Help with Colt Python value

[Bunnykid68]

My cousin has a Colt Python with 8" barrel and is trying to figure out the value and other info. I told him I would ask the experts at INGO. What can you guys tell me and what other info can I give you that would help

Added another pic. Not sure how well the pic shows the screw on your computer but blown up it looks a little fuzzy, both screws look like new

Serial Number LA84**

 

[OneBadV8]

I dunno about that one specifically but there are a bunch on gunbroker fetching > $2,000

 

[Bunnykid68]

I dunno about that one specifically but there are a bunch on gunbroker fetching > $2,000

That's why he asked me to ask here in the hopes of finding someone that is very knowledgeable about them. He has seen what Gunbroker has but isnt sure and doesnt want to screw anyone over.

 

[drillsgt]

Is that a polished stainless or an older nickle one? Were those grips factory original or bought later?

 

[Leadeye]

I would say from what I see them sell for at auctions recently it's 1500 to 2K. Tell him to ask for an arm or leg first then negotiate up to the moon.

 

[Bunnykid68]

Is that a polished stainless or an older nickle one? Were those grips factory original or bought later?

nickel finish

I would say from what I see them sell for at auctions recently it's 1500 to 2K. Tell him to ask for an arm or leg first then negotiate up to the moon.

That's kinda been his thoughts so far

 

[drillsgt]

nickel finish



That's kinda been his thoughts so far

Being nickel it's likely fairly old and I doubt those grips are standard. They used some laminated grips on the newer SS python elites but i've never seen a pair from the factory that were checkered like that.

 

[Bigdog357]

If you really want to know the value go to coltforum.com and in the Python section post a bunch of photo's, those guys eat breath and sleep Pythons they will help you out. My guess based on one pic is that its worth between 2 to $3,000 and I don't believe those are factory grips.

 

[Bennettjh]

All I know is they're expensive and awesome and I want one.

 

[223 Gunner]

All I know is they're expensive and awesome and I want one.

Why? Colt revolvers are no where near as strong as a Smith, and they were notorious for timing issues.
They do have a huge cool factor, I'll give you that.

Anyway, not trying to thread jack, hope he gets top dollar out of it. I would say it is on the un-common side, being an 8in barrel with a Nickle finish. I would have to agree with someone else, I think it is north of 2k but less than 3k.

 

[Leadeye]

Bought a 4 inch Blue Python from the MCSD auction for $150 back in 82, good days.

 

[Win52C]

All I know is they're expensive and awesome and I want one.

Expensive yes!! Awesome. No!!! And I don't want want one, had 3 different versions over the years, give me an N frame S&W any day of the week! Just my 2 cents!

 

[Fordtough25]

Mine is a 4" blue and I love it!!! Fantastic trigger and accuracy. I would agree on the above $2k to $2500 range. Little things are big deals to python experts. Stocks screws box. Etc

 

[Mike Elzinga]

Its not screwing someone if they agree to pay it. It seems that market value is basically as much as you can get someone to pay. I don't know the snake guns well, but I have seen more common models in worse shape go for crazy money. Id start at $3k, let it sit for a bit and then lower it in $200 increments each week until it sells.

 

[M67]

Why? Colt revolvers are no where near as strong as a Smith, and they were notorious for timing issues.
They do have a huge cool factor, I'll give you that.

Cause they have a pretty pony on it. That's about the only reason.


What the pics don't show though, is condition of the nickeling, how the screw heads are, and what's the tension on the v spring?

If the screw heads have been buggered, then someone may have gotten into it and did who knows what to it. Maybe bent the v spring for an even lighter pull but might light strike on double action. If the nickel is good or maybe flaking from someone putting Hoppes or another solvent on it.

When it comes to Colts, good, detailed pics are a must, or at least for me. I'm with you, I don't see the magic in them and I've handled a lot of them. But when valuing them, I nit pick the hell out of them

 

[45fan]

Saw a 4" Nickle Python at the LGS today with (I believe) 2300 on it. Factory grips were with it, bit not on it. From what I have seen, a nice Python in decent shape is going to fetch north of 2k. Ive seen a few go for a good bit more, but they were perfect, or nearly so, factory engraved models.

 

[roscott]

With the current Walking Dead enthusiasm, I'm sure the price for Colt Pythons will continue to climb.

Think S&W .44's after Dirty Harry, or staplers after Office Space.

 

[rosefarm10]

Grips are wrong. Cannot see enough of the gun close up to make a fair guesstimate. If the scratches are light, and experienced guy can get a lot of them out. Does it have the original box?

 

[indiucky]

I would say $1800 now and it will go back up to $2000 plus when "The Walking Dead" starts back up in the fall...

 

[Bunnykid68]

Does not have original box. He is suppose to bring it over later today to get better pics with a camera. I will focus on the screws and cylinder as well with the pics.