Colt Python
| Colt Python | |
|---|---|
 Colt Pythons with 6-inch (15 cm) and 4-inch (10 cm) barrels and nickel finish | |
| Type | Revolver |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Colt's Manufacturing Company |
| Produced | 1955–2005 (Generation 1) 2020–present (Generation 2) |
| Variants | 2.5-inch (6.4 cm), 3-inch (7.6 cm), 4-inch (10 cm), 4.25-inch (10.8 cm), 6-inch (15 cm) and 8-inch (20 cm) barrel |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 38 ounces (1.1 kg) to 48 ounces (1.4 kg) |
| Cartridge | .357 Magnum |
| Action | Double action and single action |
| Maximum firing range | 200 yd (180 m) |
| Feed system | Six-round cylinder |
| Sights | Rear adj.; front ramp |
The Colt Python is a double action/single action revolver chambered for the .357 Magnum cartridge. It was first introduced in 1955 by the Colt's Manufacturing Company.
Pythons have a reputation for accuracy, smooth trigger pull, and a tight cylinder lock-up. Pythons, built on Colt's large I-frame, are similar in size and function to the Colt Trooper and Colt Lawman revolvers.