History of the Colt Python: From 1955 Royal Blue Royalty to the 2020 Reboot
Colt’s Python arrived in 1955 as a hand-fitted, target-grade .357 Magnum with a vent rib, full underlug, and glorious Royal Blue polish. Decades later, the 2020 stainless reboot kept the soul while modernizing the action and materials. Here’s how the design, manufacturing, and features evolved, plus what buyers and collectors should watch for.