Dfariswheel
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74947L was made in 1980.
Colt Trooper Mark III: Opinion's please?
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armsmaster270
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I bought mine when they first came out J2880 with countersunk cylinder chambers. I bought it as you couldnt find a S&W Mod 19 even as a police officer. I loved mine and regret to this day selling it.
I have a 6" 1971 Trooper Mk III. My 'smith is doing a little work on it, or I'd show a photo of it here.
It's a large gun, comparable to my S&W N frames, but the Trooper's top strap and barrel are much heavier; if you don't want to shoot anyone, I'm sure you could beat them to death with it. I'm not kidding about that, either - this revolver is built heavier than any S&W or Ruger I've owned.
It's very accurate, possibly more so than my Smith & Wessons, fairly smooth, but the trigger is not as light as a good S&W. However, I dry fired a 4" Mk III Trooper which had a very light trigger pull.
It's a large gun, comparable to my S&W N frames, but the Trooper's top strap and barrel are much heavier; if you don't want to shoot anyone, I'm sure you could beat them to death with it. I'm not kidding about that, either - this revolver is built heavier than any S&W or Ruger I've owned.
It's very accurate, possibly more so than my Smith & Wessons, fairly smooth, but the trigger is not as light as a good S&W. However, I dry fired a 4" Mk III Trooper which had a very light trigger pull.
Dfariswheel
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If you think that's heavy, pick up a Trooper Mark III in .22LR.
My friends call my 4" "the Chunk". The 6" is even heavier.
My friends call my 4" "the Chunk". The 6" is even heavier.
COLt trooper mk 3
I was able to lay my hands on a mint condition 6 incher some time ago.I use it for an annual competition shoot at work every year and never fail to obtain top scores with it.
I also shoot it in sillhouette field pistol events twice annually and practise quite a lot inbetween.
This is without doubt a genuine no nonsense quality american handgun which will perform well all year round and come back for more if you don't abuse it. A great example of high grade engineering from a time gone by.
I was able to lay my hands on a mint condition 6 incher some time ago.I use it for an annual competition shoot at work every year and never fail to obtain top scores with it.
I also shoot it in sillhouette field pistol events twice annually and practise quite a lot inbetween.
This is without doubt a genuine no nonsense quality american handgun which will perform well all year round and come back for more if you don't abuse it. A great example of high grade engineering from a time gone by.
aarondhgraham
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Meet Raquel and Rowena,,,
Raquel is the 4" .357 Magnum,,,
Rowena is the 6" .22 LR.
I love owning these handguns,,,
Both have more inherent accuracy than I can use.
The only reason they aren't my favorite revolvers,,,
Is because I have small hands,,,
My K-frames fit better.
Aarond
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Raquel is the 4" .357 Magnum,,,
Rowena is the 6" .22 LR.
I love owning these handguns,,,
Both have more inherent accuracy than I can use.
The only reason they aren't my favorite revolvers,,,
Is because I have small hands,,,
My K-frames fit better.
Aarond
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I've never owned a MK III Trooper (Congratulations BTW), but have owned a couple of MK III Official Police 38's. I've always found them to be good guns, and it's hard to beat them for looks.
I picked that one up recently for about what a K-Frame Smith & Wesson in average condition goes for around here. I'm not sure it's ever been fired, and I haven't had time to since I got it. I hope to remedy that before too long.
I picked that one up recently for about what a K-Frame Smith & Wesson in average condition goes for around here. I'm not sure it's ever been fired, and I haven't had time to since I got it. I hope to remedy that before too long.
larryf1952
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Despite this thread having originated 9 years ago, I never tire of talking about or reading about the Trooper MKIII's.
I traded a Mauser Luger P08 straight across for a new .357 6" Trooper in 1980. I owned that gun until about 2 years ago, when I sold it for $800. It could probably fetch an easy $1K today, as it had remained pristine.
It was a gun of superb quality and finish. I had replaced the original stocks with a nice set of Herrett's Shooting Stars, which fit my hand much better. The gun shot like a dream, and I sold it only because I had finally stopped shooting it altogether, as I was selling off all of my blued revolvers and replacing them with stainless.
Even now, I wouldn't mind having another.
I traded a Mauser Luger P08 straight across for a new .357 6" Trooper in 1980. I owned that gun until about 2 years ago, when I sold it for $800. It could probably fetch an easy $1K today, as it had remained pristine.
It was a gun of superb quality and finish. I had replaced the original stocks with a nice set of Herrett's Shooting Stars, which fit my hand much better. The gun shot like a dream, and I sold it only because I had finally stopped shooting it altogether, as I was selling off all of my blued revolvers and replacing them with stainless.
Even now, I wouldn't mind having another.
Just picked up a Trooper Mark lll .22
I'm very glad to have found this thread and to see it got Jump started! I wanted to tell you all how excited I am to have just purchased a Colt Trooper 22 cal blued with 8 in barrel. This is my first Colt in an effort to start a Colt collection. The gun is from 1980 and is 95% condition . Wish it came with a box, no such luck. The List was 699.99 less 70.00 discount plus I'm receiving a 110.00
gander cash rebate for purchasing the gun, so I guess that nets out to $519.00 plus tax for the gun. I couldn't be happier., saw one in gunbroker that sold for 1000.00. I Took it to the range, and it was very accurate. Also noticing it's very heavy for a .22 however I'm really liking the heft!!
