2020 September Premier, Volume I

LOT 555
Colt Python Elite
Double Action
Revolver with Case
and Factory Letter
- Serial no. PN13610,
357 magnum cal.,
6 inch vent rib bbl.,
stainless finish,
laminated grips. The
included factory
letter confirms the caliber, barrel length, and finish when it was shipped to
Nationwide Sports Dist. Leslie Edelman Inc. of Southhampton, PA, on April
16, 1997. Based on the serial number, this may be the first commercial
production Python Elite manufactured in 1997. Includes original Colt
plastic case.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, showing minor handling evidence some
light scratches, a light cylinder drag line, and some flash marking.
Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 3500 - 5500
LOT 556
Desirable Nickel
Colt Python Double
Action Revolver
with Box - Serial no.
VA2589, 357 magnum
cal., 8 inch vent rib bbl.,
nickel finish, walnut grips. Manufactured in 1980. Standard markings and
features. Includes original Colt “wood grain” box numbered to gun, and
with manual and “The Colt Companion” pamphlet.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 98% original nickel, minor handling
evidence, a few tiny areas of spotting, dark flash marks on the front
cylinder face, and faint cylinder drag line. The ill-fitting grips are very good
with sharp checkering. The box is fair with some tears and a missing end
flap, but retains the end flap with the factory label confirming the gun’s
serial number and configuration. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 3000 - 4500
LOT 557
Colt Python Double
Action Revolver with
Boxes - Serial no.
K59042, 357 magnum
cal., 8 inch vent rib
bbl., blue finish, walnut
grips. Manufactured in 1981. Standard markings and features. Includes an
unlabelled Colt “wood grain” box and a reproduction box.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 97% original blue, light handling
evidence, some scattered scratches, several nicks on the rib, and sharp grip
checkering. The Colt box is poor with no end flaps and the reproduction
box is excellent. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2750 - 3750
LOT 558
Colt Python Double Action
Revolver with Box - Serial no.
V49025, 357 magnum cal., 4
inch vent rib bbl., blue finish,
walnut grips. Manufactured in
1979. Standard markings and
features. Includes original Colt
“wood grain” box.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue, minor
handling evidence, faint cylinder drag line, and sharp grip checkering. The
box is good with some light wear and some tears. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2750 - 3750
LOT 559
Scarce Electroless Nickel
Colt Python Double Action
Revolver with Box - Serial no.
K59441, 357 magnum cal., 8
inch vent rib bbl., electroless
nickel finish, rubber grips.
Manufactured in 1981. Standard markings and features other than the finish.
Includes original Colt “wood grain” box.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original electroless nickel
finish, limited handling evidence, faint cylinder drag line, some cylinder flash
marking, and sharp grip checkering. The box is very fine with some minor wear
and tears. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 4000 - 6000
LOT 560
Desirable Nickel Colt
Python Target Double Action Revolver - Serial no.
K02043, 38 special cal., 8 inch vent rib bbl., nickel finish,
walnut grips. Manufactured in 1980. Standard markings and
features. Includes an unlabelled Colt “wood grain” box.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 99% plus original nickel with minor
handling evidence and faint cylinder drag line. The grips are very good with
some dings and scratches and sharp checkering. The box is poor with extensive
damage and tape repair. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 3500 - 5500
LOT 561
Colt Team
Realtree
Anaconda
Double
Action
Revolver with
Scope and
Box - Serial
no. MM85907,
44 Magnum
cal., 8 inch
vent rib bbl.,
camouflage
finish, rubber
grips. Standard
markings and features. Includes the original Redfield EER 2 1/2-7x scope,
original box, and Colt-Realtree soft case.
CONDITION: Excellent overall with 98% original camo finish remaining, some
traces of a light drag line on the cylinder, and minor discoloration/flash marks
on the cylinder face. Mechanically excellent. Scope is excellent with clear
optics. Box is good with corner and edge wear, case is excellent.
Estimate: 2000 - 3000
LOT 562
Colt Anaconda Double
Action Revolver with
Case - Serial no. MM86719,
44 Magnum cal., 4 inch
vent rib bbl., stainless
finish, walnut grips.
Manufactured in 1996.
Standard markings and
features. Includes an unlabelled Colt plastic case.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, showing limited handling evidence, traces of
a cylinder drag line, and sharp grip checkering. Mechanically needs work as
trigger occasionally hangs up.
Estimate: 1600 - 2500
LOT 563
Desirable
Nickel Colt
Diamondback
Double Action
Revolver with
Box - Serial no.
P54067, 22 LR
cal., 6 inch vent
rib bbl., nickel finish, walnut grips. Manufactured in 1982/83. Standard
markings and features. Includes original Colt “wood grain” box.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original nickel finish,
limited handling evidence, and sharp grip checkering. The box is fine
with some minor corner/edge wear. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2000 - 3500
LOT 564
Colt Anaconda
Double Action
Revolver with
Case - Serial
no. MM98628,
44 Magnum
cal., 6 inch
vent rib bbl.,
stainless finish,
rubber grips.
Manufactured in 1997. Standard markings and features. Includes
original Colt plastic case.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, showing minor handling evidence, light
cylinder drag line, and well-defined grips checkering. Mechanically
excellent.
Estimate: 1600 - 2500
LOT 565
Colt Diamondback
Double Action Revolver
with Box - Serial no.
R29401, 22 LR cal., 4 inch
vent rib bbl., blue finish,
walnut grips. Standard
markings and features.
Includes original Colt “wood grain” box.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 99% original blue, light handling
evidence, some mild flash marking, and a few scratches above the
crane. The grips are fine with some edge wear, a number of small
dents on the bottom left panel, freshened varnish on the bottoms,
and sharp checkering. The box is very good with some tape repairs.
Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1600 - 2500
LOT 566
Colt King Cobra
Double Action
Revolver with
Case - Serial
no. KK5544, 357
magnum cal.,
4 inch solid rib
bbl., stainless
finish, rubber
grips. Manufactured in 1991. Standard markings and features. Includes
an unlabelled Colt plastic case.
CONDITION: Excellent overall, showing light handling evidence, some
light muzzle wear, cylinder drag line, flash marking on the cylinder
face, and sharp grip checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1400 - 1900
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