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trade NEW 1991 SS compact for USED SS python?

zeus337
what are the values on both of these guns and is it a good trade?
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  • The firearms consultant
    I'm not sure of what the 1991 compact is. The wholesale price for a Python is 900.00 plus. Colt defender, would be about 700.00 new. Just some numbers to start with. Not sure if the Defender is what you are refering to.
    John

    I might not always tell you the truth, but I will never lie to you!
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  • Blokey
    Colt offered the 1991A1 in Gov't, Commander and Officers sizes. You can get new 1991A1s for around $550. I'm not sure what the price differences between the sizes are but I expect they'd be around this amount. The 1991A1 is a run of the mill piece, nothing special.

    The Python's value depends on condition, finish, age, barrel length, etc. Usually, I've seen good condition Pythons go for $500+, but like I mentioned, there are a lot of factors to consider. Pythons are top of the line revolvers.

    Depending what you want to use the gun for, and the condition of the Python, I think you're trading up in this scenario.

    Just my opinion.
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  • zeus337
    OK my gun is a 1991 A1 compact model NEW with all papers and box.
    the python is used in torn box.
    both are stainless steel.
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  • punchie
    Trade? In half a New York heartbeat!!!

    AN ARMED SOCIETY IS A POLITE SOCIETY
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  • zeus337
    so you guys would trade a NEW Colt 1991 A1 (compact model) that is stainless steel in box and with papers for a USED Colt Python that is stainless steel with torn box and no papers.

    i am collector and want the most valuable and collectible piece. i have never seen another 1991 compact and was wondering what price it can bring and its collectibility and what price a used Python will bring and collectibility.

    thanks for all the help this is a great forum
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  • thunderbolt
    Run a search for both guns on GunBroker and compare prices. The Python will probably win out.
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  • martzkj@msn.com
    Make the trade and jump for joy the whole way home (that is if they python is nice)
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  • William81
    The 1991A1 Compact is not an unusual or rare firearm. I own one currently and have three friends who each own one. The Python is a great revolver. You need to decide which one will serve your needs best. I would make the trade if the Python is in VG to Excellent condition. JMHO

    Guns only have two enemies: Rust and Liberals....
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  • 101AIRBORNE
    ZEUS,
    JOHN HAS NO IDEA WHAT HE REALLY IS SAYING BUT....
    THE PYTHON IS ONE FINE WHEEL GUN AND WORTH MORE THAN ANY
    1991 SERIES COLT. PUNCHIE CALLED THIS. THE 1991 SERIES HAS
    VERY CLOSE TO ZERO COLLECTABLE STATUS. TRULY YOUR CALL.
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  • zeus337
    any more comments on collectibility or price of gun values?

    also how much worse is a gun that has been shot in good cond. compared to New gun in collector terms?
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  • William81
    It really depends on the gun....The best example I can give you are two Pythons I have been in contact with recently. I own one that is a shooter. I am sure I could list it here and get 5-600.00 easy. A cop buddy of mine was in the process of putting in for retirement and put his New in the box 4" Python up for sale. He sold it for 1300.00
    Both guns were made the same year and were same finish etc. Actually I think he could have done a little better.

    Hope this helps. But again it really depends on the the Gun...

    Guns only have two enemies: Rust and Liberals....

    Edited by - william81 on 09/20/2002 13:37:49
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  • zeus337
    OK my dilema is my 1991 is NEW with all papers and box and the Python i may trade for has beat up box and dont know if it has been shot or not. probably has.quote:
    It really depends on the gun....The best example I can give you are two Pythons I have been in contact with recently. I own one that is a shooter. I am sure I could list it here and get 5-600.00 easy. A cop buddy of mine was in the process of putting in for retirement and put his New in the box 4" Python up for sale. He sold it for 1300.00
    Both guns were made the same year and were same finish etc. Actually I think he could have done a little better.

    Hope this helps. But again it really depends on the the Gun...

    Guns only have two enemies: Rust and Liberals....

    Edited by - william81 on 09/20/2002 13:37:49
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  • thunderbolt
    You may have a brand new Yugo, but I'd still trade it for a nice used
    Mercedes.
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  • zeus337
    point taken, i guess i will need a python box and papers. ;)quote:
    You may have a brand new Yugo, but I'd still trade it for a nice used
    Mercedes.
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