ATLAS
COLLECTIBLE FIREARMS

Atlas Collectible Firearms is profoundly honored to present a true holy grail of American revolver collecting: an early 1st Generation 1957 Colt Python double-action revolver chambered in the formidable .357 Magnum cartridge. Manufactured during the legendary second full year of production, this early investment-grade specimen features a 6-inch ventilated rib barrel with a full-length ejector shroud and is dressed in Colt's iconic, deep high-polish Royal Blue finish. Carrying low serial number 1667 sharply rollmarked on the frame crane cut, the accompanying official Colt Historian Archive Letter authenticates that this fine revolver was shipped on March 19, 1957, to Bell's Gun & Sport Shop Inc. in Franklin Park, Illinois. Early 1950s Pythons represent the absolute pinnacle of hand-fitted Colt craftsmanship, making this early 4-digit serial number example an extraordinary cornerstone for any serious collector.
This holy grail collector firearm comes with the matching Colt marked box. Fitted with original fully checkered walnut target grips accented with gold Colt medallions. The package includes the official Colt Archive Letter signed by the Historian, as well as a full suite of paperwork and cleaning kit..
The cosmetic condition of this 1st Gen Colt Python remains in extremely high all-original condition, preserving nearly all of its deep, mirror-like factory Royal Bluing with only minimal evidence of light handling and very selective firing. The checkered walnut target grips remain razor-sharp and rich in figure, exhibiting zero cracks or chip damage. Mechanically, the hand-fitted action operates with legendary vault-tight, glass-smooth precision, locking up with dead-center timing and a light, crisp single-action release. The 6-inch barrel preserves a mirror-bright, pristine bore with sharp, defined rifling lines throughout.