Need help with Python value

[Silverlode]

Long story short...
Elderly lady I know has a Python from her deceased husband and she needs fast cash. I am going to purchase it from her but I want to ensure I do so for a fair price (for both of us). Python values are all over the place and I don't see any specific features on this one that would make it significantly more rare than an average Python.

1980 manufacture - 6" - blued. Has original box with matching serial #. Definitely been used but not a lot. Slight turn ring, finish probably 95%+. Based on another Python I have I would bet it has seen maybe 250 - 500 rounds.

Thoughts? Where can I go to get a definitive on value?

Thanks

 

[ProShooter]

You can get an appraisal from a certified Blue Book firearms appraiser (like me!) on www.JustAnswer.com

 

[rfawcs]

You can look at websites that specialize in Colt handguns like collectorfirearms.com.
Gunbroker has several Pythons similar to the one you describe, with bidding mostly in the $1700-$2200 range. That's probably a fair representation of actual market value, somewhat more when you have the original box w/contents. Or, you can pay for a professional appraisal; they usually don't cost a lot.

 

[Silverlode]

You can get an appraisal from a certified Blue Book firearms appraiser (like me!) on www.JustAnswer.com

Why don't we cut out the middle man?

 

[Sundazes]

I'll trade you a brick of mini mags for it.....

 

[Bisleyfan44]

Gunbroker has several Pythons similar to the one you describe, with bidding mostly in the $1700-$2200 range. That's probably a fair representation of actual market value, somewhat more when you have the original box w/contents.

This ^

 

[StantonCree]

My partner just sold one which is the exact condition you described. It was a NR gunbroker auction. It didn't have the original grips that came with the gun but he bought an original pair and sold it with the gun + some pachymer grips. It sold for 1900.

 

[CLIFF566]

VALUE

THE SAME CONDITION AND YEAR JUST WAS SOLD BY ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL FOR $ 3000.00 PLUS COMMISSION AND FFL COSTS

CLIFF

 

[Mike OTDP]

Pythons have gone nuts. Take the GB finished auctions as a price guide, knock down about 3% for the GB fees.

And if you don't want it, please let me know.

 

[ProShooter]

Why don't we cut out the middle man?

I can't for a few reasons.

 

[rseymorejr]

Damn! I should have bought a Python when they were $600-$700!

 

[zoostation]

$2K is fair.

And it'll probably be worth twice that in five years.

 

[Uncle Duke]

Damn! I should have bought a Python when they were $600-$700!

Or half of that.

The things I would do with a time machine.....

 

[Silverlode]

Damn! I should have bought a Python when they were $600-$700!

The first one I bought was in the early 90s. $600. It had less than a box of ammo through it. And it came with a Safariland holster that at the time was over $100 and 400 rounds of ammo. LOL. Its the blued one I recently posted in the revolver porn thread.

 

[StantonCree]

I'm trying to get the completed add for you so you can judge via the pics and make your own assertion

 

[StantonCree]

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=483077917

It was a BEAUTIFUL gun pics don't do it justice.

 

[trailtoy]

The first one I bought was in the early 90s. $600. It had less than a box of ammo through it. And it came with a Safariland holster that at the time was over $100 and 400 rounds of ammo. LOL. Its the blued one I recently posted in the revolver porn thread.

The first one... Nice. My only one I bought around '83 for $300, was my first gun. I don't think I can part with it, but $2k is sure tempting.

 

[Silverlode]

I'm trying to get the completed add for you so you can judge via the pics and make your own assertion

They almost never do!

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=483077917

It was a BEAUTIFUL gun pics don't do it justice.

Thanks!

 

[rico903]

Nothing as nice as the Python blueing.

 

[BlackBart]

Why don't we cut out the middle man?

For real.

They had a nice one at an auction 2 months ago and I think it went for $2200.00 but don't remember for sure.