Python prices are not as crazy as it has been. :-)

[AR22]

The more people learn that Pre-Lock S&W 357s are better, the less demand will be on pythons.

586>python

That is over 2000 more than I would pay for Python.

I paid 200.00 for my Monson made Dan Wesson 357. With a VH8 barrel. It is a better Revolver in my opinion than a Colt. Yes I have owned both. Sold my Colt that was inherited, when prices got crazy.

Colts are nice Firearms for the most part. But Fanboys of the name bring the prices up more than anything else in my opinion.

I would not trade my Dan for a Python if I was required to actually keep it. If not, I would trade, sell quickly and buy more Dan Wesson Revolvers

[2shotjoe]

That's something I wouldn't pass up on.

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[ilaw]

Interesting thread. I was at my LGS 2 weeks ago and they had a consignment Python for sale for $3000. A fella was looking at it, and the salesman was telling him this: "If you were to produce that Python now it would cost $14,000 in parts and labor". That was his pitch.

[saki302]

Yeah, plus once they go out of timing or need work good luck finding a competent person to work on it

Glad I sold all of mine when market was high

I've done dozens of S&W trigger jobs, and worked on two Pythons. I would rather never work on one again. It's not as horrible as a Colt 1878, but not far behind. They also tend to wear the cylinder lock cuts to bare metal when used heavily, it's just the nature of the design.

BTW, people saying it would cost 14K.. BS.
How much is a Korth or Manurhin revolver? Those take more work than a Python to produce. Realistically if they made one now, probably ~2K-2500.

-Dave

[sidelock]

I've done dozens of S&W trigger jobs, and worked on two Pythons. I would rather never work on one again. It's not as horrible as a Colt 1878, but not far behind. They also tend to wear the cylinder lock cuts to bare metal when used heavily, it's just the nature of the design.

BTW, people saying it would cost 14K.. BS.
How much is a Korth or Manurhin revolver? Those take more work than a Python to produce. Realistically if they made one now, probably ~2K-2500.

-Dave

Thank you for your first hand experiences, and thank you for bringing up Korth and Manurhin revolvers, those are the revolvers people who praised Python should take a look.

[Wordupmybrotha]

Interesting. I'd like to shoot one to see what the big hoopla is.

[TheJacko]

The more people learn that Pre-Lock S&W 357s are better, the less demand will be on pythons.

586>python

Love my no dash 4" 586. 99% condition for 500.00

[Erion929]

Thank you for your first hand experiences, and thank you for bringing up Korth and Manurhin revolvers, those are the revolvers people who praised Python should take a look.

Except you’re leaving out the unmatched Colt history and the Python’s prominence in that line. Beautiful tools, with huge American history and famous owners.

It’s not all about “cylinder lock cuts” and 20,000 rounds of competitive shooting. One can get a cheap $20 Walmart digital watch that keeps better time than a Rolex....doesn’t make it desireable or better.

How many Korth and Manurhin revolvers does one come across to fondle or buy? They are beautiful pieces, too, but at their prices and availability, are basically nonexistent to the general public. Most people don’t even know what they are....and they have no history in the American gun story.


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[Huntsprig]

I have the 1982-1983 Outdoor Sports Headquarters catalog.
They were a hunting and fishing wholesaler.
Here is the page with the Pythons.



I still have the one I payed $300.00 for in 1981.


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[sidelock]

That's nice.

[saki302]

Back from overseas.

If anyone who goes to the Burbank shoot wants to try a Manurhun MR73, I have access to one with about a week notice. .38 loads only, it has some forcing cone wear and spits with .357.

It's similar to an S&W internally, but has a roller to reduce friction, and a different trigger return setup.
My polished S&W trigger is better
I do like that you can adjust the hammer and trigger tension independently.

I repaired this one, so I have free 'rentals' for life

[kmas]

thanks
I'm shopping again ...

[sidelock]

Back from overseas.

If anyone who goes to the Burbank shoot wants to try a Manurhun MR73, I have access to one with about a week notice. .38 loads only, it has some forcing cone wear and spits with .357.

It's similar to an S&W internally, but has a roller to reduce friction, and a different trigger return setup.
My polished S&W trigger is better
I do like that you can adjust the hammer and trigger tension independently.

I repaired this one, so I have free 'rentals' for life

Thank you for your generous offer. That's class act.

The roller really made a difference.

Here's a #5 roller in a Korth National Standard 357.

Picture taken at Korth factory Germany March 2017 while I had a little hangover from previous night's heavy drinking with them, so excuse my sloppiness for not cleaning up the gun before photo. LOL

[hunterb]

Anyone wanna buy some Beanie Babies?

[sidelock]

BTW, in a Korth revolver, you can change the roller for different trigger pulls. I changed a few in mine from #1 to #5 and everything in between, still can't decide which one I like best.

Sometime too much option is not a good thing.