Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this incredible double/single action revolver today for a penny start auction, this is the Colt Trooper!
The Colt Trooper was introduced in 1953. This particular example was produced in 1954, making it an early second-year production model!
The Colt Trooper was introduced in 1953. This particular example was produced in 1954, making it an early second-year production model!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Trooper
Serial: 907813
Date of Manufacture: 1954
Caliber: .38 Special
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 4"
Optics/Sights: Serrated ramp front with adjustable rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered walnut grips with Colt medallions
Action: Double/Single Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
In the early 1950s, Colt began to update their product line with upgraded revolvers. Colt realized that the gun buyers now wanted double-action revolvers to have adjustable sights, so they offered two new models with the desired feature. These were the 357 Model and the Trooper. The Trooper was intended to be sold to law enforcement and civilians wanting a less expensive adjustable sighted revolver, with the 357 model for sale to those wanting the .357 Magnum cartridge or wanting a higher quality revolver. The new Trooper model was really nothing more than the Colt Officer's Model Match with a ramped front sight on a large ramp base. The Frame was Colt's standard medium-size "E" frame that had been made virtually unchanged since 1908. The only real change was to thicken the top strap to allow extra metal so an adjustable rear sight could be installed. The new revolver was introduced in 1953 and was an immediate success with law enforcement and civilian shooters.
Offered in .38 Special, Colt also introduced a .22LR version for use as a "trainer" gun to complement the .38 Special version. The Trooper sold well, but the 357 sales were less than expected due to the introduction in 1955 of the super-premium Python. The Trooper continued to sell well to law enforcement and civilians, but those wanting the .357 Magnum cartridge and a higher quality gun were buying the Python. With sales of the 357 down, Colt decided to simplify the line in 1961 by discontinuing the 357 and offering the Trooper in the .357 Magnum as well as the .38 Special.
The original Trooper had been made on the "E" frame which had the firing pin mounted on the hammer. The 357 and Python used the new "I" frame, which was basically the "E" frame only with the firing pin mounted in the frame. What Colt actually did was to switch the Trooper to the "I" frame and discontinue the "E" frame version. After this, the Trooper was available in either .38 Special or .357 Magnum with the frame-mounted "I" frame firing pin. The .22LR model continued to use the "E" frame. The Trooper continued to sell reasonably well up until 1969, when Colt discontinued all the old-style "E&I" frame revolvers except for the Python.
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.
Model: Trooper
Serial: 907813
Date of Manufacture: 1954
Caliber: .38 Special
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 4"
Optics/Sights: Serrated ramp front with adjustable rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered walnut grips with Colt medallions
Action: Double/Single Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
In the early 1950s, Colt began to update their product line with upgraded revolvers. Colt realized that the gun buyers now wanted double-action revolvers to have adjustable sights, so they offered two new models with the desired feature. These were the 357 Model and the Trooper. The Trooper was intended to be sold to law enforcement and civilians wanting a less expensive adjustable sighted revolver, with the 357 model for sale to those wanting the .357 Magnum cartridge or wanting a higher quality revolver. The new Trooper model was really nothing more than the Colt Officer's Model Match with a ramped front sight on a large ramp base. The Frame was Colt's standard medium-size "E" frame that had been made virtually unchanged since 1908. The only real change was to thicken the top strap to allow extra metal so an adjustable rear sight could be installed. The new revolver was introduced in 1953 and was an immediate success with law enforcement and civilian shooters.
Offered in .38 Special, Colt also introduced a .22LR version for use as a "trainer" gun to complement the .38 Special version. The Trooper sold well, but the 357 sales were less than expected due to the introduction in 1955 of the super-premium Python. The Trooper continued to sell well to law enforcement and civilians, but those wanting the .357 Magnum cartridge and a higher quality gun were buying the Python. With sales of the 357 down, Colt decided to simplify the line in 1961 by discontinuing the 357 and offering the Trooper in the .357 Magnum as well as the .38 Special.
The original Trooper had been made on the "E" frame which had the firing pin mounted on the hammer. The 357 and Python used the new "I" frame, which was basically the "E" frame only with the firing pin mounted in the frame. What Colt actually did was to switch the Trooper to the "I" frame and discontinue the "E" frame version. After this, the Trooper was available in either .38 Special or .357 Magnum with the frame-mounted "I" frame firing pin. The .22LR model continued to use the "E" frame. The Trooper continued to sell reasonably well up until 1969, when Colt discontinued all the old-style "E&I" frame revolvers except for the Python.
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.
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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.
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