Snake mania

[NickZag]

The prices on Colt snakes are crazy right now! I'm not crapping on market place prices, I just don't get why they're so expensive. A python is an excellent revolver, but it isn't $2,200 more of a gun than say a S&W 28-2.


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[safety-1st]

I'm not crapping on market place prices, I just don't get why they're so expensive.

Just let it go man, you're not going to drive the prices down by this thread. These threads pop up every month and they just spark arguments. Let the market dictate what people will buy. If people are over paying then its because the market said so and it is not your choice.

[NickZag]

Just let it go man, you're not going to drive the prices down by this thread. These threads pop up every month and they just spark arguments. Let the market dictate what people will buy. If people are over paying then its because the market said so and it is not your choice.

I've benefited plenty of times from increased market place prices and over payed for some as well. I'm not in the market for a snake, just trying to see what the rage is all about right now.


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[Matt P]

I am selling a 1971 Diamondback 4" blued for $1350.00.
This would be excellent as a shooter...... Just sayin....

[ArmsUnlimited]

To make those same quality revolvers today would cost Colt around the same $2,000+ prices, so yes they are worth it if in good condition

[fennecfrank]

they sure are getting pricier and pricier. I can't justify spending the weekly increased price for them. As a result, I simply bought a book that was published earlier this year: Seven Serpents--the History of Colt's Snake Guns





It has 344 pages of full color photos on Viper, Cobra, King Cobra, Diamondback, Python, Boa, and Anaconda. It has information on different variations, roll marks, serial numbers, etc.

No more need to collect the snakes.......

[GlockN'Roll]

To make those same quality revolvers today would cost Colt around the same $2,000+ prices,

so yes they are worth it if in good condition

People drop much more on custom 1911's.

If you have the money, their worth it...

[The Gleam]

The current production equivalent to a pre-1990's blued Colt Python would be a revolver from Korth.

Go price that out, and tell me that $2,200 for a NIB Colt Python is not worth it.

[chinaserf1]

What would a pre-1990s Colt Python have cost, adjusted for inflation?

[Litespeeds]

I have a question in regards to the finish of the Colt Python. Many have said that the Royal Blue finish is harder to take care of than the Bright Nickel which later changed to High Polish Stainless Steel. If this is the case, wouldn't a Royal Blue Python that has a perfect Royal Blue finish be worth more than a Stainless?

The same goes to the length of the barrel. The 4" and 6" is the most popular sizes but the 2.5" or 3" is worth more because there were less of those made probably due to the fact it didn't shoot as well. There was also an 8" for hunting.

Everything is worth only as much as someone is willing to pay for it.

Also I have heard that pre-1980's Pythons are better made than the later ones. Don't know if that is true or not but I believe it's harder to find an older model that is in near perfect or perfect condition.

[Win231]

People will charge whatever people are willing to pay, regardless of how ridiculous it is.

Personally, I have no interest in a $900.00 revolver that's selling for $3,000.00-4,000.00, but whatever it takes to make someone feel they have something special........

[hunterb]

I spend that on 1911's all day long...Wasting money on items that make you happy is the pinnacle of American consumerism.

'MURICA!

[SevenSixTwoNATO]

I have a question in regards to the finish of the Colt Python. Many have said that the Royal Blue finish is harder to take care of than the Bright Nickel which later changed to High Polish Stainless Steel. If this is the case, wouldn't a Royal Blue Python that has a perfect Royal Blue finish be worth more than a Stainless?
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A blued Python with no turn line, is easily worth more than a similar mint stainless.
Add a mint box and the price goes up another $1k.
I have been watching gunBROKEr for a while on these, I remember a $900 Anaconda on the shlef in 2013 I passed up for a saiga 12 in the mad rush

[k1dude]

I suspect the crazy prices are due to aging baby boomers. It was one of the most desirable handguns made during their young adulthood. But, it cost so much they couldn't afford one as a young man.

Now they're in their 60's and 70's with some money saved up. If not now, when? If they wait any longer they won't be able to enjoy the ownership of one.

[onelonehorseman]

They are cool, collectable, and discontinued. The high dollar examples are destined to be safe queens that will spend their lives wrapped in their original packaging, and never getting cycled, much less fired.

There's nothing wrong with buying to collect . . . even for handguns. And as collectable Colt handguns go, there's a lot more expensive stuff out there than the 20th century snake guns (check out prices on an original Colt Army Dragoon).

If you have the disposable income, and owning these is what makes you happy, then go for it. I would if it were my thing.