python

[harleybobt]

can anyone tell me what a nickel 3 in. python is worth with an archive letter

 

[GP100man]

Pics would help , condition ? nib fired ,worn nickel ?

I`ve meandered may gunshows & can`t remember a 3"

Bet it brings a premium price though .

WAG , 1,600-$1,800

More in the know will surely chime in .

 

[dfariswheel]

$1,600 to $1,800 probably won't even get you a starting bid on a genuine 3" bright nickel Python.

These are super rare and super wanted by a lot of people. I've seen them sell for over $8,000.
The Blue Book lists a 3" bright nickel at $7,000 NIB and this is out of date low by now.

 

[SharpsDressedMan]

Measure your barrel. There IS a big difference in value between a 2.5" and a true 3", as noted above.

 

[harleybobt]

The gun looks unfired but i am unsure but the nickel looks as if it were done yesterday , i do not have the box but i do have the Colt archive letter

 

[harleybobt]

The letter states that it is a 3 in. nickel python

 

[SharpsDressedMan]

I hate to be a doubting Thomas, but without an inspection, the Colt letter "writer" could be wrong (Colt might have it listed as a 3" in their records, but it might be in error). I'm sure it probably is a 3", which might be $2.5K- $4K. How about a picture?

 

[FLRon]

Dfariswheel has the correct information. If it is a genuine 3" you have a VERY valuable Colt on your hands.

 

[ColtPythonElite]

I'd be very wary of anyone offering a 3" Python and a genuine letter...There are alot of fakes out there. If it is is the real deal, it would go for $5k+.