17-09-2021

Colt Trooper Mk V Serial Numbers

Colt Trooper Mk V Serial Numbers
Colt Trooper Mk V Serial Numbers Chart
Colt Anaconda Serial Numbers By Year

When Colt ceased production of their double-action revolvers back in 1999 there was much wailing and gnashing of the teeth amongst the Colt aficionados. It remained possible to get a Colt Python made to special order up until 2005 when all production completely ceased. So in recent years if someone has wanted a Colt double-action they have needed to shop around to find a good used one. So Colt’s recent re-entry into the double action revolver market with their new Colt Cobra is welcome and we hope that goes well for them. But we also observe that the new Colt Cobra is a new design, we don’t know if Colt will be making such classics as the Colt Python again in its original form although there are no doubt many potential buyers out there just itching to burn a Colt Python sized hole in their boringly full wallets.

I have a Colt Trooper mk.V that I bought new in early 1984. My serial number is about 9,000 higher than yours. Mine has wood grips, sort of nothing special type. Not good looking or bad looking. I do not have a digital camera to send you a picture, but I could tell you, if you can post a picture, if mine are the same or similar. May 25, 2019 The serial number of a gun carries information about its background.Let's explore the secret behind Colt serial numbers now! Outdoor Fact Outdoorfact.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to.

This Colt Trooper Mk III is an example of the second hand Colt double-action revolvers currently available.

Revolvers on the second hand market are obviously not new and buyers have to be aware of what to look for if purchasing one. The Colt Trooper Mk III in the pictures above is an example that is to be offered at auction by Rock Island Auction on March 23rd, 2017.

You will find the sale page for the above pictured revolver if you click here.

The condition of that revolver is rated by Rock Island Auction as being; “ND – VERY GOOD: in working condition, 80% finish or better.”

The early model Colt Trooper was made in .22lr, .38 Special, and as the “Colt .357” in .357 Magnum. (Picture courtesy [email protected]).

Colt Trooper Mark I and Colt .357

The Colt Trooper first appeared in 1953 and remained in production until it was replaced by the Mark III version in 1969. This first model Colt Trooper was based on the Colt “I” frame as used for the Officer’s Model Match and offered in .22lr and .38 Special. The Colt .357 version was based on the same “I” frame which would in 1955 be used as the basis for the Colt Python also.

Colt .357 with cylinder open. This revolver was built on the same frame that would be used on the later Colt Python. (Picture courtesy gunauction.com).

Colt Trooper Mark III

In 1969 Colt decided to keep the Colt Python as their premiere model and change the design of the Colt Trooper to make it cheaper to manufacture and sell. This led Colt to design their new “J” frame which did away with the extensive hand fitting and forging that made their revolvers such as the Python more expensive than the competition.

Comparison between the older style “I” frame as used on the Colt Python and pre-1969 Trooper (left), and the Mark III’s “J” frame with stainless steel coil main spring (right). (Picture courtesy smith-wessonforum.com).

The Colt Trooper Mark III essentially became the “working man’s Python”. Colt was able to reduce manufacturing costs by moving to sintered internal parts which could be more easily fitted and heat treated. The new action also did away with the “V” mainspring and replaced it with a stainless steel coil mainspring. These changes largely eliminated expensive hand fitting but still produced a durable revolver of excellent Colt quality.

The Colt Trooper Mark III was a top quality revolver at an affordable price. (Picture courtesy gunsamerica.com).

The Colt Trooper Mark III was the top of the line revolver in the new “J” frame series. It featured a full top rib and shrouded ejector rod. The Trooper Mark III was also the first of Colt’s revolvers to be fitted with a transfer-bar lock-work system which precluded the possibility of the hammer discharging the revolver unless the trigger was pressed. This was of particular interest to law enforcement agencies and a great advantage over the older lock-work system of the previous models.

The Colt Trooper Mark III was fitted with target grips, a wider target hammer, and adjustable sights. It was available finished in the beautiful Colt Royal Blue, bright nickel, or the “Coltguard” satin nickel finish. This model was made from 1969-1982.

