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  • #16
    TripleThreat
    CGN Contributor
    • Mar 2012
    • 2628

    I have the exact same gun vintage 1982, from what I was told it's unfired, no box, was offered $2,200 for mine, but I won't sell even at that price now. I've had it for at least 15 years or so.

    Triple
    Last edited by TripleThreat; 10-15-2012, 1:51 AM.
    1911 "The MILF of handguns"

    LINK: 9mm Shootout: BHP vs 92A1 vs SP-01 vs P-01

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    • #17
      westcoast362
      Member
      • Nov 2007
      • 465

      For the value of almost any collectable you should not go by price guides, or what people are asking. You need to find out what a similar items actually sold for. I don't really like Pythons (I have two), but I would buy 95% examples at $700 until I emptied my bank accounts.

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      • #18
        ELIXIR
        Senior Member
        • Apr 2011
        • 1177

        I wouldnt sell that piece at all. Keep it. And for the price, it will sell for what people want to pay for it. I wouldnt price that python at 12-1400 like others have mentioned, you can easily make more money. Early $2000's I think. Maybe more.

        #pureblood

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        • #19
          redcliff
          Calguns Addict
          • Feb 2008
          • 5676

          Originally posted by skyking13
          Sold my 4" barrel for about $1,300 on GB about 1 1/2 years ago. It was the nickel plated model. The "ultimate stainless" was a pre 1974 model and after it was the nickel plated.
          I think you have your finishes mixed up. Stainless steel Pythons came about around 1983 and replaced the nickle finished models.
          "You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."
          "What we get away with isn't usually the same as what's good for us"
          "An extended slide stop is the second most useless part you can put on a 1911"

          "While Ruger DA revolvers may be built like a tank, they have the aesthetics of one also,
          although I suppose there are a few tanks which I owe an apology to for that remark"

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          • #20
            sully007
            Senior Member
            • Dec 2010
            • 1612

            Originally posted by sspen003
            I have an an opportunity to purchase a Colt Python.

            From what I know it was made in 1981, 6 inch barrel and is nickel plated. It has only been taken to the range 4 times. I would say it is 95% overall. It does not include the manual or box.

            My question is how much is this weapon worth?

            I'll take it, if you don't want it.

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            • #21
              sigstroker
              I need a LIFE!!
              • Jan 2009
              • 19631

              Originally posted by saki302
              Blue book is BS. You won't find one out of state for $700 anywhere.
              almost every value I check is below market on the blue book- as if it's lagging back 5 years.

              -Dave
              Yup, I haven't seen one in decent shape for under a grand in years.

              OP, are you sure it's nickel and not polished stainless?

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              • #22
                sspen003
                Senior Member
                • May 2009
                • 1003

                Originally posted by sigstroker
                Yup, I haven't seen one in decent shape for under a grand in years.

                OP, are you sure it's nickel and not polished stainless?
                I was told it was Nickel by the owner. I just picked it up for under $1000
                "The God of War hates those who hesitate."

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                • #23
                  sspen003
                  Senior Member
                  • May 2009
                  • 1003

                  Would it be advisable to pick up an original colt box and manual for this purchase?
                  "The God of War hates those who hesitate."

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                  • #24
                    skyking13
                    Banned
                    • May 2011
                    • 274

                    Originally posted by redcliff
                    I think you have your finishes mixed up. Stainless steel Pythons came about around 1983 and replaced the nickle finished models.
                    I could be wrong. I've received conflicting information on what came first the "ultimate stainless" or the nickel. Does not matter as the Python has a good home in Texas and I replaced the wheel gun with a Para Slim Hawg .45 in stainless. Better carry piece.

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                    • #25
                      TripleThreat
                      CGN Contributor
                      • Mar 2012
                      • 2628

                      Nickel was the first non-blued offering for the Python which ran through 1983.

                      Satin stainless and mirror-polished Ultimate Stainless models were offered from 1983 until 2003.

                      Triple
                      1911 "The MILF of handguns"

                      LINK: 9mm Shootout: BHP vs 92A1 vs SP-01 vs P-01

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