This factory class-“D” engraved (full coverage), nickel finish. As a comparison, a Colt Single Action Army during that time period had the same suggested retail but today’s value is under $3,000, and they’re not selling as well. Mint, original, 1950s standard-production Pythons with 6" barrels, high polish, Royal bluing and matching-number boxes and paperwork that had an original $125 manufacturer’s suggested retail price are now selling in excess of $18,000. What created this marketplace mayhem and madness initially? Why have these revolvers changed so dramatically in price during the past four to five years? Where’s all this extra demand coming from, and what are the demographics behind these recent buyers?įirst, let’s establish where the marketplace is right now. There haven’t been too many “lottery winners” during the last several years regarding major trademark collectible firearms, but Colt’s snake guns continue to pack potent venom for anyone who ventures too close to their poisonous attraction. Colt’s family of seven deadly serpents include the Python, Diamondback, Cobra, Anaconda, King Cobra, Boa and Viper. I'll pay top dollar for something I've been looking for and in pristine condition, but not on a whim.If they get any hotter, they’ll be on fire!” is the way one Colt collector put it after being asked what he thought about the current Colt “snake-gun” marketplace. However, if you are buying hoping to flip it, I would pass. I think $1400 is at the high end for a local sale, but not unreasonable, depending as mentioned above. However, if you are new to revolvers you'll wonder how anybody ever hit anything with them. They are just beautiful to look at and really fun to shoot. 22LR caliber and they are extremely nice revolvers, regarded by many as one of the best modern revolvers ever made.
Heck, a good pair of factory grips can bring $250. For $1400, it should be 99%, and the grips in excellent shape and well fitted. The prices are just insane on Colts in the last year.īut, condition is king. Just look online - you'll see them listed for $1400 - $1600 everywhere.ĭecent Colt Pythons are now well north of $1400. A 2-1/2" or 6" barrel, or chromed, even more. 22LR DB can easily bring $1100-$1200 for a 4" blued in very good shape with original grips. Click to expand.Depends on caliber and barrel length.
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