[BigRix]

I swear I was going to flip this little guy and make a few bucks in an effort to pay back my "Withdrawal" to buy my Python.

Then I started taking pics. What can I say. I heart Nickel Colts.

Still may have to go down the road, but for now it's nice and cozy in my safe.

Sorry Russ, I hope this isn't salt in the wound.

 

[chaosrob]

That thing is beautiful man, I would have a hard time parting with it too

 

[keystonearms]

Don't ever become a gun dealer Rick, I deal with the pain daily.

 

[Folly]

I could never part with that beauty! You don't see these every day.......with the box no less!

 

[ColtStar]

So what are You asking for the DS?

 

[Rock]

What a dilemma. lol.

 

[capstan]

It's just way too good looking to get rid of. And finding a pristine,perfect, Nickel DS like that is not that easy.

 

[jjbrewst1]

I recently picked one up very similar to yours...I grabbed it for my wife as she loves the Smith Model 60...but wanted to see what this little Colt was all about..She will get to try it out next week

 

[bmcgilvray]

Whoo!

Oh my! That Detective Special is enough to make one swoon.

 

[snakeman99]

"Sorry Russ, I hope this isn't salt in the wound."

OUCH... Just a little background to add to the story line. I spoke with the previous owner yesterday afternoon and had arranged to see the gun today after I had a set of tires installed on my wife's car. I told him that I'd buy the gun and would be bringing the cash with me. I called him when I left the dealership on my way to meet with him. He told me that he had just sold it. I was a bit perplexed and explained (with just a bit of profanity) how disappointed I was with his decision.

The OP (Rick) and I are buds and I'm glad he ended up with it, but pretty pissed off at the seller.

 

[DrDuc]

That thing is a beauty. You two sound like me and snakeman1, ALWAYS chasing the same carrots. Hahahaha.

 

[BigRix]

I guess Russ and I need to call each other before going after these gems.

I should have know it was him when the seller said he had another guy coming to look at it later that day.

You want to split up the town? You can have the east side and I'll take the west.

 

[Shadyduk1979]

I did the same. Picked up a 1962 agent in the box for 300. I do not collect snubs, but i just can not part with that gun.

 

[MtnSpur]

"Sorry Russ, I hope this isn't salt in the wound."

OUCH... Just a little background to add to the story line. I spoke with the previous owner yesterday afternoon and had arranged to see the gun today after I had a set of tires installed on my wife's car. I told him that I'd buy the gun and would be bringing the cash with me. I called him when I left the dealership on my way to meet with him. He told me that he had just sold it. I was a bit perplexed and explained (with just a bit of profanity) how disappointed I was with his decision.

The OP (Rick) and I are buds and I'm glad he ended up with it, but pretty pissed off at the seller.

If you told the seller "I'll take it" then he should have removed the gun from the "for sale" display, or if a private sale put "SPF". WHile it's a very pristine and nice revolver and I'm sure Rick is tickled pink to have it, the seller would be off my list of "trusted guys to buy from" especially if an FFL and you'd done biz with him in the past.

Nice DS Rick....

 

[Kanatak]

Yes Sir! A few years ago, I found this one while Python hunting. You just don't see many in this condition and it is simple human (Colt) nature that keeps in the safe.

Congratulations and very best of luck!

 

[Mike Faires]

I never buy with the intention of flipping but sometimes it just happens.

 

[aircraftman]

Wow what a perfect specimen!! I would definitely keep that one in the collection. Congrats for a very nice snag. Sorry to hear about the "SPF" mixup - I'd be none to happy with that seller too Snakeman. As they say "Vote with your feet"

With respect to flipping my Dad taught me 3 things: Always pay your debts, never hit a woman, and NEVER sell a Colt. So far I'm about 99% on the first one, 100% on the second and third!!

I have however traded two Colts (forgive me Dad) and while I think I got a great deal and a well wanted Colts, I still miss the two that left my collection...

 

[SnakeGunner]

Keep it!

 

[jcs]

I do this all the time. That's why I have to buy another safe.

 

[cundiff5535]

Lol... that topic of this thread is great... it happens all the time