Colt Combat Python 3 Inch 357 Mag

Description

Every once in a while, Colt does something that quietly rewrites the rulebook. The Combat Python is one of those moments—a variant so rarely seen in the wild that collectors and revolver enthusiasts still stop mid-sentence when they see one. What you’re looking at here is a pristine example: a Colt Combat Python chambered in .357 Magnum, with the elusive 3-inch barrel and that signature high-polish royal blue finish that almost looks too perfect to be real.

Let’s be honest—this isn’t your everyday Python. Most people have seen the 4-inch, possibly the 6-inch. But a factory 3-inch barrel? That’s not just rare—it’s borderline mythical. And when it comes with its original box, paperwork, and factory wood grips featuring gold medallions still glowing as if they had just left Hartford? That’s collector-grade, no question.

Built to fight, dressed to impress.

What made Python famous still holds here: the buttery-smooth trigger, the tight lockup, the ventilated rib, the solid frame that feels like it could outlast the next three generations. But there’s something different about this short-barreled variant. It’s compact, but not compromised. It balances like a well-worn hammer—hefty, sure, but purposeful. It’s as much about control as it is about carry.

The “Combat” moniker wasn’t tossed around lightly by Colt. This model was meant for those who needed performance in a hurry—lawmen, plainclothes agents, or anyone who understood that sometimes, three inches is precisely what gets the job done.

Condition? Let’s say: as good as it gets.

Judging by the cylinder face and recoil shield, it looks like this Python barely saw the range. The deep bluing is nearly flawless, the checkering on the grips still sharp, and the Colt prancing pony is as crisp as a January morning. The factory red ramp front sight is intact, bright, and just begging for daylight.

Try finding that combination again anytime soon.

A collector’s dream. A shooter’s temptation.

Whether you’re filling a gap in a serious Python collection or appreciate rare craftsmanship with real-world pedigree, this 3-inch Combat Python is a standout. It’s a revolver that whispers history and carries a confident swagger only Colt could pull off.