I recently acquired this 1956 colt model 357 revolver

Those are cool. I've got the four inch model. They were the Python before there was a Python. Same level of craftsmanship went into them as the early Pythons. In fact, the only difference is that the barrel lacks a full length (or any) underlug or vented rib along the top. Otherwise, they are identical in every respect.

Very nice. Love some Colts. And I like the six inch barrel for shootin

Here's its younger cousin. 1961 offers model match in 38 special

Some nice looking Colts!

Very nice! I've always like those Colt .357's.