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Colt Python whats it worth?
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January 7, 2012 - 4:29 pm
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Going to a sale tomorrow where there are two Colt Python 357s coming up.  One is 6"with Pachmyr grippers the other one is 8" with factory wood grips.  Both look excellent, just wondering what something like this should fetch.

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In my area Pythons can not be had for under $1000 or so in decent shape.

 
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Same here in Ohio, most are in the $1100 to $1800 range depending

on finish and condition. Occasionally someone gets a private sale for

a minty example in the $800 range but not often .

 

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January 8, 2012 - 7:36 am
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Looks to me like they may be worth a couple Dan's and an extra BA!  Sorry not much help on these! poke

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Well given the choice between one Colt and two Dans, I'll take two Dans!  I can see it now, "but honey, I got two for the price of one so I SAVED money"laugh

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laughing No Doubt ! Or you could say it was a his and hers buy laughing

 

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I'd probably take one Python over 2 15-2/715's, I have a few of those and no Python. Since Colt is headquartered in Hartford, I sometimes see some very beautiful factory customs that are being sold out of a Colt executive's collection.

I think the Python is a stunning looking revolver

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I still track python prices every once in a while... Beaters go for $600 - $800... However, most pythons in nice shape go from $1200-1800+

Sold mine a long time ago on GB for $1600--1968 model mint condition.

I still like my DW's more...

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Well I didn't make it to the sale today, family stuff to do, so I guess I'll never know what they brought.

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The Python is a fine revolver and truly classic. I have several of them and really enjoy shooting them, but they are not as stout as a Dan Wesson.

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My favorite, 8" Python Target in .38 Special.

 

Dean must have been showing the blued one, as farther down the thread he shows the nickel one.

 

Marilyn

 

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imho 700   in others 1k 2k 5k 20k -_-  I really dont think theyre all that special .   Id probly take 1 715 or even a nice 15 over a colt

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On this side of the country (CA), Pythons in reasonably good condition are in the 1200 - 2000 range, and if in great condition, maybe higher.  For the most part, they're not on the CA-approved list anymore, so that inflates the market, too.  

As for beauty, Pythons are iconic, IMHO, and one of the most attractive wheel guns around.  I had a long-time serious jones for a Python and was on the verge of going big (e.g., $1900) on a beautiful, rarely-used 4" in stainless, when my buddy let me shoot his Dan (a 15-2 w/ 6" bbl).  Whoa, stop the presses! I was sold. That little excursion to the range just after Christmas caused me to jump the Python Ship and get on the Dan Wagon. Now, here I am, with my (new-to-me) Model 15-2 .357 Pistol Pac, ready to bear the brunt of all the California jokes.

Still would like to get a good Python for the collection, but I'm not in any great hurry.  My boys and I are going to the range today, and Dan's ridin' along!

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IHMSA80x80 said:

My favorite, 8" Python Target in .38 Special.

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IHMSA80X80,

 

Please pardon my Python ignorance, but what are the identifying features of a target model?  I just picked-up an 8" model that looks much like the one in your picture, with the front sight angled differently.  The front sight on mine is ramped, with day-glow orange on the ramp.

 

Thanks,

Wayne

 

Edit: I found your other post under Colt DA revolvers, which explained what the target model is.  Nope, I wasn't lucky enough to stumble onto a target model slap

I did get a shooter grade 8" model at a decent price though smile

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The Target model is chambered only in .38 Special, and they were only made in 8" versions. I believe somewhere around 3500 total guns manufactured, with less than 700 in nickel finish. I sent mine back to Colt for installation of their superb Eliason sight, which also included the new front blade.

I also have a matching nickel Python Target

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I have forgotten which link on Imgur to click on to get Dean's photos restored and/or to add photos.

 

Also, how do I get the Missing Photobucket to disappear from the post after trying to restore missing photos?

 

Can anyone tell me please?

 

Thank you.

 

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Marilyn, 

Just edit the post and delete the "photo no longer available" image.  Good to see you around. Ron

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Thank you Ron.

 

Do you know which link on Imgur that [for Dan Wesson site] I need to click on to get Dean’s photos? 

 

I was without the net and email for over eight and a half weeks and I've forgotten, which one.

 

Imgur choices are:

 

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Direct Link

 

Markdown Link 

 

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BBCode 

 

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The reason I'm asking, is because when I've been adding pics lately, I have to go back and "clean up" words and writing that are left on the post from trying to add the pics.  Do you know what I mean?

 

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