MODEL DA REVOLVER WITH CASE AND LETTER. Cal. 357 Mag. S#PY000002. Bbl. 6" with vent rib, orange insert ramp front sight and micro adjustable U-notch rear sight. Full stainless steel construction. Checkered walnut target grips with silver Rampant Colt medallions. Originally discontinued in 2004, the Colt Python was reborn in January of 2020 with its announcement at the Shot Show held in Las Vegas, NV. Included factory letter shows that this revolver was shipped January 10, 2020, two weeks prior to the announcement of the line's return. Pre-Production models are incredibly difficult to obtain as they are usually designated for high level employees and management. This is an opportunity for an individual outside of the company to own one of these rare specimens. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original blue factory hard case with end label designating this revolver as Pre-Production. Case Contains paperwork and hang tag. Colt factory letter stating the following: "Colt Python Model Revolver "Pre-Production Model" / Serial Number: PY000002 / Caliber: 357 Magnum / Barrel Length: 6" / Finish: Stainless / Type of Stocks: Walnut Target Stocks / Special Features: Furnished with a recessed target crown and a user ? interchangeable front sight / Special Notation: Used Gun / Shipped To: Cosenza's Gun Shop / Address: 101 Carpenter Place #3 Monroe, New York For: Colt Employee, Mr. Paul Spitale Senior Vice President of Commercial Business / Date of Shipment: January 10, 2020 / Number of Same Type Guns in Shipment: 1. CONDITION: all aspects near excellent; appears new. PROVENANCE: Former Collection of Colt Senior VP of Commercial Business, Paul Spitale. (26-293/BH). MODERN. $5,000-8,000.