Purchase Python?

[NapaPlinker]

I family friend offered to sell me their 1969 or 1970 (they aren't sure) Colt Python for $1500. I went to look at it and boy is she purty. Said it only has had a cylinder ran through it! Gun looked brand new.. What do you say?

[RedFord150]

Sounds like the gun is 95% or better. These are hard too find and they are expensive.

I doubt you would find a better deal on a Python as nice as you say it is.

Good luck.

[NapaPlinker]

Sounds like the gun is 95% or better. These are hard too find and they are expensive.

I doubt you would find a better deal on a Python as nice as you say it is.

Good luck.

I didn't see a flaw on the gun. No box.. But thats ok with me.. Guess I just need to find the money now!

[ZirconJohn]

Offer them 2300$ and see if they'll take it

If it's in the condition you say ... then they maybe even can get 2500$

Some may say these prices are high ... but I say 'if someone wants a really nice Colt Python, especially from that year ... they will pay good money for it' and don't need a box to get that price.

Check the serial number for the year of manufacture.

And please post pictures ... please

[NapaPlinker]

I didn't snag any photos..Sorry! An I couldnt locate the SN. I felt kinda dumb.. Is it hidden? lol

[ZirconJohn]

Swing the cylinder out and it is located on the hinge where it meets the frame.

Please go to your friend and get pictures ... we will wait ... GO...!!!

[NapaPlinker]

Swing the cylinder out and it is located on the hinge where it meets the frame.

Please go to your friend and get pictures ... we will wait ... GO...!!!

Damn! The one place I didnt look! They not in town or I would!

[ZirconJohn]

Can you have him take pics and eMail to you?

Everbody LOVES to see a Colt Python

[rideordie]

That's well below market value if it is in that condition. Post pics when you buy it.

[NapaPlinker]

I got nothing but excuses for you. Hes an old fellow.. No computer, no camera phone!

[Ubermcoupe]

I family friend offered to sell me their 1969 or 1970 (they aren't sure) Colt Python for $1500. I went to look at it and boy is she purty. Said it only has had a cylinder ran through it! Gun looked brand new.. What do you say?

Not even a question -

[NapaPlinker]

That's well below market value if it is in that condition. Post pics when you buy it.

It will be a few months but I plan on it. He wants to sell it to somebody he knows wont turn around and make a buck off it.

[ZirconJohn]

Okay look ... here's the dilemma.

He's a friend and he wants to sell you his Colt Python; a 1969 or 1970 in 95%+ condition for 1500$

That is an unbelievable price.

The problem you need to ask yourself is, is he a GOOD friend and does he know he can get near a 1000$ more than what he is asking form you.

Some deals are good deals, and some are a steal ... this is one of those 'steals'

Do you tell him? - Is he a friend-friend?

I had this situation happen to me with a berretta FS92 - He asked for half of what it's worth. When I showed him market value, we settled on a price close to market value and I still got a good deal. Plus, kept a good friend I have known for 50 years.

[NapaPlinker]

Okay look ... here's the dilemma.

He's a friend and he wants to sell you his Colt Python; a 1969 or 1970 in 95%+ condition for 1500$

That is an unbelievable price.

The problem you need to ask yourself is, is he a GOOD friend and does he know he can get near a 1000$ more than what he is asking form you.

Some deals are good deals, and some are a steal ... this is one of those 'steals'

Do you tell him? - Is he a friend-friend?

I had this situation happen to me with a berretta FS92 - He asked for half of what it's worth. When I showed him market value, we settled on a price close to market value and I still got a good deal. Plus, kept a good friend I have known for 50 years.

I told him about what they're worth. We looked in a gun value book. Even at gun broker. I told him he could get much more. But he has had it for 40+ years and doesn't want to just get rid of it to any person.

[CK_32]

Stand up man^^



Not many left out there like us. I take good deals, but I will never take advantage of a unknowing seller/buyer.