While the guns chambered for the first magnum were successes, the early ammunition was not. Only problem with the colt mark iii is no variety on grips,it has a. Full text of colt lawman mk iii, trooper mkiii see other formats frokt sight only original high quality com uf. The colt 1911 is an alltime classic with high recognition as the greatest handgun in the world. Colt handgun nevada centennial, single action 45 colt,22 lr, 5 12 inch. If you require any assistance choosing a holster for your colt mk. As for the projectiles, the glaser safety slug would seem to be a more reasonable alternative. The venerable american firearms manufacturers long and rich history of gun making includes production of the longtime military standby m16 and m4 rifles along with browning machine guns. Note, this manual is obtained electronically from colt and then printed as a very clear copy. Colts early designs played a major role in the popularization of the revolver and the shift away from singleshot pistols. This revolver is in very good condition, there are signs of service or use. The first magnum became an instant hit and colt chambered both their single action and new service model for the. If your firearm does not appear in the listing, please understand that this is not a comprehensive database.
Colt handgun frontier scout,buntline, 22 mag, 9 12 inch barrel, made in 1963, right grip broken, only 1467 made in 22 mag. What you have is a colt mark iii series lawman in 357 magnum that dates to 1969. Spotless inside and out, just a few scuffs to the blue and some bangs on the bottom edges of the grips keep me from calling it collector grade. Buy colt lawman mk iii rare nickel 4 bbl colt box and manual. Rare to find in this fashion this set is all for lawmen 67 bat masterson, 68 pat garrett, 69 wild bill hickok, 70 wyatt earp and low 1xx all.
The replacement was the colt j frame made as the trooper mark iii, lawman mark iii, metropolitan police, and official police mark iii. The colt python was released in 1955 and is considered by many the best gun made by the company. What is the value of a colt lawman series three 357 magnum. However, this semiautomatic pistol is long and heavy. Do you have the box, manual, papers that came with it. Not sure how much of that could be removed if cleaned today. Jan 21, 2015 shooting and discussing a classic colt trooper mk iii in. Colt lawman mk iii caliber 357 magnum ctg revolverhangun. The value of a 357 colt python v 20978 is 1962 the value will depend on the condition and additional options, but pythons are very valuable. Colt lawman mark v double action revolver with plastic cylinder and. Great deals on colt gun original factory boxescases. In terms of accuracy, the colt trooper averaged fiveshot groups approximately 2. Serial number is xxxxx and was purchased new in july, 1978.
No nicks or scratches and has not been fired in 25 years. The colt trooper mk iii is a medium frame doubleaction revolver featuring a six round cylinder. Information provided here is approximate, if you wish to support your investment with the purchase of a complete history and letter of authenticity for your firearm or for more information, please contact colts archive department. Shop our selection of colt antique revolvers from the worlds premier auctions and galleries. There also is a detailed history of the colt firearms company with many photos both color and black and white. Information provided here is approximate, if you wish to support your investment with the purchase of a complete history and letter of authenticity for your firearm or for more information, please contact colt s archive department. The principle is simple, strong metal points hold cartridges securely in the loader until you release them into the revolver with a turn of the speed loader knob. This is a scarce revolver which remains in very good condition. Colt lawman mk iii, trooper mk iii revolverowners manual ebay. I own an original king cobra 6 shot 357 magnum and not the current remake. Colt trooper mkiii, metropolitan mk iii, lawman mk iii. Are they worth the prices they are calling for these days. The colt python is a double action handgun chambered for the.
As the leading dealer of bianchi holsters, opticsplanet offers the full bianchi colt mk iii lawman holster selection. This loader has the proper spacing for 6 rounds and only fits both the king cobra original and the lawman mk iii which i also own. The colt trooper is a medium frame, doubleaction revolver featuring a sixround cylinder, chambered for. This ultra scarce wheel gun was born in 1978 wearing the rare 2 barrel, 6 shot fluted cylinder, blue finish, and the trademark v through the rampant colt logo. I must confess, i never heard about a 2 inch colt lawman therefor my question to you. Completely updated pricing for colt firearms with new entries and photos. The peacekeeper was simply the trooper mark v with a flat black bead. Dimensions sizes measuring from backside of right panel. Colt handgun 1908, 25 acp, made in 1925,still has case colot on trigger and safety, no cracks in grips has a lot of blue on it. You can find a colt 1911 box for sale, storage cases for the colt trooper doubleaction, or containers for colt singleaction revolvers. The pages are crisp and the entire book has excellent contrast and is in very. Does anyone know what the blue book of guns lists a colt.
