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1980 Colt Python...scammer or no scammer? #18778351 09/21/23 Joined: Sep 2018 Posts: 2,068 Barney_Fife OP Campfire Regular OP Barney_Fife Campfire Regular Joined: Sep 2018 Posts: 2,068 Wording seems a little odd, but price is about right or no? What says the fire? 1980 Python Armslist

Re: 1980 Colt Python...scammer or no scammer? Barney_Fife #18778364 09/21/23 Joined: Jul 2016 Posts: 4,108 Likes: 5 Mtns of Va and Wv Troutnut Campfire Tracker Troutnut Campfire Tracker Joined: Jul 2016 Posts: 4,108 Likes: 5 Mtns of Va and Wv I haven't been on Armslist much for a few years. Used to be full of scammers. No way I'd send money, if you can't meet FTF preferably with a backup or at an FFL I wouldn't bother.

Re: 1980 Colt Python...scammer or no scammer? Barney_Fife #18778372 09/21/23 Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,373 🇺🇸 Kansas R Rackus Campfire Regular Rackus Campfire Regular R Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,373 🇺🇸 Kansas Not a good place!

Re: 1980 Colt Python...scammer or no scammer? Barney_Fife #18778382 09/21/23 Joined: Sep 2018 Posts: 2,068 Barney_Fife OP Campfire Regular OP Barney_Fife Campfire Regular Joined: Sep 2018 Posts: 2,068 I have not been either but paid my $7 to see if it's any less slimy, but still feels slimy.

Re: 1980 Colt Python...scammer or no scammer? Barney_Fife #18778385 09/21/23 Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 7,476 Likes: 5 Indiana D Dinny Campfire Tracker Dinny Campfire Tracker D Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 7,476 Likes: 5 Indiana I agree, run away. Don't walk! Medics bury their mistakes..

Re: 1980 Colt Python...scammer or no scammer? Barney_Fife #18778438 09/21/23 Joined: Jan 2017 Posts: 2,604 Louisiana S ShortMag11 Campfire Regular ShortMag11 Campfire Regular S Joined: Jan 2017 Posts: 2,604 Louisiana Step 1-Stay off of Armslist Step 2-Repeat step 1 Step 3-When in doubt, start back at step 1

Re: 1980 Colt Python...scammer or no scammer? Barney_Fife #18778444 09/21/23 Joined: May 2017 Posts: 1,406 M marksman1941 Campfire Regular marksman1941 Campfire Regular M Joined: May 2017 Posts: 1,406 Reads like an overzealous seller to me. I'd say meet in person at an FFL and get a third party opinion of it. Don't buy sight unseen.

Re: 1980 Colt Python...scammer or no scammer? Barney_Fife #18778459 09/21/23 Joined: Feb 2015 Posts: 6,424 Likes: 4 MT/GA T Timbermaster Campfire Tracker Timbermaster Campfire Tracker T Joined: Feb 2015 Posts: 6,424 Likes: 4 MT/GA It says no shipping. ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~ 3-7-77

Re: 1980 Colt Python...scammer or no scammer? Barney_Fife #18778468 09/21/23 Joined: Sep 2018 Posts: 2,068 Barney_Fife OP Campfire Regular OP Barney_Fife Campfire Regular Joined: Sep 2018 Posts: 2,068 I've gotta stay long enough to get my $7 worth!!!

Re: 1980 Colt Python...scammer or no scammer? Barney_Fife #18778533 09/21/23 Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 1,229 Dalton, Ga A aaronward9 Campfire Regular aaronward9 Campfire Regular A Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 1,229 Dalton, Ga I wouldn’t be compromising my money on that one!

Re: 1980 Colt Python...scammer or no scammer? Barney_Fife #18778537 09/21/23 Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 4,477 North Georgia M Mull Campfire Tracker Mull Campfire Tracker M Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 4,477 North Georgia You Fool With That One Or Many Others On Their And You May Get More Than $7 Worth..I'd Want To Meet In Person.

