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Post by wtf on May 21, 2017 6:41:25 GMT -5
What would you pay? I know many would say "nothing." This question is meant to be a practical one. Knowing what I know at 53 years old about value, etc. I merely am curious to hear from those who would grab it. All opinions are welcome, of course. I'm leaning towards getting it. My son called me last night to say one of his Air Force buddies is selling him a couple of long guns and had the Colt Python for sale, too. My son told him I might be interested in it. I've not owned one, myself. (I fired a 6" or 8" back in '82 at Carter's Country -an outdoor range in Conroe, TX.) I've read about the timing issues but wonder what the price point would be if it needs smithing. -Bill  |
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Post by kings6 on May 21, 2017 9:54:09 GMT -5
I would give from $1400-1500 if I wanted one. I have had one in the past and regret selling it to thus day. It was one of the brushed stainless guns and was wonderfully accurate. Buy that one and send it to Jack Huntington for conversion to 41 Special. I know he has a 41 caliber python barrel since I sold it to him.
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Post by magman on May 21, 2017 10:14:24 GMT -5
I'd love to find a shooter grade Python that wouldn't cost a small fortune.
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Post by oddshooter on May 21, 2017 11:50:58 GMT -5
Two years ago at the SAR show in Phoenix, I acquired a Python 6" with wood grips. It had honest wear from being carried some, but the internals were excellent. $1500. That was a good price. I thought it would be more like $1800 - $2000.
I would pay 1500 all day long for a reasonable Python shooter today.
I also have an 8" in mint condition I got about 5 years ago. $1800 and I think I stole that one. It used to belong to a Sheriff's deputy in Tucson who wore it occasionally on duty; until the Sheriff caught him. I'm guessing it should have been $2300 then and it is closer to $3000 today.
I got it from the Chief of Police. We started yakking and an hour later we got back to the gun. Throughout my life, I have wound up being friends with many Chiefs through my work. Some really great men in that group. Funny thing, my other favorite group was the Chiefs in the Navy.
It must have been a hell of time when men carried their duty Pythons to work.
Today I would grab any reasonable snake gun that crawls my way. Truth be known, my Diamondbacks may be my favorites.
Prescut
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Post by 2 Dogs on May 21, 2017 15:19:17 GMT -5
I would say if the price of even a shooter grade python is too steep take a hard look at the Trooper. Mine is a 6" and one of the most accurate sixguns I have ever seen period.
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wtf
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Post by wtf on May 21, 2017 15:34:18 GMT -5
$1,100.
-Negotiable, my son tells me.
I've asked for a picture of the other (right) side.
The serial number indicates it was made in 1981.
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Post by JM on May 21, 2017 15:49:56 GMT -5
$1,100. -Negotiable, my son tells me. I've asked for a picture of the other (right) side. The serial number indicates it was made in 1981. JUMP ON IT! Colt SAA & Pythons often perform better than a 401K. |
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Post by wtf on May 21, 2017 16:34:43 GMT -5
Here's the other side... A much better picture!  -Bill  |
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Post by 500fksjr on May 21, 2017 17:23:53 GMT -5
sounds like a good deal...Jump an do not think twice  |
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Post by cherokeetracker on May 22, 2017 8:01:15 GMT -5
You haven't already bought it?
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Post by CraigC on May 22, 2017 9:10:59 GMT -5
I would only buy a Python to flip it. For a shooter, I'd rather have a 27/28, of which I have two.
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Post by gunzo on May 22, 2017 10:57:54 GMT -5
I bought a new one in 1975, my best friend bought one in 76, & my brother bought one in 77. I was the caretaker of the later two plus my own. I spent a lot of time with those 3 wonderfully accurate revolvers, never deciding which was the best. But, a buddies mod 14 Smith would hang right with them, & I could no longer justify the cost of the Colt. Haven't been able to since. But for $1100 you could count me in. I'd be a flipper also. But, if I hadn't already enjoyed one I'd sure spend some time with it first.
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Post by wtf on May 22, 2017 11:12:35 GMT -5
I may very well sell it, eventually.
That is, if the seller honors my place in line; my son is set to buy it on my behalf and give it to me on Memorial Day. I've made it known that I'm ready to buy it.
I'll certainly want to enjoy shooting it for a time.
-Bill
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Post by boolitdesigner on May 22, 2017 14:35:06 GMT -5
I've have had two, one a 4" and one a 6". The 4" was bought new when I turned 21 (oh so long ago). I shot the 4" till it was loose and spit and generally hurt to shoot it.... uncounted thousands of rounds. It taught me what double action shooting was about.... unlike S&W guns. Keep it, you'll regret selling it.
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Post by wtf on May 22, 2017 14:59:55 GMT -5
I've have had two, one a 4" and one a 6"... Keep it, you'll regret selling it. Hopefully, it'll happen and I'll get to shoot it plenty. -Bill |
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