DWalt
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It would be a tossup among several of my favorite guns of all types as to the one I would give up last. My 1959 3-5-7 would certainly be on the short list. But it would definitely be the last of all my revolvers to go.
Colt Three Fifty Seven
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italiansport
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I just pulled out my Colt 357 to have a look. It's a 6" example and the serial # is 65xx. I haven't shot mine for awhile and it remains is an easy 98% condition. These are truly great revolvers and I doubt if they'll ever be made again.
Jim
Jim
bmcgilvray
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I picked up a low serial number 6-inch Colt 3 5 7 last year after several years of on and off negotiations for it. Still so grateful to the seller.
Stuck up this thread over on "Brand X" forum, a really nice place to be for those of us who are "dually afflicted."
A Colt 3 5 7 Discussion Thread
It would appear that Photobucket wants me to quit sponging off of them for free and pay for some sort of upgrade as they've curtailed the photo links, something they do occasionally lately. I've exceeded their monthly use limit. The photos are suppose to return after the 25th of the month which is the anniversary date that I signed up for photobucket.
Smith & Wessons of traditional classic manufacture are my favorites of all, but nice classic Colts are awfully gratifying to own and shoot as well.
Stuck up this thread over on "Brand X" forum, a really nice place to be for those of us who are "dually afflicted."
A Colt 3 5 7 Discussion Thread
It would appear that Photobucket wants me to quit sponging off of them for free and pay for some sort of upgrade as they've curtailed the photo links, something they do occasionally lately. I've exceeded their monthly use limit. The photos are suppose to return after the 25th of the month which is the anniversary date that I signed up for photobucket.
Smith & Wessons of traditional classic manufacture are my favorites of all, but nice classic Colts are awfully gratifying to own and shoot as well.
I am going to have to claim ignorance on what a target hammer is on a Colt! It does appear to be the same as the first 2 guns.
Ed
Ed
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I happen to be holding the 1969 Gun Digest, which would have come out in 1968.
The retail price for a Colt Trooper was $116.50.
Or, $122.25 "with wide spur hammer and target stocks".
Since the ones you guys have are used, I can only offer $99.00 for them
The retail price for a Colt Trooper was $116.50.
Or, $122.25 "with wide spur hammer and target stocks".
Since the ones you guys have are used, I can only offer $99.00 for them
northslope
Member
I started taking a renewed interest in Colts a few years ago. I had a terrible experience with a Colt King Cobra back in the 90's (bought NIB) and it (along with side by side comparisons at every gun show for several years) poisoned my interest for a long time.
Anyway, after buying my first Python (about the time the prices went crazy) I started to focus on some of the guns with the same lockwork (the .357, Trooper, Police Positive, etc) and recently acquired a Colt Trooper in .38 special (S/N 38xxx) to go with my .357 Trooper (S/N 53xxx). Neither gun has the duo-tone finish, both have frame-mounted firing pins.
I still prefer S&W triggers but the Colts are fun to shoot, too!
Pics tomorrow when I get a chance -
--Neill
Anyway, after buying my first Python (about the time the prices went crazy) I started to focus on some of the guns with the same lockwork (the .357, Trooper, Police Positive, etc) and recently acquired a Colt Trooper in .38 special (S/N 38xxx) to go with my .357 Trooper (S/N 53xxx). Neither gun has the duo-tone finish, both have frame-mounted firing pins.
I still prefer S&W triggers but the Colts are fun to shoot, too!
Pics tomorrow when I get a chance -
--Neill
bmcgilvray
Member
Returning to this thread to illustrate the difference in the standard "service" hammer on a Colt of the period and the target hammer. Observe the differences in the hammer spurs on this 1953 vintage Official Police (top two) and the 1953 vintage 3 5 7 (bottom two).
northslope
Member
Here are pics of my recently-acquired Colt Trooper in .38 Special. Front sight has been painted red, and the gun has been holstered quite a bit. Grips are immaculate so there were either removed and held aside or perhaps added by the previous owner.
--Neill
--Neill
bmcgilvray
Member
Hi northslope;
With their gold medallions those grips were originally for the 2 1/2-inch Python and worth a pretty penny these days.
With their gold medallions those grips were originally for the 2 1/2-inch Python and worth a pretty penny these days.
northslope
Member
I'll be darned - I know a little bit about the target grip variations for the python but had no idea the service grips with gold medallions were exclusive to the python.
It explains why they are in such better shape than the fun itself.
--neill
italiansport
Member
I just pulled out a Trooper and a Lawman and they both have gold medallion grips.
Jim
northslope
Member
After doing a little reading on the Colt forum it sounds like the early service grips with gold medallions were exclusively for Pythons, but then towards the 80's the medallion color was variable on non-Python revolvers.
--Neill
bigl1911
Member
This is the second day I am posting a Colt on the SW forum.. Feels like cheating on my girlfriend.... Sorry bad pix but the point is there referring to grips..
from top 54/54/58/59
from top 54/54/58/59
bigl1911
Member
Bob,
Don't feel sorry about your son... Enjoy your stuff and when the time comes chances are he will have a new appreciation for things you value...
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05CarbonDRZ
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Your Son is getting a collection of VALUEABLE Guns.....Much better than a Stick in the Eye.
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