Colt Trooper MK III Mark 3 Blue 4” .22 WMRF Magnum 22 Mag Double Action Revolver & Box, MFD 1980

LSB#: 170527MH09

Make: Colt

Model: Trooper MK III

Serial Number: Y11082

Year of Manufacture: 1980

Caliber: .22 WMR

Action Type: 6-Shot, Double / Single Action, Swing-Out Fluted Cylinder Revolver

Markings: The left of the barrel is marked “TROOPER MK III / * .22 MAGNUM R.F. * “, the right is marked “COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A.” The crane and cut are marked with the serial number, the left side plate has a Rampant Colt logo. The front left of the trigger guard bow has the “VP” in triangle proof, the rear is marked “L”. The factory box is serialized to the revolver.

Barrel Length: 4”

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a serrated ramp blade, pinned onto the rib. The rear sight is a flat top, square notched leaf in a base that is adjustable for windage and elevation.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are checkered wood with Colt logo medallions. The stocks are free of notable marks and damages. There are no chips or cracks. The grips rate in about Excellent overall condition.

Type of Finish: Blue

Finish Originality: Factory Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore.

Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 98% of its metal finish. The cylinder has a faint drag line. There are light scattered scratches and marks to the finish. There are a few marks on the muzzle. The markings are crisp. Overall, this handgun rates in about Fine – Excellent condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this handgun.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Included is the revolver’s serialized factory cardboard outer sleeve box, showing some roughing at the edges from storage, some tears and a missing end flap. Also included are the two foam inner halves, showing some compression and light oil staining. some of the factory paperwork are included as photoed. The hang tag is present.

Our Assessment: A lot of guns come though this shop, but few look this good with a box as torn up as this. The box looks like it has been through a battelfield, while the gun appears lightly used and well cared for. The drag line is visible in the finish, but has not worn though it. The top strap and face of the cylinder has the lightest amount of flame cutting. The bore is a little dirty, but no erosion. Our guess is that when this gun was bought the excitement of the purchase was too overwhelming to contain and the box was torn open to get to the gun. The manual and paperwork ripped from the foam to get a quick read. After a day or two at the range and maybe occasional firing the gun was stored. The box, though torn and tattered, was set aside, just in case it was ever needed…

CA Legal or CA Private Party Transferable: This handgun CANNOT be transferred as a dealer sale in California. This handgun CAN be sold as a Private Party Transfer (PPT) at our Simi Valley shop.