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Post by oneshotwonder on May 23, 2017 15:23:12 GMT -5
I have a Trooper 6" barrel i bought new 1970 paid $148.95 new.There are times i wish i would have bought the Python but I have to agree with 2 DOGS, very very accurate. $1100 jump on it with both feet,
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Post by mnimrod45 on May 23, 2017 22:19:07 GMT -5
They are all shooter grade aren't they..... I agree with everyone here, I would jump on it for that price considering how the prices of them are going. I have a 4" Royal blue made in the 70's that is in great shape, other than one small scratch if I remember right, and I have the box which matters to some people. The box isn't in the best shape though. From what I've seen, I wouldn't take a penny less than $2500 for mine and think I could get more if I tried.
Funny thing, it is a gorgeous gun and one of my favorites but for some reason I have only shot it twice in the 17 years I've had it and as hard as it is for me to sell guns, I have no attachment to this one and it is one of the ones I would actually consider selling. I'm funny I guess. I have many others that are not near as nice and have no sentimental value that for one reason or another that I can't get rid of though.
In the end, buy it, they really are nice and if you do resell it, you won't lose.
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Post by oddshooter on May 24, 2017 12:02:16 GMT -5
Drifting a little here, but I can't compare my Colt Troopers with my Colt snake guns. I have several III's and straight Troopers as well as a V. I really enjoy them, but no way I would compare them to a snake gun. Fit and finish, grips, trigger, balance, and accuracy are all better on the snakes. My troopers also had the shortest cylinder length of anything I measured (1.555") singleactions.proboards.com/thread/19166/cylinder-lengths-magnum-revolvers-measuredThat means many of my reloads, that were within standard COL, would not fit. Prescut The Diamondback is the only snake I still see at reasonable prices occasionally. $1200 The 3 5 7 from the 1950's has the actual Python trigger, the Trooper does not. The 3 5 7 grips fit the Python, not the Trooper. Easily get these "three five sevens" for under $800. and I love my Troopers.
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Post by pbcaster45 on May 24, 2017 14:35:03 GMT -5
I hate to rub it in but I got REALLY lucky with these two Pythons I bought in 2008. The first one (on top) cost me $850 and two weeks later another one popped up and I got it for $750! The cheaper one was in absolute mint condition too. When I showed them to a buddy he began a non-stop beg-a-thon for the second one and I let it go (to shut him up)... for $750! D'Oh! Still have the Python with the Hogue Tulip Grips. Yeah, I still shoot it when I'm in the mood!
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Post by savit260 on May 24, 2017 17:08:04 GMT -5
I traded into this one back in 09 for a few guns that I had about $950 into. No box and factory rubber grips at the time . I added the Nutmeg Ivories and the T-grip. It had been shot when I got it, and I carried and shot this one quite a bit in years past. Still carry it once in a while, and drag it to the range from time to time. This one is the factory bright polished stainless steel. Where I ever to sell it (highly doubtful), I wouldn't even know where to start with a price.
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Post by oddshooter on May 26, 2017 10:29:19 GMT -5
One just closed on GB, $2000 and it had pitting on one side.
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Post by 41rem on May 26, 2017 19:56:17 GMT -5
Not a Python but just looked @ a shooter grade Diamondback 4" in .22 long rifle. Priced @ $1000
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Post by wtf on May 26, 2017 21:31:53 GMT -5
My son says his friend is not coming down on his price, still asking $1,100. It seems like it'll be a worthwhile buy -easily! My son will do the deal tomorrow, God willing. But, I won't get it until Monday. I'm so excited it's kinda' overshadowing my most recent purchase 8 days ago -a S&W 460V. (Two revolvers in less than 2 weeks!) -Bill
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Post by JM on May 26, 2017 21:50:45 GMT -5
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Post by groo on May 27, 2017 11:01:38 GMT -5
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Post by mic214 on May 27, 2017 16:15:17 GMT -5
I paid $1100.00 for a nickel plated Python about six years ago. It is definitely a "Shooter" as the finish has some rough spots here and there. It belonged to a friend of mine who carried it as a LEO and I bought after he passed away from his son.
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Post by wtf on Jun 2, 2017 11:31:57 GMT -5
You haven't already bought it? I have, now... I wish tinypic weren't on the fritz otherwise I'd post a pic. I received it from my son too late in the day to get out to the range. So, I gave it a through cleaning and applied some paste wax to the blued finish. I'm definitely happy with it! It'll go in the range bag on the next trip out, along with the S&W 460V. -Bill
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Post by cherokeetracker on Jun 2, 2017 19:23:51 GMT -5
Congratulations on the purchase. I hope you enjoy it a lot. I do enjoy mine. (Blue 4")
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Post by wtf on Jun 3, 2017 15:16:02 GMT -5
Okay... Here's how she looks: Now, I just want to see how well she shoots! -Bill
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Post by oddshooter on Jun 4, 2017 10:26:23 GMT -5
Everyone should own a Python before the big sleep. Even if it's just to fondle. These are seriously nice guns to handle.
Find the right ammo if you really want to see her dance. Accuracy involves searching a little like any other gun. My expectation is see 1 1/2" or better at 25 yards consistently. My suggestion is to take her shooting every time you go with a couple of boxes of new handloads. The weight and balance are excellent and the Python is a joy to shoot.
We are all waiting for that range report.
Prescut
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