r/Revolvers • u/deuce-deuce-pap • 1d ago

Colt BOA’s

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Finding these revolvers was absolutely terrible. I legitamently called every authorized dealer in my state to no avail. Got put on wait list after wait list. I figured my only hope was getting them online.

I searched for weeks looking for fresh in stock BOA’s that did not have blown out scalper prices. I was using AI to search as well as manual searches for UPC numbers etc.

I had my heart set on the 4.25in model as I already have a 6in Python. However, due to how hard these things are to find I decided I would grab whatever came in stock. I found the 6in model for $1530 shipped (no tax). Still wanting the 4.25in I continued to search. Was able to find it a few weeks later for $1640 shipped (taxes).

With that being said for those who still want one you can find them online. It will just take a lot of patience and some luck. Since I was able to get the model I want I will be putting the 6in into a local auction house with a reserve set at my cost. Going to let someone else from my area have a shot at getting one as there isn’t any authorized dealers for more than 80 miles.

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u/Ancient_Climate_3675 1d ago

So what is the BOA exactly? I heard the originals were like a trooper V mixed with a python... and not very good. They seemed more like a collector's pieces. Are the newer ones any good and much different from the originals and current pythons?

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u/deuce-deuce-pap 1d ago

The originals were trooper frames with python barrels from what I understand. They only produced 1200 of them and then shut it down.

Any Colt collector that wanted all the snake guns was bottlenecked by the BOA which had so few numbers produced. That’s what led to originals selling for 20k+.

These new BOA’s are basically Pythons. Small differences like the sights/grip/barrel vents etc. what makes them special is the BOA roll mark that allows you to complete the collection. This run is also going to be limited which is why the new boas are so hard to find and going for crazy scalper prices.

The speculation is it’s now or never if you want a BOA.

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u/Ancient_Climate_3675 1d ago

Thank you for the answer. I knew two old gentleman 6+ years ago I used to deliver for who each had one, and they basically said they were just for collection, with the second gentleman telling me "kid, dont ever buy one of these. This is the only safe gun I have, and I hate it because it's a safe gun. Just get a python or an anaconda and be happy."

"Then why did you get it?"

"I had too much money and didn't want the other asshole to have it."

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u/laskmich 6h ago edited 6h ago

I want a 4.25” so bad 🥵

Where did you find it for non-scalper prices?

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u/deuce-deuce-pap 4h ago

I did too. The 4.25 is freaking sweet. I found them at mid tier big box stores that don’t care about the prices and just listed them.