Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this outstanding double/single action revolver today for a penny start auction, this is the Colt Trooper MKIII...!
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SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Trooper MKIII
Serial: 78918L
Date of Manufacture: 1980
Caliber: .357 Magnum / .38 Special
Finish: Electroless nickel
Barrel Length: 8"
Optics/Sights: Pinned serrated ramp front with Adjustable micrometer click rear
Stock/Grips: Pachmayr rubber grips with Colt medallions inlaid
Action: Double/Single Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
In the late 1960s, Colt began to be concerned with a decline in its market share because of price increases brought about by the high labor costs inherent in its manufacturing processes. In response, an entirely new product line of revolvers dubbed the MK III series debuted in 1969. Intended to be the first major advancement of Colt’s designs since the beginning of the 20th Century, the MK IIIs used a new ‘J’ frame and had no parts interchangeability with older models. The new revolvers were considered groundbreaking as they were the first modern revolver designs to employ a state-of-the-art transfer-bar lock work system. The sintered parts also allowed for improved fabrication tolerances and could be given a special heat treatment, resulting in a harder, more wear-resistant composition. Using these parts virtually eliminated hand fitting, significantly lowering labor costs associated with the assembly and manufacture of the MK III line.
This was the premium model of the series. This was an adjustable sight, heavy shrouded barrel model fitted with Target grips, Target hammer, and Colt's first Target trigger. Barrel lengths offered were 4 inches, 6 inches, and later in production, 8 inches. Finishes were a new high gloss bright blue-black, bright nickel, and satin electroless nickel, also known as "Coltguard". This satin electroless nickel finish is often mistaken for stainless steel. Calibers were .22LR, .22 Magnum, and .357 Magnum. A few Trooper Mark III's were special ordered by law enforcement in .38 Special.
Contents:
This example will ship with the matching factory labeled box, and factory paperwork 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.
Model: Trooper MKIII
Serial: 78918L
Date of Manufacture: 1980
Caliber: .357 Magnum / .38 Special
Finish: Electroless nickel
Barrel Length: 8"
Optics/Sights: Pinned serrated ramp front with Adjustable micrometer click rear
Stock/Grips: Pachmayr rubber grips with Colt medallions inlaid
Action: Double/Single Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
In the late 1960s, Colt began to be concerned with a decline in its market share because of price increases brought about by the high labor costs inherent in its manufacturing processes. In response, an entirely new product line of revolvers dubbed the MK III series debuted in 1969. Intended to be the first major advancement of Colt’s designs since the beginning of the 20th Century, the MK IIIs used a new ‘J’ frame and had no parts interchangeability with older models. The new revolvers were considered groundbreaking as they were the first modern revolver designs to employ a state-of-the-art transfer-bar lock work system. The sintered parts also allowed for improved fabrication tolerances and could be given a special heat treatment, resulting in a harder, more wear-resistant composition. Using these parts virtually eliminated hand fitting, significantly lowering labor costs associated with the assembly and manufacture of the MK III line.
This was the premium model of the series. This was an adjustable sight, heavy shrouded barrel model fitted with Target grips, Target hammer, and Colt's first Target trigger. Barrel lengths offered were 4 inches, 6 inches, and later in production, 8 inches. Finishes were a new high gloss bright blue-black, bright nickel, and satin electroless nickel, also known as "Coltguard". This satin electroless nickel finish is often mistaken for stainless steel. Calibers were .22LR, .22 Magnum, and .357 Magnum. A few Trooper Mark III's were special ordered by law enforcement in .38 Special.
Contents:
This example will ship with the matching factory labeled box, and factory paperwork 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.
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.
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