^Lot 3066 RARE PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL COLT CALIFORNIA COMBAT

PYTHON DA REVOLVER. Cal. 357 Mag. S# K02502. S# K02502. Originally mfg. 1981 as a Target Python, as all California combat model were. This "Combat" version is actually far more difficult to come by that the more well known Lew Horton Combat Python. Pacific International Merchandising is estimate to have custom built approx. 200 examples in the 1980s from Target Pythons as Colt's sales of the 38 Spl., 8" revolver proved difficult. As such, all California Combat Pythons letter as Target models. Bbl. 3" with ventilated rib, serrated ramp front sight & fully adjustable U notch rear sight. Left side of bbl. roll stamped "PYTHON .357 / CALIFORNIA COMBAT". Full blue finish. Checkered rubber Pachmayr grips. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Colt Factory letter confirming original configuration. CONDITION: near excellent overall. Metal retains 98% original blue finish with slight cyl. dragline. Grips very Good. Very good bore with sharp rifling. (26-268/BH). MODERN. $14,000-19,000.