ATLAS
COLLECTIBLE FIREARMS

Atlas Collectible Firearms is profoundly honored to present a Holy Grail, museum-tier piece of American wheelgun history: an ultra-rare 1st Generation 1956 Colt Python double-action revolver chambered in .357 Magnum. Carrying an extraordinary three-digit serial number—819—sharply stamped on the frame crane cut, this revolver represents extremely early second-year production of Colt's iconic flagship snake gun. Built on the classic I-frame with a 6-inch ventilated rib barrel, full ejector rod shroud, and a deep, mirror-like factory Deluxe Royal Blue finish, this holy grail 1st Generation Python stands as an unrepeatable, top-tier centerpiece for the most advanced firearms collector.
Stocked in its highly sought-after original fully checkered walnut target stocks set with gold Rampant Colt medallions, this early production masterpiece exudes classic post-war hand craftmanship. The left barrel wall features crisp early rollmarks reading "PYTHON .357 / .357 MAGNUM CTG.", matched by standard Hartford address markings on the right. Completing this high-end presentation is a custom deluxe wooden display case featuring a clear glass viewing lid and lined in rich red velvet.
The overall cosmetic condition of this 1956 Colt Python is in very high original condition throughout, retaining nearly all of its deep, lustrous factory Royal Blue finish with only minimal handling evidence. The original fully checkered walnut stocks present in excellent condition with sharp checkering and strong original finish. Mechanically, the hand-fitted action operates with vault-tight, clockwork precision, indexing smoothly with solid cylinder lockup, while the 6-inch barrel preserves a mirror-bright, pristine bore with razor-sharp rifling lines.