Description
Every once in a while, Colt quietly changes the rules—and the Combat Python is proof. Chambered in .357 Magnum with an ultra-rare 3-inch barrel, this revolver isn’t just a variant—it’s a legend. Few were made, fewer still survive in this kind of condition. This one? It’s pristine. The deep Royal Blue finish shimmers with that unmistakable Colt polish—so glossy it almost looks wet—and the factory wood grips with gold medallions gleam like new.
Most collectors know the 4-inch and 6-inch Pythons, but a factory 3-inch Combat Python is another story entirely. It was purpose-built for plainclothes duty—compact enough for carry, yet still retaining the precision and control that made the Python name synonymous with perfection. The ventilated rib, solid frame, and buttery-smooth trigger remain unchanged, delivering the kind of performance that made Colt’s craftsmanship the benchmark for revolvers everywhere.
This example comes complete with its original box, paperwork, and grips, a level of completeness that makes it all the more desirable. Judging by its near-flawless finish and untouched cylinder face, it’s clear this one spent its life being admired, not abused.
Balanced, powerful, and stunningly elegant, the Combat Python occupies that rare space between collector’s centerpiece and shooter’s fantasy. The “Combat” title wasn’t marketing fluff—it was Colt’s nod to those who wanted power and speed in a compact frame.
This revolver doesn’t just fill a gap in a collection—it defines one.
