Looking at a refinished 8" Nickle Python - value?

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SleepyD

Discussion Starter · Jan 24, 2014

I'm looking at a listing for an 8" nickled Python, refinished. Asking for $2500. Would this be a fair price? I hardly see 8" nickles for sale so I have no idea what their value would be to help determine whether a refinished one is worth this asking price.

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aircraftman

· #2 · Jan 24, 2014

Was it originally a nickel gun? (only a Colt letter will tell you) and who did the work? If it was originally nickel and Colt did the refinish then it MIGHT be worth something close to that (as 8"ers are very hard to find here in Cali too).

If it was originally blue (most likely) and some local guy did the plating, then I for one would pass on it from a collector point of view.

I personally don't like the 8 inch barrel guns as shooters, so for me I wouldn't want it as a shooter either (and shooter Pythons can be found for a lot less than $2500)

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bsmalley23

· #3 · Jan 24, 2014

SleepyD said:
I'm looking at a listing for an 8" nickled Python, refinished. Asking for $2500. Would this be a fair price? I hardly see 8" nickles for sale so I have no idea what their value would be to help determine whether a refinished one is worth this asking price.

The only way the gun would be worth $2500 is if the nickel is 99%+ and original, and gun comes with the original box, paperwork. Other than that, I consider it a shooter and therefore would put a shooter price tag on it. Which for me is around $1500 or less.

Everyone has their own opinion on pricing, and how much Colts are worth to them. Everyone values the dollar differently. You have to take prices suggested on here with a grain of salt. The only way to determine the value of a Python is to ask yourself. Only you can determine if the gun you want is worth the money you have to pay for it. The best advice to new people is do you homework! Once you put in work, you will be able to effectively determine prices in relationship to you and your intentions.

That goes mostly for people who buy the guns to shoot. Collectors have to add some other variables to the equation and that is where a lot of questioning comes into play. But for people who just want nice guns to shoot. The above info on pricing is the best suggestion I can give.

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SleepyD

Discussion Starter · #4 · Jan 24, 2014 (Edited)

I'm definitely looking to shoot! I currently have a 6", but look forward to owning and shooting a 4" and 8". There may come a time when I may want to buy something that's too nice to shoot, but for now I want to use them as intended, to be shot and enjoyed. Thanks for the advice!

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aircraftman

· #5 · Jan 24, 2014

I'd pick up a 4", they are my favorite length to shoot. They feel so balanced in my hand.

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