Why did Colt go with a snake theme with its revolvers?

[Croyance]

Colts are horses and there are many different kinds. So why did Colt end up with the whole snake theme with its revolvers?

 

[dfariswheel]

It all started with the Python in 1955.

There was a contest inside Colt to name the new gun, and "Python" won.
Since the Diamondback looked like a smaller Python, the Diamondback name seemed appropriate.

Colt just carried through with the snake theme on succeeding models.

While a horse theme might seem more appropriate, I don't quite see a "Clydesdale" or a "Morgan" and a "Jackass" is right out, although a "Burro" might fit a small field gun.

 

[Old Fuff]

Ah...........

What about the Cobra??? (1950)

 

[dfariswheel]

Sorry... brain lock.
I forgot that the Cobra was the first "snake" Colt.

 

[Old Fuff]

The only reason I'm so smart (?????????)

Is because I bought one of the first Cobra's in..... 1950

 

[dfariswheel]

That's nice, but wait until you see my new Colt "Shetland" revolver.

 

[Standing Wolf]

Say what you will about Colt's snake names, they're at least easier to remember than Smith & Wesson's illogical model numbers.

 

[noresttill]

I must agree with the above.

Also, I would much rather get bit by a python than kicked by a draft. So...

Jesse

 

[dfariswheel]

"they're at least easier to remember than Smith & Wesson's illogical model numbers."

That's for sure.
I remember when S&W started assigning those jumbled number ID's to S&W autos.

They actually sent dealers a large wheel-like cardboard device to figure out what they all meant.