RancheroPaul/Judge Colt ?
As you gentlemen have the Colt expertise-a few questions-
I recently purchased an estate and the most modern arm was a Colt Trooper. Arm is in .22lr-4"-wide hammer-target stocks. Condition is
about 98% + strong. No scratches, dings, worn blue, etc. Some would call it mint but I consider it just excellent. I do not purchase or consider the Blue Book viable but my last book 16th edition says this is scarce. I rather doubt it but your input would be appreciated.
Serial No. is 77054. I have the original box and papers. Any idea of
manufacturing date and a fair price for re-sale? Thank you in advance,
Steve
I recently purchased an estate and the most modern arm was a Colt Trooper. Arm is in .22lr-4"-wide hammer-target stocks. Condition is
about 98% + strong. No scratches, dings, worn blue, etc. Some would call it mint but I consider it just excellent. I do not purchase or consider the Blue Book viable but my last book 16th edition says this is scarce. I rather doubt it but your input would be appreciated.
Serial No. is 77054. I have the original box and papers. Any idea of
manufacturing date and a fair price for re-sale? Thank you in advance,
Steve
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Steve:
The Trooper was made from 1953 until 1969, when Colt started the "J" Frame series of guns, (MK III's). First of all, this gun in 98% condition with box and papers would definitely have a lot of "Collector" interest! This gun has the exact same action found on the Pythons of that same era and you can probably tell that if you have "dry-fired" it only once to see what kind of trigger it has......smooth, huh?
Back to the gun. Yes, these are definitely a "scarce" gun! Depending on what you are planning, this is definitely a "keeper."
According to the serial number you have provided here, gun was probably made in late January or early February, 1955......Yes! Sounds like you have found a very desireable one!
Here would be my valuation of this gun and a figure I would not have a problem paying myself based on your assessment of condition. I think $575 to $600 would be a "middle" price. If the gun is a little better or a little worse, some adjustment may be forthcoming. However, this would be in my area and you might have "Regional" price differences. Also, this price could be affected by a Collector's desire to own this gun and a figure of $700 could be realistic. Congrations on the find!
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As usual. RP has it well covered. Put the Trooper on the auction site with some good pictures and see what it brings. 0 -
RancheroPaul,
Thank you for the valuable information.
JudgeColt, I likely will do just that.
Best, Steve0 -
Steve: You're always welcome.
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