I'm very glad to have found this thread and to see it got Jump started! I wanted to tell you all how excited I am to have just purchased a Colt Trooper 22 cal blued with 8 in barrel. This is my first Colt in an effort to start a Colt collection. The gun is from 1980 and is 95% condition . Wish it came with a box, no such luck. The List was 699.99 less 70.00 discount plus I'm receiving a 110.00
gander cash rebate for purchasing the gun, so I guess that nets out to $519.00 plus tax for the gun. I couldn't be happier., saw one in gunbroker that sold for 1000.00. I Took it to the range, and it was very accurate. Also noticing it's very heavy for a .22 however I'm really liking the heft!!
22-rimfire
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The weight was always a negative with that revolver. The same applies to other large revolvers designed for center fire calibers like 357 mag with smaller cylinder holes for 22LR.
It is a very good revolver. It was not popular in 22 when it was sold retail. But I don't think it was because it was a bad revolver, but rather the Diamondback was still being made which has a smaller frame.
Hope you enjoy it. One thing at 95%, you aren't going to hurt the value shooting it assuming you take care of it and I doubt you'll be carrying it in a holster much.
Added: The 6" is my favorite shooter 357 revolver. Have a couple of the 22's also.
It is a very good revolver. It was not popular in 22 when it was sold retail. But I don't think it was because it was a bad revolver, but rather the Diamondback was still being made which has a smaller frame.
Hope you enjoy it. One thing at 95%, you aren't going to hurt the value shooting it assuming you take care of it and I doubt you'll be carrying it in a holster much.
Added: The 6" is my favorite shooter 357 revolver. Have a couple of the 22's also.
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I was given an unfired, Colt Trooper MKIII, 4" barrel revolver chambered in .357 Magnum, serial no.580xxL, several years ago, from the estate of a good friend. It is a Buckeye State Sheriff's Association 50th Anniversary commemorative model, marked "1 of 200" and is fitted to a walnut presentation case. Though I'm aware that commemorative firearms don't necessarily command higher prices and I doubt that I will ever sell this gun, I am curious as to its worth, if nothing else, for insurance purposes.
Anybody have an idea what this old trooper is worth? Thanks.
Anybody have an idea what this old trooper is worth? Thanks.
kilimanjaro
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Customf1, you stole that Trooper, and you couldn't start a collection of Colts with a better price.
I picked up a Lawman Mk III snubnose back in 2008 for $500 and I sold it last year for $700.00. It was a very solid revolver, but I had always wanted a S&W Model 19 snubnose so the Colt went to an eager buyer and the Model 19 became mine. I own a few more Colt DA revolvers though and I like them. I haven't seen any Mk III for under $550 within the past couple of years.
I have a blued Lawman snub. I love that beveled muzzle look like the latter day detective special. Mine looks just like this one.
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=517569816
Don't dry fire any of these Colts without snap caps to keep the firing pin from breaking.
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=517569816
Don't dry fire any of these Colts without snap caps to keep the firing pin from breaking.
Dfariswheel
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I was given an unfired, Colt Trooper MKIII, 4" barrel revolver chambered in .357 Magnum, serial no.580xxL, several years ago, from the estate of a good friend. It is a Buckeye State Sheriff's Association 50th Anniversary commemorative model, marked "1 of 200" and is fitted to a walnut presentation case. Though I'm aware that commemorative firearms don't necessarily command higher prices and I doubt that I will ever sell this gun, I am curious as to its worth, if nothing else, for insurance purposes.
Anybody have an idea what this old trooper is worth? Thanks.
Colt made two of these Buckeye Sheriff Association models.
There were 30 made in bright nickel in September 1981 and 170 in blue also in September 1981.
Assigning a value on special edition commerative Colt's is difficult and is mostly a matter of whatever the market value is, when you can find where one actually sold.
You might talk to some of the people who run auction houses for advice on value.
I'd re-post this on the Colt forum where the experts will see it:
http://www.coltforum.com/forums/forum.php
Anybody have an idea what this old trooper is worth? Thanks.
Colt made two of these Buckeye Sheriff Association models.
There were 30 made in bright nickel in September 1981 and 170 in blue also in September 1981.
Assigning a value on special edition commerative Colt's is difficult and is mostly a matter of whatever the market value is, when you can find where one actually sold.
You might talk to some of the people who run auction houses for advice on value.
I'd re-post this on the Colt forum where the experts will see it:
http://www.coltforum.com/forums/forum.php
aarondhgraham
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I have a pair of MkIII Troopers,,,
I have a pair of Mk-III Troopers,,,
a 4" .357 Magnum,,,
a 6" .22 LR.
The .357 was a working gun carried by a rancher,,,
It rode a holster on his hip for a lot of years.
The .22 is in excellent condition,,,
I've used it on a few early morning bunny hunts,,,
It's a very accurate revolver and has dropped more than a few hoppers.
Their actions are very smooth, especially the well used .357,,,
The .22 has seen only a fraction of that use,,,
But it's action is still a joy to pull.
But they deserve their main complaint,,,
Those guns are Heavy.
Aarond
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I have a pair of Mk-III Troopers,,,
a 4" .357 Magnum,,,
a 6" .22 LR.
The .357 was a working gun carried by a rancher,,,
It rode a holster on his hip for a lot of years.
The .22 is in excellent condition,,,
I've used it on a few early morning bunny hunts,,,
It's a very accurate revolver and has dropped more than a few hoppers.
Their actions are very smooth, especially the well used .357,,,
The .22 has seen only a fraction of that use,,,
But it's action is still a joy to pull.
But they deserve their main complaint,,,
Those guns are Heavy.
Aarond
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