Once a neglected collecting category, Colt’s Python remains one of the hottest tickets today. Here is the half-century history of the “King of the Seven Serpents.” ...

The real reason why Colt gave up on such a desirable money maker is unknown, but the high cost of modern labor — a single Python could involve hours of personal attention — could be the reason.

Key point: The Colt Python is a very successful revolver and people loved it. In the world of firearms, which gun is truly the best is difficult to quantify. The sheer amount of innovation and the ...