Colt Trooper Mark III with target grips and adjustable sights finished in Colt’s impeccable Royal Blue. (Picture courtesy collectorsfirearms.com).

Colt Trooper Mark V

Colt Trooper Mark V with original box. This one has the Python style ventilated rib. (Picture courtesy collectorsfirearms.com).

The Colt Trooper Mark V was made from 1982-1985 on yet another new frame, the Colt “V” frame, which was slightly smaller than the “J” frame of the Mark III and about the same size as the Smith & Wesson “K” frame. The style of the revolver was kept much the same as the Mark III but with the option to have either the solid top rib of the Mark III or a ventilated top rib as used on the Python. Internal parts were mostly castings which helped to keep costs down again and the trigger system was re-designed and improved to reduce lock-time.

Conclusion

The Colt Trooper in its three variants is not as legendary as the Colt Python but they are a great revolver and are slightly less expensive on the second hand market. With Colt’s impeccable Royal Blue or nickel finish these are beautifully made revolvers.

You can find a whole range of Colt Trooper revolvers for sale at Collectors Firearms if you click here.

For collectors you can also find some interesting Mark I Colt .357 revolvers at Guns International.com; a blued one if you click here, and a bright nickel one here.

So if you’ve got a wallet with some boring money in it and would really like to exchange that boringly ordinary cash for a nice interesting revolver then there could be a neat Colt revolver in your future. You just need to make a decision; “The money or the gun?”

Jon Branch is the founder and senior editor of Revivaler and has written a significant number of articles for various publications including official Buying Guides for eBay, classic car articles for Hagerty, magazine articles for both the Australian Shooters Journal and the Australian Shooter, and he’s a long time contributor to Silodrome.

Jon has done radio, television, magazine and newspaper interviews on various issues, and has traveled extensively, having lived in Britain, Australia, China and Hong Kong. His travels have taken him to Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Japan and a number of other countries. He has studied the Japanese sword arts and has a long history of involvement in the shooting sports, which has included authoring submissions to government on various firearms related issues and assisting in the design and establishment of shooting ranges.

.44 Magnum Colt Anaconda in three barrel lengths Type Place of origin United States Production history Manufacturer Colt's Manufacturing Company Produced 1990—2003 Variants Specifications Weight. 47 oz. / 1.3kg (4 in bbl). 53 oz. / 1.5kg (6 in bbl). 59 oz.

/ 1.7kg (8 in bbl) Length. 9⅝ in / 24.5cm (4 in bbl). 11⅝ in / 29.5cm (6 in bbl).

13⅝ in / 34.6cm (8 in bbl) length. 4 in bbl (102 mm). 6 in bbl (153 mm).

8 in bbl (203 mm). Double-action Feed system Six round cylinder Sights Adjustable open iron sights. Contents. Development Built on a new and heavier ‘MM’ frame, the Anaconda was brought out to compete with contemporaries such as the, the and, and the Model 44.

Considering that many of these models had been marketed and sold for fully 35 years upon its introduction, the Anaconda was a very late entry into the large-bore market. Unlike most other pistols introduced in the 1980s and 1990s, the Anaconda was never offered with a finish, but was available only in. When originally introduced Anacondas were plagued with poor accuracy, but changes to the quickly corrected the problems to the point that Colt billed its new pistol as among the most accurate revolvers in production. Anaconda revolvers were primarily marketed for sport shooters and hunters, as they are too large for general duty use or, although made-to-order limited production versions of the gun continued to be available from the Colt custom gun shop until approximately 2003. Features Originally chambered for the.44 Magnum cartridge, in 1993 the Anaconda began to be offered in cartridge as well. Its fit and finish resembled an upsized married to a ventilated-rib barrel reminiscent of the.

Initially marketed with a satin brushed stainless finish, a highly polished mirror-like option known as 'Ultimate Stainless' was cataloged for a time through the Colt Custom Shop. Anacondas came equipped with four, six, or eight inch barrels, finger-grooved with colored 'Rampant Colt', large type and, as well as with a front and fully white outline rear. Some models were factory for mounting, while others shipped with reducing.

