Re: Price check - King Cobra, 4\", Python 4\", excellent condition
In my humble opinion...
I've seen the KING COBRA 4" SS sell between $400-$550 from Excellent to MINT depending on box and so forth. They came in Blue, Satin Stainless & polished stainless. The Blue book states that the High Polished version is cheaper. I have NOT found that to be true in any way shape or form.
I would have to say that in my area I see more of the 6 inch version than the 4.
The 2.5 incher is TOUGH to find IF you can find it. You can expect to pay $500-$650 for a mint 2.5 incher.
The Python is not that exact price wise.
They range all over the country and range all over the auction boards. I would have to say the Blue and SS versions sell pretty close in price. Unless it's a very early version then the price you will see will be higher for the most part. I would think if you are lucky, you could snag a minty blue or SS Python in the $750-$800 range. Mint in box versions would start around $800 and run up to $1100 depending on age, perfection, correct grips, box & papers.
Keep the grips in mind when looking at these. If it's an older version that should have wood grips/stocks and it has $10 Pachmayr grips instead. Keep in mind that Vintage original wood Python grips will run between $100-$200 a set.
Hope that's not to confusing.
Good luck, Jeff (GUNKWAZY)