Colt python question

Status
Not open for further replies.
R

RUN.N.GUN

Moderator
Good afternoon !
I just acquired a very rare python and looking for some educated pricing or if anyone has seen one close to mines value. It's a 1955 royal blue 6" colt python. Original blue and in MINT condition. Doesn't have original box but from the second owner I got it from had it in a custom case sitting in safe for the last 25 years so I mean it's never shot mint. No ring on the wheel or anything. But here's kicker.. It's a double digit SN..11-99.. Also original grips. I know this is super rare and I can't seem to find anything even close to what I have. Amy help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
 
Last edited by a moderator:
What makes it "super rare?" An early Python? The condition? Because Colt got out of the DA revolver market years ago all Colt prices are through the roof and Pythons are particularly ridiculous. I would not even try to guess at what a Python would sell for these days. The prices I see on the auctions make me shudder. A garden variety (not even "rare" let alone "super rare") Python will go for $3,000 at times. Maybe not every time, but enough to make it clear there are buyers out there with DEEP pockets.

You say you just acquired it and you want to know what it's worth? What did you pay for it? If you got it for free it was a great deal. Bear in mind the SERIOUS collectors who really pay the big bucks want the box and accessories with the gun to bring top dollar.

The 6" set me back $400 15 years ago. The 4" cost me $600 8 years ago. I am not looking to more more at current prices.


standard.jpg
 
Welcome. I'd suggest looking on the gun auction sites like gunbroker, guns america, etc. You can likely find similar class guns to get comps.
 
What makes it rare? I've gone through several pythons and have never had an original 1955 "first manufacture year of pythons" with the low serial number I have. I know a few of the double digit are in the NRA museum and private collectors have a bunch. Not looking for sarcastic replys as if I got this for free. No I paid a decent chunk but just haven't seen any this low around. Please only reply if you know what you're talking about or can refer me to a shop you know that might.
 
Thanks txaz... Yea I've checked them out but like I said this isn't just a python you see floating around. It's the XX one made out of the very first batch !!! Just looking for info on one similar to the one I have . As I really don't have anything to go by bc these particular guns sit in private collections.
 
Run.N.Gun... welcome. No one is being sarcastic (at least I didn't hear it). You ask a subjective question with variables and got a subjective answer... with variables. You have a beautiful revolver by the sounds of it, photos needed just to get through the next couple of days of obsession.

Someone will perhaps have a guess for you shortly.
-SS-
 
No problem.. I figured maybe someone would have info... Not a bunch of Internet trolls similar to the ones I see at gun shows stumbling arpund who give the most insulting offers on guns. I'm not here to bash or rebuttle to haters. So ... I'll check back in a week. No more replys from me.

P.s. way to gain future gun toting American members
 
Last edited by a moderator:
In a normal world it would be worth about $2,500 to $3,500.

But this isn't a normal world, especially when it comes to Pythons and especially a first year production specimen.

No authority, but from what I've seen in the last few years, a starting price of $4,000 might be right. Or more.:eek:
 
I'm not much of a poster but I do know that this forum will give you more help/info than the BS merchants at gun shows... we agree with you. Stick around.
-SS-
 
Do you have a Colt Factory Letter with the gun?
If you don't... dig $150 more out of your wallet and call Colt. For a gun with the kind of value potential that one has, the factory letter is pretty much going to be a requirement.
 
A low serial number doesn't make a production gun rare.

It does, in some cases, make it more desirable to collectors.

The original box and paperwork would have made the gun that much more desirable to collectors, as well.
 
pricing

Whatever you think your Python is worth now it will be worth a lot more next year. Supply and demand.
 
Water-Man said:
Just about everyone thinks what they say is useful information.
Click to expand...
And just about everyone who gets an answer other than what they want to hear accuses those providing the answers of being a troll. We saw the same thing a week or two ago regarding a (possibly) Colt M1911 with an altered serial number, in the Semi-Auto discussion area.

Welcome to life on the Internet.
 
I will try to sum some of this up. Yes, take this question to The Colt Forum with a load of good pictures. Get the Colt letter if they say the gun has not been refinished, early year Pythons have many distinct features which will tell much given good quality pictures. First year Pythons bring big dollars if original, with correct stocks, and high condition.
 
First year python

First year pythons were not a production gun, there were only 300 made, I have been a python nut for the last 20 years, I have a 1st year python in the mid 200 range. I have seen very few other first year guns and have never seen a 2 digit gun ever , you have a very rare bird buddy. A letter will only enhance it. I have seen one sell in the 3 digit range on gunbroker for over 6000.00. And the recent trend it's going to only go up. I always enjoy reading this forum but had to register and post on this gun. Please post some pics I would love to see it!!!!!
 
Hi, Run.N.Gun,

It is not clear what the serial number is. Do the dots represent blanked out numbers or is the number actually "11-99" with no other numbers or letters?

Pictures of the gun and the serial number would certainly be helpful.

Jim
 
A first year Python is a valuable pistol, one which should be individually appraised- at the very least- with very detailed photos.

On the other hand, if the serial number includes 11 and 99, it is not a first year python, as far as I know.
 
Status
Not open for further replies.
Back
Top