How much should I pay for this PYTHON?

[Sigmund Sauer]

#K40458, 4'' barrel, factory checkered walnut grips with Colt medallions, as well as Pachmayr fingergroove grips and a Bianchi brown leather holster. Dating from the late 1970s. Condition is excellent showing little use, with near imperceptible index mark to cylinder and very light knackering to butt of grip. Action is crisp, bore is bright.

This is at the Carol Watson's Orange Coast Auction, held next week. It's a California PPT. And they're currently up to 2000 dollars.

I really want this gun, but it's probably going to go a lot higher still. Would love to hear your thoughts on what the gun is actually worth, how hard it is to find one in this condition in California.

Also, as a little side note: Is the Colt Python really this good? Or am I paying the big bucks for nostalgia? I mean, is there anything this gun would do that a 686 with the same barrel length couldn't? Am I paying Korth prices for a reason other than nostalgia?

Finally: why doesn't Colt start making these again?

Thanks.

[halifax]

In today's market, $1500 is not "really steep"

[BoJackUSMC]

Buy now

[Jimvh2]

I've been looking at Python pricing to replace one I foolishly sold years ago.

The short answer is; That's a great price. Shooter grade are going north of $2500. Even the 4" blue. If that's the actual picture. That Python is at lease $1000 under market.

[Creampuff]

Who is they? If "they" is online then buyer beware. A lot of scams out there.

[SocomM4]

BUY NOOOWWW.

Do you just want a 4 in revolver or are you a collector? That's a work of art in newish condition. Not a weekend banger. I would Jizz every time I open its case that I fashioned from angel wings and unicorn horns.

[Aircraftman]

If legit, $1500 is a steal for that gun

But as advised be careful. PPT is the only legal way u can buy that gun in Cali

Let us know how it turns out

[bob06]

gonna have to pay over $2000 now, http://www.liveauctionworld.com/Colt...lver_i22663747

[drdanno84]

pythons


I wouldn't sell for less than 2500.00 each

[JTROKS]

When you say "they" is that a well known auction site? Or some individuals that lives in Fresno and would like to meet on the east side and bring cash.

[zippo]

for $1500 for Python in CA ...buy it. NOW

[sealocan]

Dare I tell you all that the Emperor wears no clothes and the prices he's asking for some Colt revolvers are overinflated ?

[sealocan]

if it is coming from that auction website listed above and it looks like it is...

I think a problem might be that the actual "live auction" isn't starting for a week or so...by then the gun will be bid up through the roof.
( if its even a reputable auction site, that I've never heard of before but that doesn't mean anything, as I don't do online auctions too much.)

might I recommend a better bang for your dollar... how about a Ruger sp101 for under $200

http://www.liveauctionworld.com/item.aspx?i=22664081

[Ronin2]

If the OP has to ask in a gun forum "How much should I pay for this PYTHON?" he should not be buying Python's as he has CLEARLY not done any research whatsoever on them. The fact that he considered $1500 to be "really steep" only reinforces my point..

Stick with revolvers by Ruger...

[rallo87]

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