Colt lawman mk iii and trooper mk iii revolversowners manual. Find colt lawman mkiii revolver parts and schematics today with numrich gun parts. Will they shoot out of time with a steady diet of magnums. If multiple models appear for your serial number simply match the date with the appropriate model, as certain vintage firearms can share serial numbers between different models. These fit my factory wood grips and my altamont exotic carved grips with colt logo and medallion. The new 357 was offered with few options and very few changes were made to it during its production life. Any lawman owners want to offer their thoughts about these guns. This is for a original colt trooper mk v or lawman mk v 357 magnum owners firearm manual.
This left the 357 as odd man out, and in 1961 colt discontinued the 357 model after about 15,000 had been produced. Hogue grips for colt come in rubber as well as hardwood. With the large frame new service model discontinued during the war, colt didnt have any double action revolver in its line that could be chambered for the powerful magnum round. I dont know much about these except that they are very strong framed and are rumored to have brittle firing pins.
The lawman was available in a 4 unshrouded barrel and a 2 barrel rounded butt version. Use advanced search or browse our most popular categories. The trigger pull and return on the colt is a little stiff compared to the smiths but its heavy built like them. All it takes to get the numbers to changes could be minor changes in the design, the beginnings of new time periods and many others. Rare to find in this fashion this set is all for lawmen 67 bat masterson, 68 pat garrett, 69 wild bill hickok, 70 wyatt earp and low 1xx all matching numbers 3500. The colt trooper mark iii superceded the trooper and had a redesigned lock mechanism. Only problem with the colt mark iii is no variety on grips,it has a rare grip frame for the 2 inch model only. Feststehendes visier, kolbenseiten aus holz, blasige.
I have a very nice collection of colt lawman series in 22lr new conditionunturned,unfired, in orig. If you require any assistance choosing a holster for your colt mk iii lawman handgun, our customer service professionals are happy to guide you to the ideal solution. Barrel lengths were a heavy barrel 4 inch with an exposed ejector rod, and a 2 inch barrel version with a detective speciallike heavy, shrouded ejector rod barrel. It was manufactured from 1969 to 1983 in blue and nickel finish with 4, 6, and 8inch barrel lengths. Pythons have a reputation for accuracy, smooth trigger pull, and a tight cylinder lockup. Check out our collection of bianchi holsters for colt mk iii lawman firearms. Pdf download from the standard catalog of firearms. They are similar in size and function to the colt trooper and colt lawman revolvers. It has also only been cleaned twice in the time and shows some corrosion. The colt python was first introduced in 1955 as colt s topoftheline model and. Earl knew that in those largely prehollowpoint days, the super.
They are similar in size and function to the colt trooper and colt lawman revolvers history. This is an original colt firearms manual that is hard to find. Apr 03, 2020 a doubleaction revolver using replaceable preloaded cylinders. Pachmayr black rubber grips colt trooper mk 3 lawmen official police cjs new. Mar 29, 2018 the colt python was released in 1955 and is considered by many the best gun made by the company. Colts special revolver for airline pilots forgotten weapons.
Read the instructions, warnings and cautions in this manual carefully before using this firearm. I would take another nickel trooper mkiii over a new python myself. These grips fit the colt lawman mkiii, metropolitan mkiii, offical. Shooting and discussing a classic colt trooper mk iii in. Because of that, to perform a manual colt serial number lookup, you have to accumulate experience in addition to. Im wondering if somebody at colt hadnt read that book. Well, colt serial numbers tend to go across the board in a rather unpredictable pattern so its near impossible to read without reference books. May 25, 2019 well, colt serial numbers tend to go across the board in a rather unpredictable pattern so its near impossible to read without reference books. New and used colt pistols and revolvers for sale on. Designed as a less expensive alternative to the upscale colt. Sep 10, 2011 i have a very nice collection of colt lawman series in 22lr new conditionunturned,unfired, in orig.
Mar 17, 2009 first of all if you are lucky to own one congratulations, they are hard to find and they are good guns. Dom 1976 available for purchase at our online store the lawman was a. Please visit the website and check out what the great folks who support us have to offer. Materials affordable colt boxes are made from colt boxes may be made of different materials depending on their era of production or the firearms they are designed for. I too have learned a little bit more about colts production history. Enter the serial number, without spaces or dashes, to search the database. The lawman mark v was a fixed sight service type revolver. The colt trooper handgun was made from 1953 to 1969.
Very good condition with minor shelf wear on the bind. Colt gun original factory boxescases for sale in stock ebay. A series speedloader loads cartridges into revolver instantly. The revolver was built on the colt iframe, also known as the old. It must be a 2 inch model even a 3 inch barrel is to long for him. A doubleaction revolver using replaceable preloaded cylinders. Colt is a united states firearms manufacturer, founded in 1855. We are offering for sale a colt model lawman mk iii revolver chambered in.