A long time Python owner, two years ago I sold them all to fund a non-firearms project.
You can say what you want about them, but every one of the old Colt Pythons I have ever had has been a fine example. At one time I had 2 blued 6" examples - one 1978 new in box and one 1974 like new-no box, a 1967 6" nickel like new - no box, a 1966 4" blued shooter grade - apparently carried a lot but fired very little, and a 1972 2" nickel plated Colt Historian Lettered example. I was awed at the prices I got for them all at the time and I am even more impressed that the prices have gone up significantly from there!
Be that as it may, I've been itching for a Python ever since, so in a moment of utterly complete weakness, I bought a Colt King Cobra on-line at the local Sportsman's Warehouse. I had to pay full retail, but that was still a full $200 less than the going street street price around town. It is supposed to arrive the day after my 66th birthday, so I guess it is happy birthday to me!
Maybe I'll get over some of the seller's remorse? Yeah, sure.....
