Both styles have gold Rampant Colt medallions. Hogue Monogrips with the Colt logo molded were also used for a very short time. Guns shipped with 2½" barrels originally came with service-style stocks.

Over a two-year period, Colt worked to improve upon and update the Python design before its re-introduction. These changes did not alter the general outline and look of the new revolvers, and they ...