[kidcolt]

What is this gun worth in very good to excellent condition?Thanks

 

[CFPython]

I just bought a 6" with a lot of finish wear for $325. In excellent condition I would say closer to $450.

 

[ohiobuckeye]

I know of at least one NIB that went for 900 about two years ago...and it was a genuine pristine perfect NIB unfired gun with a perfect box and zero marks/blemish on wood or metal. These are not often found in any condition other than well used, and a true unblemished NIB is very difficult to find. "Very good to excellent" covers a very broad range of values within an even broader range of individual interpretations. The gun pictured by CFPython, from what can be seen, has some good honest wear and I would also guesstimate it in the $400-450 range...give or take a few bucks.

 

[Lawman67]

I picked up a mint 4 incher late last yr for around $425 ,and found a correct as new box for $40. If You look ,goods ones are still out there.

 

[MARKO65]

Hard to say .... i have one in 90% condition and could not sell it here or on GB for $425, so its all subjective i wouldn't pay more then $425 based on that.

 

[Ozeanjaeger]

I just ran the price up a bit (overpaid). I just paid a little under $800 for a 99% (no turn line) Official Police in the original box with accoutrements. It should be in tomorrow, and I will post some pix. I have some shooters and wanted a collection piece. I guess I wanted it a little too badly. I just haven't seen many in perfect condition, and wanted to jump on this one. It was one other guy and me, and I guess I wanted it just a few bucks more than he did.

 

[Ozeanjaeger]

I hope I feel better when it's in my hands...

 

[Lawman67]

Never hesitate/ Bought one as nib with papers around 12 yrs ago for $219 from Simpson Ltd. The one time I did hesitate was a few yrs before that , I felt a 5 inch 95% Detroit PD one was overpriced, oops.

 

[kidcolt]

Today's overprice is tomorrow's bargain when it comes to Colts.

 

[longranger]

5" MKIII OP $400.00 off GB 1 yr. ago, no box. as good as any Colt ever made with a lot less of them to be had.

 

[mafd2]

Just got this one made in 1969 for $525. I think that was a very good deal. These will increase in price and were only made for a few years and like longranger said, a lot less of them.

 

[CFPython]

longranger, That's the first 5" blue I've seen. Very nice.

 

[longranger]

I am very partial to the O.P.'s I find them to be not a rich mans Python with out the rib. I need a 2" to fill out my collection, 5" is my favorite barrel length for shooting

 

[MARKO65]

Just got back from the range with mine... 107 today a hot one in coastal NC.....its shooting high and to the right.

 

[MARKO65]

Do you think these will increase in value? Anyone know how many were made and what years.... the action on mine is just almost as smooth as my Python.

 

[mafd2]

They were introduced in '69 and not sure what the last year for them was. I'd say '69 to about '71/72?? I believe what you say about the action. Mine is butter smooth and smoother than my Trooper/Lawman MKIII's.

 

[longranger]

All Colt DA's will do nothing but increase in value some faster than others.Flat main springs have nothing on the coil springs in these revolvers.

 

[Lawman67]

Made from 69-72 ,with some trickling out after that. Great revolvers ,victims of stubborn Colt fans to accept the new action. Colt should have used lighter springs, offered a 2 and 3 inch round butt version ,as well as stainless ,and a 22 version. But they didn't. Too bad ,but your gain. I have 2 and really like them. With semiautos being hi cap limited in many places ,new shooters, especially women , buying home defense guns , the revolver is making a comeback. A revolver like the OP Mark 3 , bull strong ,and loaded with 158 lhp, is about the the perfect choice. The Mark 3 Official Police is about the same weight as a S&W K frame , but much stronger.