Colt Python prices..wow...

[DWalt]

"If you can't afford a Python but want that smooth Colt action and quality at a reasonable price, find a nice Colt Official Police."

Many may know that the Colt Python uses essentially the same frame as the .357, the earlier Troopers, the Official Police, several versions of the Officer's Model target revolvers, and the Army Special. The only real difference is that .357 caliber revolvers have the firing pin in the frame, but others have the firing pin on the hammer. The Colt frame is slightly larger and heavier than the corresponding S&W K-frame.

 

[bc1023]

I bought a bunch before they went nuts.

 

[VaTom]

"If you can't afford a Python but want that smooth Colt action and quality at a reasonable price, find a nice Colt Official Police."

The Colt frame is slightly larger and heavier than the corresponding S&W K-frame.

Yes, when shooting the Model 10 and the Colt Official Police side by side, you can tell the Colt has a bit less recoil due to larger - heavier frame.

 

[stykshooter]

I worked off duty in a gun shop during the '80's. Once the semi automatic craze started, any revolver could be had for a great price. I bought and sold several Pythons, Diamondback and Troopers. Only one I wish I still had was a .22 4" diamondback.

A friend of mine recently decided to sell his 6" Python complete with box and two sets of grips. Beautiful gun. I rode with him to the gun shop and in no time he had a new GP-100 and $2,400.00 in cash. The shop owner made a phone call and had a buyer in for the Python before we left. Crazy...

 

[ladder13]

I bought a bunch before they went nuts.

Coltguard or Electroless Nickel on the bottom 4 and 6 inch?

 

[bc1023]

Coltguard or Electroless Nickel on the bottom 4 and 6 inch?

Yes, the 6" is E Nickel.

The 4" is a stainless Python Elite built long after the E Nickel days.

 

[bc1023]

...I'd like to find a nice prewar Officer's Model...the best of Colt...without all the bling factor and hype of the Python...

Yeah, I've got an Officer's Model Heavy Barrel in 32 Colt from 1939. Its probably about the finest DA revolver Colt ever built. They are extremely nice guns.

 

[Wyatt Burp]

I still shoot this one at times but never carry it these days.

Fussy Farrant wood...

Herrett's grips...

Original grips...

A local gun shop has a condignment 4" blued Python for sale wearing Farrant grips just like yours but i think with the screw plug intact. In fact, I found a pair of same type Farrants in their parts box missing the screw plug. I forgot the price of that Python but it was way up there. But prices are higher here in CA. anyway.

 

[PALADIN85020]

Bought years ago new, fired about 12 rounds through it, cleaned it thoroughly, and put it away. Money in the bank.

John

 

[PatriotX]

Bought years ago new, fired about 12 rounds through it, cleaned it thoroughly, and put it away. Money in the bank.

John

Let's see. A 1991 python was ~800, which would have bought about 40 shares of Microsoft at the 1991 IPO.


After 9 splits, selling at the price peak, that would have been in the neighborhood of half a million dollars.


They're pretty, but let's not get crazy here.

 

[Cocked & Locked]

A local gun shop has a condignment 4" blued Python for sale wearing Farrant grips just like yours but i think with the screw plug intact. In fact, I found a pair of same type Farrants in their parts box missing the screw plug. I forgot the price of that Python but it was way up there. But prices are higher here in CA. anyway.

I think you are speaking of the wood plug on one grip panel? If so, it is intact but on the right side grip. Screw goes in on left panel...hidden on right side.

 

[Wyatt Burp]

I think you are speaking of the wood plug on one grip panel? If so, it is intact but on the right side grip. Screw goes in on left panel...hidden on right side.

Gotcha. The Farrants I had were for a K frame. That missing plug was a big deal when i sold them. If I wasn't left handed I would have kept them. Those sure look great on your Python. A classic gun with classic grips.

 

[Bob R]

I picked this one up for my wife about 20 years ago, it mainly sits in the safe. For what I paid for it I could probably quadruple my money (or better) at this time. She wants to hold onto it so that is what I do.

bob

 

[Semper Fi 57]

A year or so ago, I think I heard something about a gun co., Italian, I
believe, that was going to make the Python again. Anyone know anything?

Jim

 

[sailor723]

I bought this 1975 Nickle Python a few months ago. I paid $3,000CAD so right about $2300US at today's rate.

 

[sailor723]

A year or so ago, I think I heard something about a gun co., Italian, I
believe, that was going to make the Python again. Anyone know anything?

Jim

That was Pietta. They actually displayed a prototype at some of the industry shows. Since then it's been radio silence and a Pietta dealer here in Canada told me they told him the project has been shelved "indefinitely" . No word on why although I did read something that said Colt had threatened them with trademark infringement.

Here is a link to the thread that was on this Forum

http://smith-wessonforum.com/firearms-knives-other-brands/426428-pietta-python.html

 

[Road Rat]

I only have the one.....but, I didn't buy it to "collect"...love to shoot it!! Two pound trigger...........sweet.......