Original Colt Python

[denpython]

$2500 to $4k plus, ultimatelydepends on condition and box etc

[DrewN]

Smolts were 100% about looks. And cool factor. Has JM ever done competing speed runs with various manufacturers? That should settle things I'd think.

[Skip_Dog]

I can offer $550 because I am not a "collector" and will shoot it just for fun and throw it in my range bag. She could get a good amount out of it if sold to the right collector.
Sorry for her loss.

[xounlistedxox]

As others have said, year and condition are important. Followed by how much of the original stuff it comes with(box, papers etc) I would agree with the post above if it's 80's or older $2k-$4k+ from what I've seen.

[The Gleam]

I've seen it and handled it myself. It's a 6" blued version, original grips, box and paperwork. Not sure of the year made but definitely the original python. Not a mark on it and from what he told me before he passed, not shot very much at all.

I know there are lots of variables...

Photo and serial number (don't need the last couple of numbers) will be of value to get your answer - but if you don't know the serial number, and you haven't provided much detail to decipher a year, but have seen the box - describe the box:

Is it a flat black box?

Or a dark brown matte woodgrain box with 'Colt' in gold letters?

Or a shiny-surface reddish brown woodgrain box and styrofoam inner box?

Or a maroon box with yellow/gold Colt logos and yellow end-cap with the make/model/serial number info, and styrofoam inner box?

Or a white box with Colt logos and related images, a portrait of Samuel Colt, with an inner styrofoam box?

Or is it a blue blow-mold plastic box, maybe also with a white outer sleeve depicting a portrait of Samuel Colt and other photographic images?

The above were used for specific periods of production and can indicate years/decade that can indicate value if it's like new in the box, no blemishes, no (or minimal) cylinder turn ring, etc.

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