Pythons will be back in 2006

You realize that $700 isn't going to happen.

A 6-inch blue Python was $599 in 1990 and it had a list price of $850.

John
 
I don't see any way they would be less then $1000.00 at the dealer level. One thing we can ALL agree about Colts, they are very expensive.
 
You realize that $700 isn't going to happen.

A 6-inch blue Python was $599 in 1990 and it had a list price of $850.

John
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Thats the whole point :P There arn't many handguns I would spend 500+ on, let alone over a 1000.
 
Fading

Someone might have some inside info that would contradict this, but Colt handguns give me the outwards impression of just slowly fading away.......
Maybe the 1911 portion has some staying power, but unless they come out with some kind of totally different design for revs, I cannot see them hanging on forever making hand fitted complicated ancient designs. And given the shrinking market for non concealable revs, and then for models at the 4 digit price range. But I suspect the market for used ones will be steady. Maybe they can take a page from other makers, build economically practical revolvers of someone else's design in Brazil, stamp em' "Colt", and sell them at S&W and Ruger prices! Yow! :D
 
dang

You know the saying "if I would have known I'd live this long I would have taken beter care of myself." Still have the 6" Python I bought new 1n 1967 for $112.00. Its been reblued once and needs it again.
 
$1000.00+ for a Python. I think the market is indeed shrinking. I would rather have 2 used, nice Smith's. If they put a lock on it nobody is dumb enough to pony up a grand for that abomination.
 
I will pony up a G for a new Python if the following conditions are met:

a) It is nickel
b) Either Majic or Dfariswheel endorse it.
 
heard from a rep a couple weeks ago at a show. he said for now they are estimating the blued model around $850 and the stainless around $1,000. and I asked about the python makers, they werent all laid off. he said most either worked on the 1911's.
 
Can anyone say collectors item?? My Pythons, expecially the two unfired ones, will fetch my son a nice profit some day. Whatever Colt makes from here out, I doubt they'll ever be like the ones from decades past.
 
Willbrayjr

Jr,
Will dumb me, I should have talked to you in the first place. Cost me a fortune to send it back to the colt custom shop. I liked that weapon so much I had it Engraved while I was at it.
 
Teflon won't hurt ingraving or scroll work. My stepfather had his Browning BAR MarkII Safari tefloned because it rusted and was badly pitted. You can't even tell that the rifle was pitted. The scroll work is just as clean as it was before the rifle was refinished. Rebluing a firearm cuts the value by as much as 50% ;)
 
Pythons weren't great guns because of the design, although it had some good aspects. They were great because of the amount of TLC that went into them... they were truly handmade target revolvers in all but name. A new Python is probably just going to be another DA revolver.
 
If Colt wants to get back into the market in a big way, heres my suggestions.

1. Copy Smith and Wesson guns, or at least design guns to compete closely.

2. Price them reasonably competetively.

3. Leave the lock OFF the gun.

In three steps, Colt could probably take a big chunk of market share, just by offering competitive calibers without the lock.
 
said it will NOT have a lock on it. said they have a few concept guns as well, and are considering a anaconda in 500 s&w, possibly a totally new design for the 460
 
Colt could make a Python that is the equal of anything they've ever made the only problem is that it would cost more than most of us would be willing to pay. The craftsmen exist but the cost of them and their time would make the Python an expensive prospect.

I disagree with anyone who says the Python should be dumbed down with a different action, lower price or otherwise cheapened into another run of the mill wheel gun. The Python is a premium revolver with its own quirks but when it comes to smoothness and accuracy out of the box no one has been quite able to match it. I'd rather have one superlative Python than two standard production S&Ws. I hope Colt holds to the standard of the past and sells fewer but better guns.
 
The only problem with Colt selling fewer but "so-called" better guns is just that. Colt won't make enough money to continue production and will be in the same mess as they are now. Plus thats if they continue to sell guns to the general public.
 
I disagree with anyone who says the Python should be dumbed down with a different action, lower price or otherwise cheapened into another run of the mill wheel gun. The Python is a premium revolver with its own quirks but when it comes to smoothness and accuracy out of the box no one has been quite able to match it. I'd rather have one superlative Python than two standard production S&Ws. I hope Colt holds to the standard of the past and sells fewer but better guns.
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I agree. A dumbed-down Python would suck. I'd rather see it sold as a high end gun. Very accurate, extremely smooth, hand fitted action, and the legendary bluing. Price them to compete with S&W PC guns, which is the class they'd be in.
 
python

buy one in 2006 and send it back to colt in 2007 for action going out of time from magnum rounds.they do look pretty, i will give them that but thats as far as i go.
 
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