for-sale 1. 1969 Colt python 357 Magnum, 6” blue

[Desiguns]

1969 Colt python 357 Magnum, 6” blue finish, excellent condition.   The first owner Bought it in November 1969, test target included with original receipts, original box, papers and warranty card . Asking $3000.

 

General comments:

I’m new to this forum, refer to my Newbee introduction.  I read through most of the FAQ’s on posting classifieds.  I’ve been collecting guns for over 20years and its time to sell.  Feel free to DM me with questions or want to talk over the phone ( message your phone number), I like to do business the old fashioned way.  I have fair size collection and only post a few pics in the classifieds, if you need any specific picture or information feel free to contact me.  Most of the guns I’ve bought I never end up shooting, goes into the safe, so I’m not very knowledgeable of the current pricing trends.  My ask prices are mostly based on comparable(s) on gunbroker or other resources on the web. So I’m not going to be offended by comments on my pricing or knowledge of the guns.  Are prices negotiable?  Absolutely within reason. 

Edited July 1 by Desiguns
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[KahrMan]

Price?

[Desiguns]

Sorry just edited the post for price.

[Rooster7]

Do you still have this gun for sale?

[Desiguns]

Its available, but looks like you are in CA and a brand new member.

[jeff43]

How much did it cost in 1969?I can’t make it out in the picture.

NICE COLT!

[JK19902]

PM sent

[KahrMan]

1 hour ago, Desiguns said:

Its available, but looks like you are in CA and a brand new member.

True but Pythons are on the short list of guns that Californians can actually buy and have shipped to California. That’s probably why he is asking. 

[jhc77]

9 hours ago, jeff43 said:

How much did it cost in 1969?I can’t make it out in the picture.

NICE COLT!

Looks like $197 and change. 

[LeadWaster]

$197 in 1969 dollars, according to one of the on line calculators, would equal $1704 in 2024 dollars.  So, at $1300-1500, a new Python would be a better deal now than this was in 1969!

[jeff43]

2 hours ago, jhc77 said:

Looks like $197 and change. 

Thanks.

[Desiguns]

Pardon my ignorance, didn't know Pythons we on the short list in CA.

[KahrMan]

1 hour ago, Desiguns said:

Pardon my ignorance, didn't know Pythons we on the short list in CA.

It is not ignorance. I bet most people don’t realize how restrictive CA is on what you can have shipped in. I am on the Colt forum a lot. That’s the only reason I knew that. 

[Rooster7]

Hello, I have viewed with intense interest your posting and was wondering if you might know the following. Has the cylinder star  been refinished? I am just looking at the star and it appears to be blue compared to a more raw finish. See both photos attached.? Thank you

[Desiguns]

I don't believe it the barrel was finished.  I acquired the guns and never done anything to it and never been shot.  What you may be seeing is just the shadow (lack of lighting) in the picture.  Let me take some more pictures of it in daylight to confirm.  I honestly don't know if barrels are blued with the star.  

[Desiguns]

Rooster7,

Here are the pictures I took today in clear daylight.  From what I can tell there is substantial difference in color between the barrel and the star.  Let me know if you have any more questions.

[Rooster7]

Thanks these photos look fine to me.