Stolen Python

[CH4]

I stole it!

A few weeks ago a buddy showed me two Colts he just purchased, a a 4” Diamondback 22lr and this cherry 6” Python (1981). He was jazzed that he was able to get them both for $1900. I asked him if he’d swap me the Python for one of my 3.5” 27-2s, that I am into for $900. He agreed!

It came with nice Altamont grips, but swapped them with some 2nd gen from Deer Hollow.

 

[Jocko-44]

1900 for both those guns is a downright felony! Congrats

 

[CH4]

1900 for both those guns is a downright felony! Congrats

Indeed it was.

 

[murphydog]

You got a fantastic deal, but your friend may have wanted a 3 1/2" model 27 more. So to him you may be the stealer, or the stealee.

 

[CH4]

You got a fantastic deal, but your friend may have wanted a 3 1/2" model 27 more. So to him you may be the stealer, or the stealee.

At the end of the day, we are both definitely content.

 

[sodacan]

Sounds like he bought stolen guns.

 

[Jebus35745]

That’s one nice Python, hope you are going to enjoy it and shoot it. They are incredible accurate, don’t use 357’s unless you like pain. Larry

 

[JRB416]

That's a very nice Python. Congratulations on a nice revolver. Those look like generation 2 stocks. Are you sure the gun dates to 1981?

 

[CH4]

That's a very nice Python. Congratulations on a nice revolver. Those look like generation 2 stocks. Are you sure the gun dates to 1981?

Yes, it’s an 81. I swapped the grips for 2nd gen grips because I like em.

 

[JRB416]

Yes, it’s an 81. I swapped the grips for 2nd gen grips because I like em.

They look great. Very nice color and grain.

 

[CH4]

They look great. Very nice color and grain.

Thanks!
Olof at Deer Hollow does great work.

 

[Hawg Rider]

Yes CH4, you stole it alright! That's an awfully nice Python...but I think that you underestimated the current value of your 3-1/2" Model 27-2. But with that said, that vintage minty Python will always be worth more than a 27-2. Well done, particularly since both parties are happy with the deal. About a decade ago I picked up this 1982 Python "truck gun" from a local gun shop. It had been bounced around in the glove compartment of some guy's pickup truck for years, who then traded it in. It does have some dings and scratches, and was wearing Pachys, but I couldn't pass it up for $650 OTD. Mechanically, it's like a Swiss watch and smooth as silk. At the time I bought this one, nice Pythons were selling for $2K+. I put some Hogue one-piece stocks on it, but I may look at Deer Hollow for some 3rd Gen replacements one of these days since I don't see many original stocks for sale. Enjoy!

 

[kaaskop49]

Imagine, a Python as a truck gun! You can't make this stuff up. Pleased to hear that the innards are in good shape.

Kaaskop49
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