Re: 1980 Colt Python...scammer or no scammer? Barney_Fife #18778588 09/21/23 Joined: Sep 2018 Posts: 2,068 Barney_Fife OP Campfire Regular OP Barney_Fife Campfire Regular Joined: Sep 2018 Posts: 2,068 22 hours away.......it's not happening. Just wanted to see if the douchy-o-meter needle still wiggles for most folks regarding A-list. Guess I should've made it a poll, but 11 out of 9 posters agree.

Re: 1980 Colt Python...scammer or no scammer? Barney_Fife #18778748 09/21/23 Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 17,278 Likes: 2 The Land of Cotton GeoW Campfire Ranger GeoW Campfire Ranger Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 17,278 Likes: 2 The Land of Cotton Your gun for sale? "I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man." Thomas Jefferson GeoW, The "Unwoke" ...Let's go Brandon! "A Well Regulated Militia" Life Member

Re: 1980 Colt Python...scammer or no scammer? Barney_Fife #18778816 09/21/23 Joined: Oct 2018 Posts: 231 NW L lawman429 Campfire Member lawman429 Campfire Member L Joined: Oct 2018 Posts: 231 NW If it seems too good to be true, it usually is..............

Re: 1980 Colt Python...scammer or no scammer? GeoW #18779082 09/22/23 Joined: Sep 2018 Posts: 2,068 Barney_Fife OP Campfire Regular OP Barney_Fife Campfire Regular Joined: Sep 2018 Posts: 2,068 Originally Posted by GeoW Your gun for sale? Akeem says as soon as my wire transfer posts he’ll email my tracking #. HOLDING MY BREATH!!

Re: 1980 Colt Python...scammer or no scammer? Barney_Fife #18779117 09/22/23 Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 8,510 Likes: 6 The Wrong Side of the Tracks C cisco1 Campfire Outfitter cisco1 Campfire Outfitter C Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 8,510 Likes: 6 The Wrong Side of the Tracks I have not bought on Armslist for a while. However , I have made many and the very best deals on there.

Re: 1980 Colt Python...scammer or no scammer? cisco1 #18779148 09/22/23 Joined: Jul 2016 Posts: 4,108 Likes: 5 Mtns of Va and Wv Troutnut Campfire Tracker Troutnut Campfire Tracker Joined: Jul 2016 Posts: 4,108 Likes: 5 Mtns of Va and Wv Originally Posted by cisco1 I have not bought on Armslist for a while. However , I have made many and the very best deals on there. Used to buy a lot myself on armslist. However they were all ftf deals

Re: 1980 Colt Python...scammer or no scammer? Timbermaster #18779165 09/22/23 Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 33,746 Likes: 5 Either Texas or Idaho E EdM Campfire 'Bwana EdM Campfire 'Bwana E Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 33,746 Likes: 5 Either Texas or Idaho Originally Posted by Timbermaster It says no shipping. I see "Insured shipping is also available". Conduct is the best proof of character.

Re: 1980 Colt Python...scammer or no scammer? EdM #18779486 09/22/23 Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 8,510 Likes: 6 The Wrong Side of the Tracks C cisco1 Campfire Outfitter cisco1 Campfire Outfitter C Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 8,510 Likes: 6 The Wrong Side of the Tracks Whenever one buys on the 'net ......they must be prepared to lose their $$$$$$. Mentally and financially. I have spoken .

Re: 1980 Colt Python...scammer or no scammer? Barney_Fife #18779670 09/22/23 Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 14,275 N.E.Wisconsin H Huntz Campfire Outfitter Huntz Campfire Outfitter H Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 14,275 N.E.Wisconsin I bought plenty off of Armslist ,but always face to face deals in a neutral location . Its all right to be white!! Stupidity left unattended will run rampant Don't argue with stupid people, They will drag you down to their level and then win by experience