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dngrs1
I have a double action pistol w/ 4 5/8" barrel. On the left side of the barrel is imprinted "PEACEKEEPER"
"357 MAGNUM CTG"
On the right side is imprinted "Colts PT. EA. MFG.CO. HARTFORD CONN. USA" Serial # is 51XXX
I cannot find any reference to a double action Peacekeeper model manufactured by Colt.Is this a 'real' Colt or an imitation? If real, when was it manufactured? If imitation, who made it? Any help would be appreciated.
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  • captkirk3@dslextreme.com
    Welcome to the Forums: Your question your PEACEKEEPER should be answered by JUDGE COLT...He's a Member of these Forums and the Resident Authority on the subject...I'm sure that he'l be answering in a short while.......

    Captain Kirk, Tech Staff
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  • mark christian
    I have an example of the exact same Colt Peacekeeper revolver in the 41,000 serial number range. All of these that I have seen had either 4 or 6" barrels (mine is a 6"). These were only made for a couple of years back in the mid 1980's and were a variation of the Trooper MK V. They all have a matt finish that looks very military and is the reason that I purchased the pistol in the first place. Mine has a white outline rear sight and a red insert in the front sight and came with soft "rubber" finger groove stocks with a gold Colt emblem. I like my Peacekeeper and shoot it quite a bit, although my 3" Python is still my favorite Colt double action revolver. I would suppose a nice example would be worth around $300. There is no collectors interest in this model that I am aware of- but they are great shooters.

    Mark T. Christian
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  • RancheroPaul
    "PEACEKEEPER" has a rather nice sound to it, huh? This gun was manufactured for only three years, from 1985 to 1987. The interesting feature is that it has a "Ventilated Rib" along the top of the Barrel, borrowed from the Python. However, although it has a shrouded ejector rod, the underlug is immediately blended into the barrel after the ejector rod is covered.

    The Trooper Mark V has an identical profile but that Model was available in Colt Blue or Nickle, (Stainless was NOT an option), and had either Checkered Walnut Gold Medallion Grips, or the Pachmyr "Presentation" Rubber checkered grips with Gold Medallions.

    Both of these Guns sported Gold grip Medallions on the 1987 Models with the 150th Anniversary Medallion.

    The Peacekeeper was the "Economy Model" and came only with a Black Oxide finish the same as the AR-15 of those years and only came with Pachmyr Presentation Rubber Grips.

    Barrel length was 4 inch or 6 inch. No other barrel lengths were made or advertised. All had red ramp front sight and white outline rear Accro adjustable sight. The last manufacturer's "Suggested Retail" price for this gun was $330.00.

    There has been little collector interest to date, primarily because they are a "recent" model and most folks are unaware they were made in a small number. Eventually, I would expect Collector interest to climb dramatically. The Action of the Peacekeeper is identical to the Trooper Mark V, which was a new shorter action which gives a very crisp trigger, especially in double action shooting. Very nice gun to shoot with a very durable finish.......! But, and this is only my opinion, it has the "Ugliest" of all finishs ever put on a Colt Revolver!



    If there are no "Dumb Questions," Why do you want a "Dumb Answer?"
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  • JudgeColt
    I can add nothing to the excellent and complete information provided by MTC and RP, and could not have told you as much without some research, if then. (I do not keep up much with Colts less than forty years old.) RP's point is well taken that there are recent rarities that someday may be valuable collectors items. I do not look for the rarity of the Peacekeeper to elevate it much above regular J-frame Colts until none of use can benefit from that appreciation.

    The mishapen trigger guard of the Mark III/V Colts has always been their downfall esthetically for me. I have often speculated that someone thought a better-looking design would take sales away from the much higher priced Pythons, etc.. I like their massive appearance and they are one of the strongest of revolvers, but that trigger guard shape is UGLY.

    You have a good utilitarian revolver that has some small potential distant collector value, but you will not be alble to retire on it. Shoot and enjoy.
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  • dngrs1
    I must have measured the barrel incorrectly the first time as it is in fact 4". Thanks for all the info. I do enjoy shooting this pistol and it has come in handy a time or two against Rattlesnakes while hiking in the desert. I bought this pistol about 2 or 3 yrs. ago at a pawn shop for $125. It is in very good cond. Again, thanks for the responses.
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