Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the revolvers category.
01 / Overview
Colt Python
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
REVOLVERS · EARLY COLD WAR
1
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the revolvers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
- First Production Year1955
- Weight (Empty)1.08 kg
- Weight (Loaded)1.36 kg
- Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
- Cartridge.357 Magnum
- Calibre9.07 mm
- Case Length33 mm
- Calibre Classmagnum
- Bullet Weight10.2 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeDouble Action
- Fire Modesdouble-action/single-action
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemCylinder
- Magazine Capacity6
- Trigger Typedouble-action/single-action
◇Ballistics5MOD.5
- Muzzle Velocity380 m/s
- Muzzle Energy800
- Effective Range (point)50 m
- Maximum Range183 m
- Accuracy1
◆Barrel & Sights6MOD.6
- Barrel Length152 mm
- Rifling Grooves6
- Sight TypeRear adj.; front ramp
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction5MOD.5
- Receiver Materialsteel
- Furniture Materialwood or synthetic
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start1955
- Variants6
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
- 1955Production started
- 2005Production ended
71
years in service
50
years in production
25
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country no longer actively operates it. 6 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries6country
05 / MASS Score
REVOLVERS RANKING Revolvers · Early Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within theRevolverscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
A rotating cylindrical chamber that holds multiple cartridges and aligns each with the barrel for firing, as used in revolver-type pistols.
Firearm mechanism where a single trigger pull both cocks the hammer and releases it to fire the round.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
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