That's the MSRP, once the dust settles you can pick one up for less, most revolvers now regardless of brand have MSRP's approaching at least 1K.
Was at Indiana Gun Club the other day. They have two on order - one 4” and one 6”. Said they didn’t know when they would get them. One of the IGC folks said he thought this would bring the value of the original Pythons down. I agree. Don’t know how much, but given the choice of buying a 1975 Python starting at $2,500 without a box or paperwork or a new Python for $1,495 MSRP-I’ll take the new one. There are reportedly 15 fewer parts in the new gun yet ALL parts are interchangeable from old to knew. Other than some patina on the wood grips wonder how much difference there will be in the external appearance. Will the new gun have the famous deep Colt bluing the Python was/is known for ?
A lot of people who own the original guns don’t/won’t even shoot them. At least with the newest model you can take it to the range. Guess the value of the older guns will depend on the true collectors. I suspect they will argue the new guns won’t hold a candle to the old ones.
How would they know if they do not shoot them.
Because the folk lores tell us the old pythons were the greatest revolver to ever grace the planet.
Thanks for posting. I always enjoy watching Hackathorn.Here's a video with Ken Hackathorn at Gunsite shooting a new Python 4 inch. He said what I mentioned early in the thread that original Pythons did not have that awesome of a trigger.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ga-QMXRst3s
Old Pythons are old Pythons.
Don't think the new version will affect the previous one's value.
1500 MSRP.
Only available in stainless at this time.
IMHO, buy one and shoot the crap out of it.
What I sure plan on doing (if EGW makes a rear sight replacement mount for a reflex sight).
Hoosier Armory sent out a message they have a 6 inch in stock for MSRP if you can't wait.
annddd.....GONE
From my experience, I think this will drive down the price of the old Pythons. I've been collecting S&W model 610's (10mm revolver) for several years. They quit making them in the 80's and reintroduced them about a year ago. Before they came out last year, some of the older ones were selling for over $2k. Those same guns today are going for around $1100. If you look on GB it seems that some people are already trying to sell before they take a big hit.
Good point on the Ruger.I don't know of any 610's made in the eighties? They've come and gone over the years but you may be right, someone that just wants a 10mm to shoot probably won't care too much if it has the lock or not and bother to search out a pre-lock. For shooters you also have Ruger making one too.