When was the Colt Trooper MK III made?

1969
In response, an entirely new product line of revolvers dubbed the MK III series debuted in 1969. Intended to be the first major advancement of Colt’s designs since the beginning of the 20th century, the MK IIIs used a new ‘J’ frame and had no parts interchangeability with older models.

What frame is a Colt Lawman?

The Lawman was made as both a Mark III and a Mark V version. The Mark III was Colt’s “J” frame, the Mark V was a “V” frame. These shared the same frame size as the King Cobra. These are “about” the same size frame and cylinder as a Python.

When did the Colt Trooper Mk III come out?

Colt Trooper Mk III, (circa 1980) with a 4″ barrel and aftermarket wood grips. In the late 1960s, Colt began to be concerned with a decline in its market share because of price increases brought about by the high labor costs inherent in its manufacturing processes.

When did the Colt Lawman Mk III come out?

As with the MK III Trooper, the MK III Lawman was produced from 1969 to 1983. 1982 – 1985 As with the MK III, the Mark V series was an entirely new product line of models which included Official Police, Lawman, and Trooper variants. The MK V series was based on a new, slightly smaller ‘V’ frame, similar in size to Smith & Wesson’s ‘K’ frame.

What are the models of the Colt Trooper?

The MK III series incorporated a number of models, several of which were updates of existing designs. Classic models included the venerable Colt Official Police chambered in .38 Special as the basic/entry-level offering, and the Trooper in .357 Magnum. New members of the line up included the Lawman, Metropolitan Police, and Border Patrol.

Is there a lawman version of the Colt Trooper?

For those looking for an even more low-frills version of the Trooper, Colt produced a variant with fixed sights but retained the same profile, and marketed it as the 35-ounce Lawman for about 15 years. One of these things is not like the others!