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Colt should have made the Anaconda in 41 mag. I suspect both of us would own at least one of them.
Why Kill off the Snake Series?
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Winchester_73
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Interesting points Netto. It appears that we will have to agree to disagree on the matter. I applaud you for getting a gun collection that large where you live, it must have been somewhat hard. What types of guns do you collect? Anything specific? How much is a Python or a good S&W down there?
But of course Netto, that is pretty common knowledge. But lets not count the New Service target, shooting master or officers model in the convo. I think most of these match victories would be with one of those revolvers, or perhaps a post war OMM, rather than a Python. The python only came around in 1955, so anything won with a Colt before then is irrelevant to Pythons. I like pre war Colts better, so maybe you misunderstood me. I like a pre war colt a lot actually.
Not really, I just noticed a pattern of experience + large revolver collection = not crazy about Pythons. I'm not saying it disqualifies anything you said, but I also must ask, why would experienced people overwhelmingly hold one opinion on the matter?
So can you elaborate on this? What puts the Python in a different class or what puts the 44 mag in a different class than a Python? I hope you're not going to say "fit and finish"
IMO, the Smith is just as "Royal" as anything Colt ever made.
Btw, the gun in the auction is very scarce, esp with the box and accessories. The price is its "collectible" value just like that of a Python. You can get a great shooter for much less. Rest assured, it will go much higher than it is now. Right now, to buy it for that, would actually be a steal. IMO it will cross $4000 and if it $5000 I would not be surprised. My first 5 screw 44 mag is a 6.5in and I would want much more than that, without the box, for sure. Here is one that sold a few months back, 6.5in in box:
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=320259440
But of course Netto, that is pretty common knowledge. But lets not count the New Service target, shooting master or officers model in the convo. I think most of these match victories would be with one of those revolvers, or perhaps a post war OMM, rather than a Python. The python only came around in 1955, so anything won with a Colt before then is irrelevant to Pythons. I like pre war Colts better, so maybe you misunderstood me. I like a pre war colt a lot actually.
Not really, I just noticed a pattern of experience + large revolver collection = not crazy about Pythons. I'm not saying it disqualifies anything you said, but I also must ask, why would experienced people overwhelmingly hold one opinion on the matter?
So can you elaborate on this? What puts the Python in a different class or what puts the 44 mag in a different class than a Python? I hope you're not going to say "fit and finish"
IMO, the Smith is just as "Royal" as anything Colt ever made. Btw, the gun in the auction is very scarce, esp with the box and accessories. The price is its "collectible" value just like that of a Python. You can get a great shooter for much less. Rest assured, it will go much higher than it is now. Right now, to buy it for that, would actually be a steal. IMO it will cross $4000 and if it $5000 I would not be surprised. My first 5 screw 44 mag is a 6.5in and I would want much more than that, without the box, for sure. Here is one that sold a few months back, 6.5in in box:
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=320259440
Winchester_73
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Well you do know that the RM and triple lock, are pre war long action guns, whereas the 44 mag, and most post war S&W have the short action, which decreased lock time, to increase accuracy? You know that right? They are supposed to be different. The gun that you handled could have just needed lubed or something. Unless you take it apart, you really can't comment on the internals and the quality or lack thereof internally. I like the feel of the pre war action, but I never shot them side by side. A collector friend of mine informed me that many pre war long actions were converted privately to shorter actions for the accuracy benefits.
I have hopes that metal 3d printing can someday bring the snakes (and many other "extinct" guns) back to life.
The guys printing AR-15 lowers are cute, but I don't care about stuff I can buy right now..... well after the current craziness dies down.
Imagine a gunsmith with a 3d scanner and a 3d printer. They could scan any gun and use the 3d printer to reproduce it. Now THAT would be something to get excited about.
Here's hoping it happens soon.
The guys printing AR-15 lowers are cute, but I don't care about stuff I can buy right now..... well after the current craziness dies down.
Imagine a gunsmith with a 3d scanner and a 3d printer. They could scan any gun and use the 3d printer to reproduce it. Now THAT would be something to get excited about.
Here's hoping it happens soon.
Winchester_73
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What vintage is your Python? How many do you have? Have you shot them from a ransom rest?
I feel about Pythons as you do about 5 screws. The demand for Pythons is crazy when you think about it. They're definitely not worth the going rate as shooters. Of course however, as a gun collector myself, the rare and interesting variants interest me. Here is one of the Python variants I would like to own, a first generation Python. This one is also a first year gun, 1XX. My friend got one a while back and there is one literally down the street from me, but the guy doesn't want to sell at this time. You probably saw that auction about a year ago for a 2 digit Python on gunbroker? Crazy money, but a great gun as well.
Winchester_73
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Well, keep me in mind for it if you wish to sell.
kcub
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I'm glad you like those 5 screws, I do too, but only a fraction of what the market price is. No revolver is more accurate than my python that I know of, and many other python owners agree.
Might be some Dan Wesson owners disagree with you, respectfully.
Steve
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I'm glad you like those 5 screws, I do too, but only a fraction of what the market price is. No revolver is more accurate than my python that I know of, and many other python owners agree.
Might be some Dan Wesson owners disagree with you, respectfully.
Steve
Dfariswheel
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The Dan Wesson was close to the Python in accuracy, but unfortunately the quality fluctuated wildly because they were in and out of bankruptcy so many times that you couldn't be assured you'd get a good one.
When they were up to par, a good DW could shoot as well as a Python, but your chances of getting a good one were uncertain at best.
When they were up to par, a good DW could shoot as well as a Python, but your chances of getting a good one were uncertain at best.
Smith & Wesson, Colt, Dan Wesson and many others have had QC issues at one time or another. All three also have produced revolvers that some owners will claim are the nost accurate. I've never had a 'bad' Dan Wesson, in fact my favorite one is a Palmer gun which according to internet lore is the one to avoid. I think the DW's proved their accuracy in the Silhoette world.
I understand loyalty to all the brands. My remark to the Python being the most accurate revolver was just that there are other brands that in the right hands will be just as accurate for their owners. I own multiple Smith's and DW's. I've shot Pythons and liked them but can't afford one.
Steve
I understand loyalty to all the brands. My remark to the Python being the most accurate revolver was just that there are other brands that in the right hands will be just as accurate for their owners. I own multiple Smith's and DW's. I've shot Pythons and liked them but can't afford one.
Steve