Colt Python Nib - Page 1

Posted: 4/13/2014 7:54:50 AM EDT

I have a chance to buy a Nib colt python nickel 8 inch for $2200 still had the safety tags around the trigger guard. Do you all think this is a pretty good price I am going on monday to look at them.

Posted: 4/13/2014 8:25:51 AM EDT

[#1]

I'm no expert on Pythons but that seems a little high from what I have been seeing around the net. If it is truely NIB and unfired, you don't see to many of them advertised.

Posted: 4/13/2014 8:41:13 AM EDT

[#2]

Yeah the new Nib part is what makes me think it may be worth a premium. Does the 8 inch detract from the value?

Posted: 4/13/2014 9:13:32 AM EDT

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8" Nickel was only made for one year, pretty low numbers +/- 10,000.

If you are buying one to collect that is a good choice, value is subjective. It is worth what you will pay for it.

Posted: 4/13/2014 9:26:45 AM EDT

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We're beating the Python value threads to death here lately -- but a NIB 8" blue model went for $3700 on Auction Arms -- without box and with a few rounds down the pipe, they're worth $2500 --- we had a thread about a scratched up 6" stainless one not long ago that went for $2700 - no box, and on and on and on

8" is a desirable feature for a target pistol

If you dont buy it for $2200 , somebody else will

Posted: 4/13/2014 12:10:11 PM EDT

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Target or Hunter?

I've never seen a nickel Target.

IMO the Python Target is the pinnacle of revolver luxury. I would probably bite at $2200 for a NIB.

Posted: 4/13/2014 2:42:32 PM EDT

[#6]

Did you buy it yet?

Posted: 4/13/2014 4:55:08 PM EDT

[#7]

Go in tomorrow when I get off work the manager is going to put it on gun broker if I don't buy it.

Posted: 4/14/2014 10:25:39 AM EDT

[#8]

Shameless tag for the outcome.

Posted: 4/14/2014 2:04:26 PM EDT

[#9]

I had to pass the box was heavily worn I do think it was unfired but it looks like they spun the cylinder a lot. It had a ring around the cylinder if that would not have been there I would have gotten it. It was a 8 inch stainless made in 1985 not a nickel gun.

Posted: 4/14/2014 2:28:22 PM EDT

[#10]

Damn I'd have snagged it for that price even in that condition.

Posted: 4/14/2014 2:49:33 PM EDT

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I had to pass the box was heavily worn I do think it was unfired but it looks like they spun the cylinder a lot. It had a ring around the cylinder if that would not have been there I would have gotten it. It was a 8 inch stainless made in 1985 not a nickel gun.

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No box stainless for 2700-- -- that NIB 8"er will fetch a few bucks on Gunbroker - guessing it will go over 3k pretty easy judging from other auctions

gunbroker 6" Python

Posted: 4/14/2014 2:54:37 PM EDT

[#12]

Well dam I may have to tell him I will take it. They are crazy expensive on gun broker may put it on their see what it will fetch.

Posted: 4/15/2014 4:54:52 AM EDT

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Absolutely.

Posted: 4/15/2014 5:35:43 PM EDT

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Here are some pictures I ended up getting it.

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Posted: 4/16/2014 3:45:20 AM EDT

[#15]

Nice piece.

Posted: 4/16/2014 4:11:36 AM EDT

[#16]

Very nice.

Posted: 4/16/2014 6:53:46 AM EDT

[#17]

Heck yeah !

For that price, thats the type of deal i would have taken a day off work and driven up to Mizzou to get myself !

I bought this Royal blue one below NIB and it was the coolest feeling in the world to fire the first cylinderful through it -- i just told myself i was going to keep it long term and didnt give a flip about losing any value --- kind of like a new car, they can't stay new long

That said, -- i might have a tougher time doing that in today's price climate -- this one was $1800 in 2009 --- NIB ones go for bit more than that now

OTOH, the 1911 crowd has no qualms about buying 3 and 4 thousand dollar Ed Brown and Nighthawk products and then shooting the piss out of them, but you bought that one right, and at a price some sell for with no box and obvious turn lines, etc. - so you could go either way

Posted: 4/17/2014 11:32:09 PM EDT

[#18]

congrats. Are you going to shoot it?

Posted: 4/18/2014 8:13:30 AM EDT

[#19]

Decided to sell it the wife was not to happy since I just dropped 2 grand last month on a set of engraved smiths.

Posted: 4/18/2014 8:25:14 AM EDT

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bummer

Posted: 4/18/2014 9:15:58 AM EDT

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The up side is it looks like I will double my money on on gun broker with them. I think I will try and find one in used condition so I can shoot the hell out of it and not have to worry about it.

Posted: 4/21/2014 1:39:00 PM EDT

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You got a good deal, but like you say it's better to have a python you can shoot.
IMO the 8" is a bit long to be fun to shoot, I prefer the 6" barrel.

Posted: 4/22/2014 6:30:55 PM EDT

[#23]

Well it sold I cannot quite believe what it sold for not bad for a weeks investment.

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=410384698

Posted: 4/22/2014 7:11:19 PM EDT

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Well it sold I cannot quite believe what it sold for not bad for a weeks investment.

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=410384698

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Holy Smokes !

I am a Colt fanboy admittedly, but even i would not have expected that ! --- Your wife should appreciate that --- now buy a used one for $1500 through Armslist , and live happily ever after

Posted: 4/23/2014 7:32:35 AM EDT

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Holy Smokes !

I am a Colt fanboy admittedly, but even i would not have expected that ! --- Your wife should appreciate that --- now buy a used one for $1500 through Armslist , and live happily ever after

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Well it sold I cannot quite believe what it sold for not bad for a weeks investment.

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=410384698

Holy Smokes !

I am a Colt fanboy admittedly, but even i would not have expected that ! --- Your wife should appreciate that --- now buy a used one for $1500 through Armslist , and live happily ever after

That is the plan I want to fined one that will work well as a shooter. The wife is vary happy about this sale.

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