Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this double-action revolver today for a penny-start auction; this is the Colt Lawman MK III.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Lawman MK III
Serial: 39908L
Date of Manufacture: 1979
Caliber: .357 Magnum
Finish: Nickel
Barrel Length: 2"
Optics/Sights: Frame Notched Rear w/ Fixed Ramped Front
Stock/Grips: Checkered Hardwood Grips with Gold Colt Medallions
Action: Double-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt Lawman MK III is a robust double-action revolver developed during the late 1960s and 1970s as a durable, duty-oriented sidearm intended primarily for law enforcement and service use, combining Colt craftsmanship with a redesigned internal action built for strength and simplified manufacturing. Manufactured by Colt's Manufacturing Company beginning in 1969, the Lawman MK III was chambered primarily in .357 Magnum and built on Colt’s new “J-frame” MK III action, a completely redesigned revolver mechanism that differed significantly from the company’s older, more intricate lockwork used in revolvers such as the Python and Official Police. One of the defining characteristics of the Lawman MK III was its use of a transfer-bar ignition system and coil springs rather than the traditional Colt V-spring mechanism, resulting in a stronger, more durable action that required less hand fitting and was better suited for heavy use with full-power magnum ammunition. The revolver typically featured fixed sights, a heavy barrel, and a six-shot cylinder, with barrel lengths commonly offered in 2-inch, 4-inch, and 6-inch configurations. Most examples were produced in either blued carbon steel or nickel finishes and fitted with checkered walnut grips or service-style stocks, depending on the intended configuration. Mechanically, the revolver operated in both double-action and single-action modes and became known for its solid lockup and substantial frame strength, allowing it to handle continuous .357 Magnum use more effectively than some earlier medium-frame revolvers.
Model: Lawman MK III
Serial: 39908L
Date of Manufacture: 1979
Caliber: .357 Magnum
Finish: Nickel
Barrel Length: 2"
Optics/Sights: Frame Notched Rear w/ Fixed Ramped Front
Stock/Grips: Checkered Hardwood Grips with Gold Colt Medallions
Action: Double-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt Lawman MK III is a robust double-action revolver developed during the late 1960s and 1970s as a durable, duty-oriented sidearm intended primarily for law enforcement and service use, combining Colt craftsmanship with a redesigned internal action built for strength and simplified manufacturing. Manufactured by Colt's Manufacturing Company beginning in 1969, the Lawman MK III was chambered primarily in .357 Magnum and built on Colt’s new “J-frame” MK III action, a completely redesigned revolver mechanism that differed significantly from the company’s older, more intricate lockwork used in revolvers such as the Python and Official Police. One of the defining characteristics of the Lawman MK III was its use of a transfer-bar ignition system and coil springs rather than the traditional Colt V-spring mechanism, resulting in a stronger, more durable action that required less hand fitting and was better suited for heavy use with full-power magnum ammunition. The revolver typically featured fixed sights, a heavy barrel, and a six-shot cylinder, with barrel lengths commonly offered in 2-inch, 4-inch, and 6-inch configurations. Most examples were produced in either blued carbon steel or nickel finishes and fitted with checkered walnut grips or service-style stocks, depending on the intended configuration. Mechanically, the revolver operated in both double-action and single-action modes and became known for its solid lockup and substantial frame strength, allowing it to handle continuous .357 Magnum use more effectively than some earlier medium-frame revolvers.
In practical use, the Colt Lawman MK III earned a strong reputation for reliability, durability, and straightforward service performance, particularly among police officers who needed a dependable sidearm capable of enduring hard daily carry and regular qualification shooting. Shooters often appreciated the revolver’s balance, manageable recoil, and smooth Colt trigger characteristics, even though the MK III action had a different feel from the hand-fitted actions of earlier Colt revolvers. The heavy barrel versions were especially valued for their improved recoil control and steady handling during rapid fire. During the 1970s, the Lawman MK III became an important part of Colt’s effort to modernize its revolver lineup in response to increasing competition from Smith & Wesson and Ruger service revolvers. Although eventually overshadowed by the rise of semi-automatic pistols in law enforcement, the Lawman MK III remained respected for its ruggedness and practical design. Today, the Colt Lawman MK III is regarded as one of the most durable and underrated Colt service revolvers of its era, admired for its strengthened action, dependable .357 Magnum performance, and important role in the evolution of modern Colt double-action revolvers.
Contents:
Contents:
This example will ship with the factory-labeled Colt box and all other contents pictured above.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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Additional Information
GunbrokerLink: |
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1177553856 |
BidPrice: |
106.99 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-05-31 21:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
2026.01 |
SoldOutTime: |
2026-05-31 17:42:46 |
