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Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this fantastic double-action revolver today for a penny-start auction, this is the Colt Trooper!
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SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Trooper
Serial: 28820
Model: Trooper
Serial: 28820
Date of Manufacture: 1961
Caliber: .357 Magnum
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 6"
Optics/Sights: Serrated Ramp Front and Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Wood with Gold Colt Medallions
Action: Double-Action Revolver
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
In the early 1950's 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 the .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 .357 Magnum and .38 Special.
Contents:
Caliber: .357 Magnum
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 6"
Optics/Sights: Serrated Ramp Front and Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Wood with Gold Colt Medallions
Action: Double-Action Revolver
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
In the early 1950's 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 the .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 .357 Magnum and .38 Special.
Contents:
As you can see from the many high-resolution photos, this example is in Superb condition, showing no signs of consumer use or handling. This example will ship with the factory-labeled Colt box, factory test fire target, and everything 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.
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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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