Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this beautiful double-action revolver today for a penny-start auction...this is the Colt Lawman MK III!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Lawman MK III
Serial: 02513U
Date of Manufacture: 1982
Caliber: .357 MAG
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 2"
Optics/Sights: Ramp Front with Frame Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut with Gold Colt Medallions-Lawman Mark III 2 Inch Barrel Version
Action: Double-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
In the late 1960s, Colt's revolvers became too expensive and labor-intensive to remain profitable compared to competitors. The old Colt designs required extensive labor by master assemblers to build the complex, hand-fitted actions. This made Colt uncompetitive in the market, so they decided to design a completely new action unlike anything offered before by any gun maker. This new design was meant to replace the old Colt medium frame revolvers. Just as Colt had previously offered various models in the medium frame category, from service type revolvers to target revolvers, this new design would provide new replacements for those models. The new frame type was named the Colt "J" frame, Mark III. The design was completely new and had nothing in common with the older Colt design. As these new models were set to replace all old medium frame revolvers except the Python, Colt offered a wide range of versions.
The Mark III series was manufactured from 1969 to 1983. The Lawman was a fixed sight Service type revolver. It originally featured a narrow, grooved Service type hammer and narrow grooved trigger. Later models used the same wide Target hammer as the Trooper Mark III. The grips were originally narrow Service grips, but in later production, they were often fitted with Target grips. Nickel and Coltguard finished guns came with Pachmayr "Signature" rubber grips with Colt medallions. The barrel lengths were heavy 4 inches and 2 inches. The early production 2-inch guns had the same exposed ejector rod as the 4-inch version, while later production featured a heavy, shrouded ejector rod barrel that made the gun look like a giant Detective Special. The 4-inch version retained the exposed ejector rod. The 2-inch Lawman also had a rounded butt with special grips that were not used on any other Colt revolver. The available finishes were bright blue, bright nickel, and satin electroless nickel. The caliber was .357 Magnum.
Condition:
As you can see in the many high-resolution photos, this Colt is in Superb condition showing no indicaitons of regular consumer use or handling that we can see whatsoever!
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: Lawman MK III
Serial: 02513U
Date of Manufacture: 1982
Caliber: .357 MAG
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 2"
Optics/Sights: Ramp Front with Frame Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut with Gold Colt Medallions-Lawman Mark III 2 Inch Barrel Version
Action: Double-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
In the late 1960s, Colt's revolvers became too expensive and labor-intensive to remain profitable compared to competitors. The old Colt designs required extensive labor by master assemblers to build the complex, hand-fitted actions. This made Colt uncompetitive in the market, so they decided to design a completely new action unlike anything offered before by any gun maker. This new design was meant to replace the old Colt medium frame revolvers. Just as Colt had previously offered various models in the medium frame category, from service type revolvers to target revolvers, this new design would provide new replacements for those models. The new frame type was named the Colt "J" frame, Mark III. The design was completely new and had nothing in common with the older Colt design. As these new models were set to replace all old medium frame revolvers except the Python, Colt offered a wide range of versions.
The Mark III series was manufactured from 1969 to 1983. The Lawman was a fixed sight Service type revolver. It originally featured a narrow, grooved Service type hammer and narrow grooved trigger. Later models used the same wide Target hammer as the Trooper Mark III. The grips were originally narrow Service grips, but in later production, they were often fitted with Target grips. Nickel and Coltguard finished guns came with Pachmayr "Signature" rubber grips with Colt medallions. The barrel lengths were heavy 4 inches and 2 inches. The early production 2-inch guns had the same exposed ejector rod as the 4-inch version, while later production featured a heavy, shrouded ejector rod barrel that made the gun look like a giant Detective Special. The 4-inch version retained the exposed ejector rod. The 2-inch Lawman also had a rounded butt with special grips that were not used on any other Colt revolver. The available finishes were bright blue, bright nickel, and satin electroless nickel. The caliber was .357 Magnum.
Condition:
As you can see in the many high-resolution photos, this Colt is in Superb condition showing no indicaitons of regular consumer use or handling that we can see whatsoever!
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
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
Any orders placed with magazines that are not compliant with your state, county, or city regulations will not ship with your order.
