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FilthyHarry
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RIDE-RED 350r
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What I personally would consider a "fair" offer for a snake would most likely be laughed out of the shop....
Having said that, my stab at a fair offer considering the general market for these things currently would be in the neighborhood of 12-1500.
Having said that, my stab at a fair offer considering the general market for these things currently would be in the neighborhood of 12-1500.
First what is the LGS asking? Generally an offer of 10% off the asking price is considered to be a fair offer, and most sellers will not be offended by this.
With consignment sales, the sellers agent,(LGS), is unwilling to lessen their take on the sale, so it will be up to the owner to accept or reject any counter offer.
Best of luck and let us know what happens.
With consignment sales, the sellers agent,(LGS), is unwilling to lessen their take on the sale, so it will be up to the owner to accept or reject any counter offer.
Best of luck and let us know what happens.
The first question might be what are they asking? We can wish, want and speculate - but if it is already outside the ball park it does no good.
I suspect if you could get it for a grand more than the other estimates, you might have done well. The under priced blue book is showing closer to two grand.
I suspect if you could get it for a grand more than the other estimates, you might have done well. The under priced blue book is showing closer to two grand.
Later style stocks so assuming they are correct to the gun it was made in the late 1980s or after. As with most guns older is better. A 1960 Python will bring $2500 easily. A 1975 Python will sell for $1800 all day. This one is more likely a $1300 example by my reckoning. But my opinion will count for exactly SQUAT with the dealer. I assume he has priced it? You decide what it's worth to you.
I paid $300 for this one...
...but that was 20 years ago.
I paid $300 for this one...
...but that was 20 years ago.
FilthyHarry
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You are all (mostly) right...
Sorry about the tease. They had it marked $2,249. I offered $2K. It's mine now.
I believe these are the correct grips for a 1979... The serial number dates
M Y
N E W
PYTHON
A 1979.
Sorry about the tease. They had it marked $2,249. I offered $2K. It's mine now.
I believe these are the correct grips for a 1979... The serial number dates
M Y
N E W
PYTHON
A 1979.
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Microgunner
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Congratulations on a revolver that's almost certain to appreciate.
357 Python
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Nice Python. Those grips (stocks as Colt calls them) are correct. Both of my 1978 Pythons have the same grips. They are generally known as third generation grips. The grips on the picture of Saxon Pig's Python are generally referred to as first generation grips.
I sold my Python for $450 about 2.... MONTHS.... before they announced it would be discontinued.
Grrrrr....
Although I sold it because I have never been a fan of Colt DA revos.
FAR prefer the S&W action.
Funny thing; other than the price appreciation the Pythons have had since ...I... sold MINE, I haven't missed it a bit.
Grrrrr....
Although I sold it because I have never been a fan of Colt DA revos.
FAR prefer the S&W action.
Funny thing; other than the price appreciation the Pythons have had since ...I... sold MINE, I haven't missed it a bit.
sirgilligan
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Nice revolver. Better than nice. Really nice.
Any item is worth exactly what someone paid for it. So, everyone should be happy.
Any item is worth exactly what someone paid for it. So, everyone should be happy.
FilthyHarry
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There are many like it, but this one is mine...
Funny you should mention the barrel length. I am usually a 4-inch or 5-inch barrel preference, but this one just seemed right to me.
I had to pull this Python from where it was embedded in a sacred stone.
When you grip this Python... You become invisible and ancient runes glow red from the heart of the Valyrian steel.
Those who hold this Snake have the ability to speak Parseltongue.
So, you see... It is very special, indeed.
Funny you should mention the barrel length. I am usually a 4-inch or 5-inch barrel preference, but this one just seemed right to me.
I had to pull this Python from where it was embedded in a sacred stone.
When you grip this Python... You become invisible and ancient runes glow red from the heart of the Valyrian steel.
Those who hold this Snake have the ability to speak Parseltongue.
So, you see... It is very special, indeed.
The first set of full coverage Colt stocks I ever saw were in a box on a table at a gun show in the 1980s. I had never seen such stocks and bought them for $5. I decided that I liked them and I have them on all my E and I frame Colts. In recent years the asking prices for original Colt stocks have skyrocketed just as the prices on the guns have done. I had to pay $75 for one set (they were perfect but I still cringed) but the others were obtained by buying guns that were wearing them, swapping them out and then selling the guns. Couple times I broke even but usually I actually made a profit. None of the guns should have had that style of stocks so I wasn't parting original guns.
The 6" Python I posted dates to 1978 but when I got it it had the "2nd Generation" factory stocks so I assumed they were correct but maybe a previous owner swapped them on.
Here are some of my Colts with the early stocks.
The 6" Python I posted dates to 1978 but when I got it it had the "2nd Generation" factory stocks so I assumed they were correct but maybe a previous owner swapped them on.
Here are some of my Colts with the early stocks.