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Colt Trooper Mark III

gap1916gap1916 Member Posts: 4,977
edited April 2002 in Ask the Experts
I am looking for a camp gun in 357 mag. I know I do not want a Ruger. What can anyone tell me about the Colt Trooper Mark 3. I always wanted a colt and the price on this model looks about right. Should I go with a Smith and Wesson? If so which one? Since this is for camping and hunting trips I want to keep the barrel length at 4 inches. This is just a back up to my rifle. Thanks for any and all input.
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  • gap1916gap1916 Member Posts: 4,977
    edited November -1
    Have a Nickel Trooper Mark III Sr. No is L8648.
    I can't find anything on proof house.
    Any help please??
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  • gap1916gap1916 Member Posts: 4,977
    edited November -1
    I recently inherited a Colt Trooper Mark III, .357 magnum, 4" barrel,
    Stainless or nickel, original wood rips, S/N L87987.

    What is it worth and when was it manufactured.

    Don Haynes
    USAF Retired
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  • gap1916gap1916 Member Posts: 4,977
    edited November -1
    Value of Colt Trooper Mark III, Nickel finish, Stag grips, saw one in 85% or better condition at pawn shop for $400.00 thought the guy was crazy plus he would not budge. Given this is AK but still that is a high price I thought.

    Seeking words of wisdom from the peanut gallery


    Wag

    If force ain't work'n... Your not use'n nough of it
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  • k.stanonikk.stanonik Member Posts: 2,109 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I agree with saxonpig, the closest you will come in S&W is a 586 or 686 they will serve you well also.
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  • ishootblanksishootblanks Member Posts: 170 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    If the choice were mine, I would go with the S&W 686 over the Trooper.

    Without the NRA, the second ammendment would already be gone!
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  • gap1916gap1916 Member Posts: 4,977
    edited November -1
    Thank you for the information. You just gotta love this site. I will hold and feel each gun and make an informed decision. My problem is I might want them all. Thank You again.
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  • sgt.207sgt.207 Member Posts: 41 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Carried a 681 in the early days as a cop - very strong .357mag.
    The Colt is also a nice revolver. I guess it will boil down to which you like best.
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  • royc38royc38 Member Posts: 2,235 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have a friend that shot competition years ago with a Trooper and he swears by them. I acquired one myself (4" blued) but have it in my collection ( has never been fired.) so I can't personally tell you how good they are. If you want good and rugged you might want to check out a Colt King Cobra .357. I have owned one since 1992. Mine is more accurate than I am and as for tuff, it is stronger than a Ruger or Smith although I think the Gp100 and the Smith L frames are good solid dependable guns in there own right. I am a Colt man myself but I can't see you going wrong if you end up with a Smith 586/686. But check on Guns America they have deals on the King Cobra. I think, judging by your criteria you will like it. It also has the full lug barrel and you don't have to pay python prices
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  • royc38royc38 Member Posts: 2,235 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I am sorry about the above post I didn't know I wasn't allowed to use names of other websites on here. Did they change it when they went to the new foremat? If I would have known I wouldn't have done it. Sorry Mr. Moderater
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