I’d like to have one with the 4.25 , but not for 1500.00 , kinda steep
It is a lot cheaper than a used one
If history is any indicator, that will change. When Winchester re-introduced rifles with CRF and the claw extractor, the price of pre-64's tumbled. In the handgun world, Colt Mustangs were trading at our local gun show for +/-$600, depending on condition. Colt started making the Mustang again, and just like that, the demand for the old models all but evaporated. Only collectors were interested in them.
I expect to see something similar with the Python. The days of a scratched up, old model Python with a 6" barrel fetching $2800+ are over. People that paid that much will have no choice but defend their decision in an effort to keep the market price as high as possible, but in the long run, it won't make a difference. Demand will fall off steeply. Of course, if the new models have any significant flaws, or if Colt has changed the action, then the old models will hold more of their current value. I wouldn't bet on that happening, however.
Just my two cents--I'm sure I'll get change back...
