I should probably take the profit on mine and run.
In the 1970s, the Python was the leading edge, but the L Smiths and improvements in action work have pretty much obsoleted it.
The Python has the only factory trigger that does not need work.
I paid $800 and change for my 4" Python new in 1981.
Sure, if you like a DA pull that stacks...hype from the collector crowd...Get a Smith if you want to shoot, or a Colt if you like to fondle. YMMV, RodThe Python has the only factory trigger that does not need work.