Kinda on topic. I got a message from a friend a few days ago looking to sell his older Python. I figure I'll let him stew a few days and see where the price ends up.
Update: I talked to that friend with the Python a couple of days ago. He says his homework shows his gun to be about a $2k piece. It's a 4" blue and does have the original grips. I don't really want it, but may throw a $1700 or so offer out and see where it goes.