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9/16/2019 3:39:17 PM

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Section 8: Handguns
Subject: Colt Python Msg# 1055847

From:

Allan Tarvid

Joined 10/5/2000

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Robert Bauersmith (Read)

Joined 6/11/2007

The last time I looked on Gunbroker there were 280 Pythons listed priced from $1,000 to $14,000 and they ranged from brand new in the box with all paperwork to pretty well used. With very few exceptions, the guns priced between $1,000 and about $2,500 were the only ones that didn't show zero bids. The other ones showing bids were extremely rare models with lots of collector interest, like the 8-inch and 3-inch barreled guns. So, it looks like the word is out that Pythons can sell for stupidly high prices so everyone is trying to get theirs into the act, with a limited response. Only those with starting prices of $1,000 to $1,500 are moving briskly.

That still looks great to those of us who acquired Pythons back when they were going for a couple of hundred bucks. Here's my $150 Python...

Image below from Allan Tarvid - Image Title: Colt Python
Image Info: This old 6-inch Python was developing holster rust near the end of the barrel so I had it refinished about 15 years ago (a horrible thing to have to do to an old Python''s beautiful glassy look). A gunsmith friend was experimenting with a new finish (I can''t remember what it was called) and he removed the rust and did this combination satin finish with glass-smooth cylinder flutes and highlights. The grips and speed loaders are from Safariland.

For reference, the above message is a reply to a message where:
I have the exact gun with a factory letter, made and shipped in 1972. It has the slickest action I have ever encountered, trigger breaks like a glass straw! It's in like new condition, fired very little, wondering what it might be worth?

Image below from MikeDavies - Image Title: photos
Image Info: Colt Python .357mag

Colt Python
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