handgun) from Set 4.
Why are Colt Pythons so expensive?
The new Python cost more than the last-production Python, which is reasonable. High prices are the result of the Python being out of production and a tremendous collector’s market. Perhaps some of it is speculation. The Single Action Army and the Colt 1911 are still in production and readily available.
Is a Colt Python reliable?
While I have always had great respect for the accuracy of the Python, I did not expect the 2020 models to shoot so well. No group went over 2″ and a few were under 1″. That is excellent accuracy and comparable to that of the earlier guns. Colt took a bold step when it developed today’s Python.
What revolver does Rick use?
Colt Python
Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln) and his Colt Python Survivor leader Rick’s signature weapon is a big, powerful handgun that he’s used since his days as a Georgia sheriff’s deputy. The . 357 Magnum revolver is great for blowing holes in walkers’ heads.
