I have the opportunity to purchase a 1963 Colt Python 2.5" Barrel Blued from a friends mother. I am wondering what I should offer. I have not seen it in person yet but from the pictures, I would guess it to be about 85-90% with no rust. Some holster wear marks and aftermarket. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
1963 Colt Python 357
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ebang.com will show the auction prices.
I find the auction prices are 20% to 25% higher than face to face deals.
$1,500 is an auction price for an as new in box 2 1/2" blue Python.
Condition is very important.
Since the stocks aren't original and the gun has been fired and has some finish wear, a price between $1,000-$1,200 would be very fair.
I find the auction prices are 20% to 25% higher than face to face deals.
$1,500 is an auction price for an as new in box 2 1/2" blue Python.
Condition is very important.
Since the stocks aren't original and the gun has been fired and has some finish wear, a price between $1,000-$1,200 would be very fair.
That's a little rough for my taste. If I was in the market for a "shooter" grade Python snub, I would offer $600.00 dollars for that particular example.
How much has it been shot? Timing/lock-up(?), these are not inexpensive to service and not every 'smith has the gumption to work on one.
MM
How much has it been shot? Timing/lock-up(?), these are not inexpensive to service and not every 'smith has the gumption to work on one.
MM
MM obviously doesn't want to actually buy a 2.5" Python. I can't imagine one changing hands at his $600 offer. It's nearly impossible to find the much more common 6" Python less than $800 these days.
I disagree with the automatic assumption that auction site prices are 20%+ higher. At least that's not what happens where I live. Private sellers want absolute top dollar and people anxious for unpapered transactions are apparently willing to pay a premium for a private transfer. I'd say 80% of my gun purchases in the past 5 years have been from auction sites because even with shipping and transfer I find the better deals there than locally.
Depends on where you live, I guess. I wish I lived where there were $600 snubby Pythons.
I disagree with the automatic assumption that auction site prices are 20%+ higher. At least that's not what happens where I live. Private sellers want absolute top dollar and people anxious for unpapered transactions are apparently willing to pay a premium for a private transfer. I'd say 80% of my gun purchases in the past 5 years have been from auction sites because even with shipping and transfer I find the better deals there than locally.
Depends on where you live, I guess. I wish I lived where there were $600 snubby Pythons.
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I would price something like that at around $900 to $1100, depending on how the action checks out. Just about every modern Colt revolver brings a premium price these days. Please let us know what happens with this vintage Python snubbie.
I would price something like that at around $900 to $1100, depending on how the action checks out. Just about every modern Colt revolver brings a premium price these days. Please let us know what happens with this vintage Python snubbie.
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MM does not want to by THAT Python, for more than $600.00, as I have a couple snubbies. One of which, a bright stainless, for which I paid substantially more than six bills, is a shooter. I just think the offered example is "rough" for the bandied about prices. But, I'm not in "heat" for one, at this time.
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MM
MM does not want to by THAT Python, for more than $600.00, as I have a couple snubbies. One of which, a bright stainless, for which I paid substantially more than six bills, is a shooter. I just think the offered example is "rough" for the bandied about prices. But, I'm not in "heat" for one, at this time.
Regards,
MM
The gun shows some wear, but I have seen far worse commanding far more than $600 of late.
I'm not saying I agree with the situation, but that's what I see.
I watched a 4" Python with rubber grips, maybe 70% with rust spots, sell for $750.
Yes, it's crazy. But there you go.
I'm not saying I agree with the situation, but that's what I see.
I watched a 4" Python with rubber grips, maybe 70% with rust spots, sell for $750.
Yes, it's crazy. But there you go.
earlthegoat2
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Im in agreement with MM on this one. I am fully aware of how much Pythons are worth. And I would pay top dollar for one in good shape. As they get worse in shape though they become exponentially less desirable to me.
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I'm sure they ASK that much more on auction sites, I do not know at all that they actually sell for that much.
I'm not even a revolver guy, but a Python is on my want list. (I want a 4", but that's a small difference here.) I don't like the butchered grips, but it's possible to replace them with originals, custom wood, or good rubber ones. (I would probably try to get all three, but keep the rubber ones on it.) If the lockup and trigger are good, I would haggle for $800-$1000 range for it.
I'm not even a revolver guy, but a Python is on my want list. (I want a 4", but that's a small difference here.) I don't like the butchered grips, but it's possible to replace them with originals, custom wood, or good rubber ones. (I would probably try to get all three, but keep the rubber ones on it.) If the lockup and trigger are good, I would haggle for $800-$1000 range for it.
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That one is defiantly shooter grade, $600 would be a fair offer.
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I got into the Python market about a year ago and have bought 2 over the past 12 months. Prices have actually come down a bit along with the general economy.
Condition, condition, condition! I've seen the same year, finish, and barrel length differ by over $3K just over condition.
My offer would be $750, and then be prepared to pay up to $850 for that specimen.
Good luck, they are amazing weapons!
Condition, condition, condition! I've seen the same year, finish, and barrel length differ by over $3K just over condition.
My offer would be $750, and then be prepared to pay up to $850 for that specimen.
Good luck, they are amazing weapons!
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