gulogulo1970
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You stole that Python. That's a good price even ten or fifteen years ago. Now that is an insanely good deal! Good find.
Found a Python today
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Comrade Mike
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I am exceedingly jealous
Dr_B
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Ooohhh my, my, my. So sweet.
JohnBT
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Nutmeg Sports makes new ivory grips for Pythons.
www.nutmegsports.com/price_list_fr.htm
Only $499 plus $11 shipping and insurance.
www.nutmegsports.com/price_list_fr.htm
Only $499 plus $11 shipping and insurance.
I bought some Mothers Mag & Aluminum Polish today and WOW, JUST WOW. I can't believe how a light polish made this thing look so nice. Absolutely stunning, made it look brand new, the bright nickel finish is beautiful.
Thanks for all the advice and comments. I put a box of 50 through it this weekend and now it looks as nice as it shoots. Amazing revolver.
OilyPablo
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would you just stop talking about it..... 
Just kidding. We DEMAND more pictures!
Just kidding. We DEMAND more pictures!
OilyPablo
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Very nice still.
Byrd666
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VERY NICE!
The last Python I handled sold for $2400
The last Python I handled sold for $2400
ColtPythonElite
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When shooters start going for $2400, I am selling out.
leadcounsel
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I foolishly passed on a $600 blued Python during the gun scare of 2009 when I was looking for a AR15. Still kicking myself. Probably worth twice that.
A $500 nickel Python in that condition! Wow. Incredible find. Probably worth 3x what you paid.
A $500 nickel Python in that condition! Wow. Incredible find. Probably worth 3x what you paid.
leadcounsel
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One thought. I don't have one nor have ever shot one. But if you are at all unsure about it, you might consider capturing a huge profit and buying a more affordable but equally good revolver.
Sell it for $1500, then buy a $500 GP100 and pocket the grand.... as a thought.
Or just keep the Python for a great story.
Sell it for $1500, then buy a $500 GP100 and pocket the grand.... as a thought.
Or just keep the Python for a great story.
ColtPythonElite
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Shoot it. If it gives you mechanical problems, Colt works on them everyday. Even, if you figured out how to render it irrepairable you could part it out for at least your initial investment.
nwilliams
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With the way Python prices have skyrocketed in the past couple years you seriously stole that gun for $500!
You could probably get three times what you paid for it if you sold it on Gunbroker. However I would keep it and love it! There really aren't that many production revolvers ever made on the quality level of the Python it's truly a work of perfection which is why they are only becoming more and more desirable as time goes by. A decade ago $500 for an excellent condition Python was about average, now you are lucky to find one in good condition for less than $1,000 and excellent condition examples are going for $2,000 or more these days.
You could probably get three times what you paid for it if you sold it on Gunbroker. However I would keep it and love it! There really aren't that many production revolvers ever made on the quality level of the Python it's truly a work of perfection which is why they are only becoming more and more desirable as time goes by. A decade ago $500 for an excellent condition Python was about average, now you are lucky to find one in good condition for less than $1,000 and excellent condition examples are going for $2,000 or more these days.
Jim Watson
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I have a couple of well used Pythons. I wonder what I could clean them up and sell out for.
One has some Tedford in its blood, the other is a Jungkind.
One has some Tedford in its blood, the other is a Jungkind.
I've never owned a Python; always been a Smith guy. However, I've always WANTED one, preferably in four inch or shorter, and again preferably, in blued or stainless. The OP's gun is really sharp, but I've been told that Colt's nickeling process isn't quite as good as S&W's, and that it will rub thru to the copper faster than an S&W.
ridgerunner1965
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bac k in the day id say late 80's i read all the mags and as a kid really wanted a python. i settled for a better for what i did gun at a much cheaper price. a ruger blackhawk.i was always happy with it but dang them pythons were sweet!id read the pythons were a bit delicate but id still like one or a diamondback!
788Ham
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leadcounsel,
"IF" you ever get the chance to fire one, you'll be amazed at the experience! Back in '85 when I got mine, my wife and I took a handgun course, she'd never handled a revolver. The instructor made the remark about "Using any available firearm upstairs we rent will do to qualify.... unless you're like this guy who shoots only the best." I shot 98/100 for qualifying, still shoots like the dream it was then. Don't deny yourself.
"IF" you ever get the chance to fire one, you'll be amazed at the experience! Back in '85 when I got mine, my wife and I took a handgun course, she'd never handled a revolver. The instructor made the remark about "Using any available firearm upstairs we rent will do to qualify.... unless you're like this guy who shoots only the best." I shot 98/100 for qualifying, still shoots like the dream it was then. Don't deny yourself.
788Ham
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JohnBT,
Have you personally purchased grips from these folks? Just curious if one has to send them the revolver, or grips sent, and owner affixes them? Times being what they are, not really wanting to let firearm out of my sight ! Thanks for sharing this website, beautiful grips !!
Have you personally purchased grips from these folks? Just curious if one has to send them the revolver, or grips sent, and owner affixes them? Times being what they are, not really wanting to let firearm out of my sight ! Thanks for sharing this website, beautiful grips !!
JohnBT
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I know they need a SAA to fit the grips, but not a 1911.
I've never purchased anything from them, but everybody else does - Colt Forum members, Colt Custom Shop, S&W, Turnbull, etc.
I've never purchased anything from them, but everybody else does - Colt Forum members, Colt Custom Shop, S&W, Turnbull, etc.
I finally talked with the original owner again today and he can't find the original grips. He bought the Python new in the late 60's and ordered the ivory grips when he bought it.
He also said he bought two boxes of winchester ammo the day he got it and has only shot 74 rounds through it and still has the box with the remaining ammo that he's going to give me. The python had been stored for the last 30+ years under the seat of his truck in the garage.
I can't wait to shoot some whitetail with it this season. I've already put 100+ rounds through it and am amazed at the accuracy and smooth trigger.
I don't like the Hogue rubber grips and can't get them to fit good. Ive already been offered $500 for the ivory grips but really like the look of the vintage ivory and will be keeping them together with the gun.
He also said he bought two boxes of winchester ammo the day he got it and has only shot 74 rounds through it and still has the box with the remaining ammo that he's going to give me. The python had been stored for the last 30+ years under the seat of his truck in the garage.
I can't wait to shoot some whitetail with it this season. I've already put 100+ rounds through it and am amazed at the accuracy and smooth trigger.
I don't like the Hogue rubber grips and can't get them to fit good. Ive already been offered $500 for the ivory grips but really like the look of the vintage ivory and will be keeping them together with the gun.
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