[aircraftman]

Fake grips, label and poor refinish job (pic #5!!!) = equals ripoff

3" Colt Nickel Python-Flawless- Absolute Auction : Revolvers at GunBroker.com

Wouldn't mind having it as a $1500 shooter though...

 

[keystonearms]

Oh the high bidder will take it sky high. No worries with him about fake anything, he just wants a overpriced Python!

I've emailed him on numerous occasions tipping him off to fake labels and misrepresented guns and he just says and I quote "I don't worry about that stuff none"

 

[weagle99]

As I posted in another thread:

If you were wondering where all of those 3" barrels that have been selling on ebay have been going, here is your answer.

 

[ssgunnip]

That's the third fake 3" Nickel Python this month!

 

[Jaymo]

Why do the grips look like they're made from composite decking???

 

[jimmyjlofton]

"NO RESERVE": does this mean if the highest bid is $500.00, the bidder gets the weapon ??

 

[Radicalrod]

"VIKRANT" is one of the bidders....he must want his box back RR.

 

[BigRix]

Does anyone else think that there is some collusion going on? Trying to set new price levels or shill bidding at the very least?

 

[Pendennis]

I don't have the sharpest eyes in the forest, but from the buffed out rampant colt, and the dished out screw holes, this one looks a tad bit ---- Dare I write the word?? ---- FAKE!!!!

 

[chaosrob]

it's not really fake, it is a Python, and it does have a 3" barrel, it is just not an original finish gun in original barrel length with original box.

 

[BigRix]

Does that mean that truly "Fake" Pythons are coming?

Kinda like fake Colt Walkers?

I wonder if Vikrant has his elves working on that already?

 

[chaosrob]

3 printers and all you never know BR

 

[Avanmeter]

haha, he says no turn marks but in picture 5 you can obviously see a turn line.

 

[LocoGringo]

"NO RESERVE": does this mean if the highest bid is $500.00, the bidder gets the weapon ??

Yes.

I'm curious to learn, how can you tell it's not the original barrel length? Also, what is a "dished out" screw hole?

 

[Jaymo]

That's when the screw holes are no longer 90 degrees to the surface of the metal, as a result of incorrect/overzealous polishing.

That poor pony has just about been polished to oblivion.

IIRC, that barrel length is a lot less common than the 4 and 6 inch barrels.
That would make it more valuable, if original, and more likely to be fraudulently installed by an unscrupulous individual for the purpose of selling the gun for a LOT more than it's really worth.
Myself, I'd rather have a 6 inch Python. I don't plan on CC'ing a valuable work of art.