|
|
| Register | Forums | Blogs | Today's Posts | Search | Donate |
 |
 |
 |
|
|
|
#1
11-19-2019, 10:28 PM
|
|||||
|
|||||
Colt Python. 4 inch Blued. Built 1977
OK, here we go, I have an opportunity to buy a Colt Python 4 inch barrel, blued, from a guy I know. Good Man. It's in Very Good Shape. For a 1977 built gun, it's real nice, It has been fired a lot, but the action is really smooth and light. It's in time. Has original grips and a Pachmayr grip. No Box or papers.
Guy wants $2000.00. I think that is a good price. Is it? If were to grade it, I'd say 90%. The finish is Very Good, the action is very good. Has some wear on the frame in front of the cylinder, but not abnormal. Never handled one before, but the action in double action is very light and smooth. I think that is Normal for these hand fitted wheel guns? Opinions appreciated! I am conflicted about buying it.  Please help Me out here guys Thanks! 
__________________
1911 Pistols can be additive!  COTEP CBOB0586 No freeman shall be debarred the use of arms. Thomas Jefferson “Laws that forbid the carrying of arms...disarm only those who are neither inclined nor determined to commit crimes... Such laws make things worse for the assaulted and better for the assailants; they serve rather to encourage than to prevent homicides, for an unarmed man may be attacked with greater confidence than an armed man.” Thomas Jefferson
|
| The Following User Says Thank You to dw1911 For This Useful Post: | ||
RKP (11-19-2019) | ||
|
#2
11-19-2019, 10:46 PM
|
|||||
|
|||||
If you can afford it, then go for it. How much it is worth on something like that is really in the eye of the beholder.
__________________
Jim CBOB0497 "That rifle hanging on the wall of the working class flat or laborer's cottage is the symbol of democracy. It is our job to see that it stays there." - George Orwell
|
|
#3
11-19-2019, 11:15 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
So, first assumption; 357? quick check on big sites is $2400.00 to $4000. Don't think you can go wrong at 2K. If it feels smooth and lite in hand and looks to be good shape for its age... Don't snooze!
__________________
Even after this COVID thing is over, there are some of you I want to STAY AWAY from me. COTEP 439
|
|
#4
11-19-2019, 11:32 PM
|
|||||
|
|||||
|
Quote:
 The Double Action is Very Light in comparison to my King Cobra, but I suspect it's because of the hand fitting and different main spring, leaf spring.
__________________
1911 Pistols can be additive! COTEP CBOB0586 No freeman shall be debarred the use of arms. Thomas Jefferson “Laws that forbid the carrying of arms...disarm only those who are neither inclined nor determined to commit crimes... Such laws make things worse for the assaulted and better for the assailants; they serve rather to encourage than to prevent homicides, for an unarmed man may be attacked with greater confidence than an armed man.” Thomas Jefferson
|
|
#5
11-20-2019, 12:25 AM
|
|||||
|
|||||
|
Quote:
__________________
Rich COTEP #762 A gun is a tool, no better or no worse than any other tool: an axe, a shovel or anything. A gun is as good or as bad as the man using it. Remember that. And shepherds we shall be, for Thee, my Lord, for Thee. Power hath descended forth from Thy hand, that our feet may swiftly carry out Thy command. So we shall flow a river forth to Thee, and teeming with souls shall it ever be. In nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti.
|
|
#6
11-20-2019, 10:35 AM
|
|||||
|
|||||
|
at 2K I think that's a pretty decent price. Those are always a good buy in good shape, great valued guns really.
Cleaning is easy, if that is all it really needs I don't see how you can go wrong.
__________________
|
|
#7
11-20-2019, 11:23 AM
|
|||||
|
|||||
|
I had a chance to buy a brand new Python in 1977 and decided to go cheap and get a Ruger Security Six instead. As I recall the MSRP was around $500 then for the Python. Adjusted for inflation, that is over $2,200 now, so in effect you will be getting it for below MSRP.
__________________
Jim CBOB0497 "That rifle hanging on the wall of the working class flat or laborer's cottage is the symbol of democracy. It is our job to see that it stays there." - George Orwell
|
|
#9
11-29-2019, 09:35 PM
|
|||||
|
|||||
|
Quote:
 !
__________________
1911 Pistols can be additive! COTEP CBOB0586 No freeman shall be debarred the use of arms. Thomas Jefferson “Laws that forbid the carrying of arms...disarm only those who are neither inclined nor determined to commit crimes... Such laws make things worse for the assaulted and better for the assailants; they serve rather to encourage than to prevent homicides, for an unarmed man may be attacked with greater confidence than an armed man.” Thomas Jefferson
|
Hybrid Mode