Colt Python .357

[PRIMEBEEF12]

I have a Colt .357 Python with 6" barrel that I am looking to sell. My dad gave it to me about a year ago and I never had a chance to fire it. It is in good conidtion, but could use a good cleaning and has a broken screw that allows the cylinder to slide out of the gun when loading. Not sure how much this screw costs but dont think its not too expensive. The head of the screw is fine and looks like it would be very easy to fix. I dont really know a whole lot about guns and i dont have the time to fix it. I checked the serial # against a few websites and the gun was made in 1974. Other than the screw the only other issue is a small chip on the handle (which you can see in the picture), and the two pieces of the grip seem to be off just a little bit on the back. I'll include a box of hollow point rouns. Located in Bossier City, I'm asking $600 OBO. Thanks

 

[PRIMEBEEF12]

 

[Quickdraw22]

Accepting trades??

 

[usmc-nav]

I also have a trade offer if you are considering.

 

[usmc-nav]

Pm Sent

 

[Leadfoot]

Wow, that thing looks.... used.

 

[Tx_oil]

Colt charges about $300 to refinish, plus shipping both ways, and current turnaround time is around 12-15 weeks.

 

[PRIMEBEEF12]

I would trade for someone to rebuild the engine in my 75 Cj jeep but other than that I am just looking for cash. Thanks

 

[Leadfoot]

Out of curiosity, was this gun in Katrina?

 

[PRIMEBEEF12]

No it was with me in North Carolina during katrina, I only moved to Bossier City 2 1/2 years ago, im active duty Air Force and got stationed at Barksdale AFB.

 

[Leadfoot]

Not trying to be critical, just curious as to what caused the deterioration of the finish.

Also, I'm asking this in the thread and not in PM's because I think its important for any potential buyer to know.

 

[PRIMEBEEF12]

Honestly I dont know, all i know about guns is how to handle/shoot them, and the basic field strip stuff the Air Force has taught me. Could it be from just not having any oil on the surface for a long long time? I know the guy from dad bought it from and he was a rich guy who probably just bought it to show it off. It probably hasnt been fired once in the last 10 years.

 

[Dredd]

PM me if you decide to sell the factory grips off of it.

 

[EJAIII]

PM Sent. Thank you.

 

[Leadfoot]

Just FYI. Was on the phone with Colt today about a pistol I just purchased and I asked them about a re-nickel. $325 and 8 weeks at the moment.

 

[Gus McCrae]

I would trade for someone to rebuild the engine in my 75 Cj jeep but other than that I am just looking for cash. Thanks

Buy the parts you want/need and I'd do the work.

Should be cheap if it hasn't slung parts out or been bored out to the max. Is it an inline 6?

 

[Quickdraw22]

Buy the parts you want/need and I'd do the work.

Should be cheap if it hasn't slung parts out or been bored out to the max. Is it an inline 6?

Same thing I was thinking, but I had this bad vision of seeing a cracked block/head and it taking a ridiculous amount of time........

 

[thewiz828]

Hmmm, "My dad gave it to me about a year ago", But it was with him in 2005 in NC during Katrina....??? Interesting.

Just an observation.

 

[Leadfoot]

Hmmm, "My dad gave it to me about a year ago", But it was with him in 2005 in NC during Katrina....??? Interesting.

Just an observation.

Well, if he and his dad were both in NC in 2005, than its entirely possible.

I would like to know whats the status on this piece. Is it still for sale?

 

[sandman7925]

Hmmm, "My dad gave it to me about a year ago", But it was with him in 2005 in NC during Katrina....??? Interesting.

Just an observation.

I was thinking the same, just held back.