The trigger actions on these guns are rated as very high-quality, and the heavy-duty solid construction and weight tends to absorb recoil, making the Anaconda relatively easy to shoot with heavy loads. Kodiak Introduced in 1993, the Kodiak was similar to the Anaconda in that it was constructed entirely of stainless steel, but offered the additional features of a recoil-reducing factory magna-ported barrel and unfluted cylinder. There were 2000 Kodiaks made as a special run of Anacondas, breaking away from their long history of naming revolvers after snakes. A special run of 1000 King Cobras was made about the same time, having the same Magna-Ported barrel and unfluted cylinder and were called the Grizzly. There was an uncataloged 5' barrel version of the Anaconda, with reportedly less than 150 made.

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These 5' versions command very high prices when they are encountered. Additionally, Colt made an extremely low number of 4' barrel Anacondas chambered in.45 Colt. This ultra-rare variation commands a premium price when encountered as well. See also. References.

COLT ANACONDA COLT ANACONDA 'MM' FRAME In 1942 Colt discontinued it's large frame double action revolver, the New Service. Colt would not build another large frame model until 1990, when it introduced the Colt Anaconda. The Anaconda was a stainless steel revolver based on the proven King Cobra revolver design, using a transfer bar ignition-safety action. The Anaconda was specifically designed for unlimited use of.44 Magnum ammo and had a massive forged frame and cylinder heat treated to provide the maximum strength.

It was chambered in the.44 Magnum, and the.45 Long Colt. Barrel lengths were 4', 5' (Rare and not cataloged), 6', and 8'. Magna-porting for the barrel was offered on some versions. Unusually, the right side of the barrel was marked 'Double Action Revolver' and the usual 'Colt's P.T.F.A. Hartford Conn. USA' on some models, and '.44 Magnum Cartridge' and 'Colt's P.T.F.A. Hartford Conn.

USA', on other models. Finishes were satin stainless matte finish, bright polish stainless on some models, and in Realtree Camouflage. The Anaconda was produced from 1990 to 1999, then reintroduced from 2002 to 2006 as a Colt Custom Shop special order model. VARIATIONS Anaconda First Edition. Made to introduce the Anaconda model. It had an Ultimate Bright polished finish.

Marked on the barrel with 'Colt Anaconda First Edition'. Came in an aluminum carrying case.

Serial numbers ran from 'MM00001' to 'MM01000'. There were 1,000 made in 1990. This was a.44 Magnum with 4' or 6' Magna-ported barrel, with non-fluted cylinder.

The barrel is stamped with 'Colt Kodiak.44 Magnum' and a bear paw on the left side of the barrel. Serial numbers started with 'CKA'.

There were about 2,000 made in 1993. Anaconda Realtree Camouflage. This was an Anaconda fitted with a Redfield EER 2 1/2- 7x scope, and finished in Realtree Gray camouflage finish. It came in a soft case in Realtree camo marked in yellow embroidery with 'Team Colt Realtree'. It had an 8 inch barrel and was fitted with Hogue Mono-Grip rubber grips with a Serpentine Colt logo molded on the right side. The gun, scope, and mount were finished in Realtree gray camouflage.

The barrel was marked 'Colt Realtree.44 Magnum'. There were no iron sights fitted.

Colt Anaconda Serial Number Search

Made in 1996. ANACONDA REALTREE CAMOFLAGE Anaconda Hunter. This was a.44 Magnum fitted with a Leupold 2x scope, a carrying case, cleaning accessories, and both walnut and rubber grips. Barrel was 8 inches. Made from 1991 to 1993. Anaconda Custom Ported. A.44 Magnum in 6' or 8' barrels with Magna-Porting.

Fitted with Colt Ellision Target rear sight. A custom contoured trigger, and Pachmayr rubber grips. The finish was brushed stainless. Made from 1992 to 1993, then reintroduced from 1995 to 1996, and again from 2002 to 2003. MAGNA-PORTED BARREL GRIPS Colt used the same size and shape grip frame on the Trooper Mark V, the King Cobra, and the Anaconda.