[Wolfchief]

I have a local dealer who has a 6" Python, blued, serial number 28000 (about 1962?) and the gun looks sharp, there is barely a cylinder ring, no box or papers, stocks not beat up, in fact, hardly a mark on the gun. Does not appear to be a reblue (he says all original) and he wants $1,500 for it. Is there anything in particular I should do to check it out? $1,500 is a lot of money to me and I do trust the dealer but he doesn't handle a lot of high dollar Colts....

 

[gruesome]

I dont think that sounds out of line at all. The older pythons will bring more all things being equal. I would offer less cant tell might take it but with what U described, if the timing is on and the lockup is good I would say go for it even at 1500.

 

[CRJones357]

Most of the Pythons I see in central Texas are in the range of $1500 to $1600. Most are in the condition you described with good original grips but no box or papers. I would think it is a fair price.

 

[Hopalong]

Make sure the gun's edges are sharp, the side plate and frame fit tightly (no rounded edges or cavernous seams), and the markings are clear. The gun should have a deep, rich, high-polished blue finish. The metal around the screws shouldn't look dished out.

Here are some photos of mine. Sorry I don't have any close-ups. It's a later model, but it should give you an idea. Perhaps other will post some of their photos.