Colt python price check. $1,199.00

That is really good to hear. I bet you feel like a million bucks. Ill give you $1 more than you payed for it. That way you make some money:rolleyes:, and I have a new gun. We can both walk away happy. ;)
 
Geeze . . . you guys are making me feel guilty . . I both my 4 inch blued, original grips, about 99% - no box for $800.00 a year ago. And no, I didn't think twice about it . . I immediately snapped it up as an investment. :D:eek::rolleyes:
 
No Redhawk, not bitter, just a realist (which may be even worse). :rolleyes:

I do have a pending deal to pick up a 1967 vintage 4" Python for $700.00 from a guy I know. That's what he paid for it some years ago and that's what he wants. In attempt to make my parents proud, I explained to him what the going rate would be for the gun, even without the original grips (It has rubber Hogues, minor wearing on the blue at the muzzle and one very small blemish). He said his price is $700 and that's it. I just happened to have the cash in my wallet and almost threw out my shoulder getting it out. So, we'll be meeting soon at the MSP Barracks to process the paperwork.

I'll probably have less than a $1K in the gun when I score some correct vintage grips.

I can't wait to get the Python to the range. I have a few S&W revolvers (J, K, L & N frame) and have had the action worked on a couple. They are very nice, but, there is nothing like the "roller bearing" feel of a Python.

A very good score for you Superpelly. Congrats and enjoy your new favorite revolver.

Matt G
 
Here you go----------Could almost go 99% :)

The action on this gun is so sweet!!!!!!!!!

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Well - it's clearly in the hands of an appreciative owner. And almost as nice is that you've found a gun shop with some integrity and customer service.
 
Congrats on the purchase. :D

Python is my holy grail gun and I finally had the means and opportunity to pick one up.

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This was one neglected piece of hardware. Hours of Hoppe's, Barstol and lots of elbow grease gets it to that point. Still a few trouble spots.

I had to shoot it, but after 6, I was done.

I regularly shoot a Colt Trooper and these guys have the sweetest trigger ever.
 
What a happy fairy tale ending, you da man. I bought my Python in 1985 for $350 'cause I'm old and smart. I was 25 and I put $125 down and came back a week later with another $125 and $100 I borrowed from my girlfriend. Nice ones were scarce enough back then so you're lucky you got one. (Pythons, not girlfriends, although Roxanne was all that w/chips) With 38 wadcutters it's like a death ray, you'll be playing shoot out the star with paper targets. I shoot the same target for 3 or 4 range cycles and then just count the non-bullseyes. Too bad about the 4 inch thing, you should start looking for a 6 inch right away.

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I call the gun shops once in a while trying to find a nice 4" or 6" Python. I called a shop last week and they just got a bright stainless 6" Python in for $1100 that day. I said I was leaving right now. I get there 25 minutes later and someone is filling out the paperwork. The dealer said there were 4 other people on the way down. If you see a Python for $1200 and assuming it is in good shape buy it. Python prices are going up very fast and will continue as anyone who owns a Python will tell you it is an amazing gun and a work of art.

The person who brought the Python in on consignment also brought in a bright stainless early Gold Cup with REAL mother of pearl grips. The person who was buying the Python and was a part time dealer said the mother of pearl grips are worth at least $400. They wanted $825 for the Gold Cup, with no box but like new. While I was not interested in a Gold Cup I thought the price was too good to pass on and it is a beautiful looking gun. It is now my most treasured firearm that I carry concealed every day.

A word of advice on buying a Python. There are MANY things to look out for to get a good one. I have seen a lot that the front of the cylinder hit the rear of the barrel and was removing the bluing. Then there is the impression that is made on the recoil shield by the star extractor which means there is too much end shake ( horizonal movement of the cylinder not rotational) and that will get worse fast if you shoot magnum loads, I would never buy any gun that had signs of the side plate screws being messed with as that just means whoever did any work on the inside did so with poor quality of service and took no pride in his work. IMO only Colt should work on a Python and they do for $65 an hour. For some reason I have seen way more Pythons with bad timing then any S&W's. Anyone interested in buying a Python should check the stickies on www.Coltforum.com for really great advice by people who used to work for the factory and on Pythons.

By the way, mother of pearl grips are not meant to be shot with and are only really for looks. That is why I am selling them and replaced them with Tru-Ivories.

Superpelly - that is one beautiful Python. You did amazingly well on that deal. I love those 2nd generation grips which are worth about $300 by themsleves.
 
People are buying "beater Pythons" at $1,000 or less and having them restored by Colt. All in, you will have less than $1,400 for a new Python. And, yes, they are every bit like new. I had a '57 Python recently restored by Colt. It was very functional, but rough looking. Cylinder had a little bit of play in it too, but timing wasn't off. When I got it back, the cylinder is tight as a drum; action is super smooth - But for the aged grips (silver-medallion, not correct for the Python), you wouldn't know it from new unless you're an expert with a magnifying glass, then maybe.

Some folks will express disappointment over my having Colt restore a '57 Python. Well, this ugly Python was hanging out on Gunbroker for months, and no one even bid on it....or thought to make an offer. So, I made an offer and snapped it up with restoration already in mind. Pythons were meant to be beautiful...even '57 pythons.
 
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My LGS has on just posted for $1795.00 (Cash Only).

But this shop has always had a higher opinion of themselves than the local handgun community does.
 
I said I was leaving right now. I get there 25 minutes later and someone is filling out the paperwork.
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It's really nice to have a gun shop that will work with you a bit. There's one in town that will put one back for me if I ask. Of course, I've bought more than a few guns from them over the years.
 
Have you even shot it yet? Before you sell it, shoot it, decide how much you like it, and see how much it will cost to replace it.
 
I just picked for a nickel short of $1000 up an absolutely pristine 4" 1977 blued Python that had been on consignment for only a few hours. Coincidentally, I picked up a 6" 1982 Python, also blued and immaculate, from the same gun shop under similar circumstances about 10 months ago. My dilemma now whether to move on a blued 4" one with box for $1400, but it has a couple of dings and a funny blotch in the finish in one spot at another gun shop here.
 
Be careful of "in box" Pythons. There are lots of fake boxes out there, and some look pretty good. I know there are collectors who will pay more for the original box. But, my philosophy in valuing and buying collectible firearms is "pay for the gun"....the box is just something nice to have. Basically, if the gun has blemishes, the box isn't going to sweeten the deal for me.
 
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