Manufactured in 1965. Custom engraved snub nose Python in nickel plated finish with all standard Colt markings. Features a 2.5" ventilated rib barrel with full-length ejector shroud, front ramp sight with and rear adjustable notch sight. 90% engraved coverage in a deep relief floral scroll and crisscross pattern with a fine punch dot background. Signed under the grips "Engraved by M. Branham" and a "B" in center of a fish. Six round fluted swing out cylinder chambered in .357 Mag. Wide spur serrated hammer. Factory Colt stag grips with gold tone Colt medallion. Includes original factory paperwork and custom made presentation case with an old English "E" carved in the top center of the hinged lid. Interior lined in black satin and embroidered "Python" in gray. Includes Colt Archive Historian Letter dating shipment to Summer Feed & Hardware in Pleasure Ridge Park, KY in July of 1965. CALIBER: .357 Mag. S/N: 46991-P. FFL STATUS: Curio & Relic.

Retains 97%+ finish with some handling marks. Grips appear to be in great condition. Great bore and mechanics. Box shows some dings and scratches in the interior.