Need Info on Colt Trooper MK III 22 magnum

lchith · December 19, 2011, 07:49 AM

I'm considering selling it.
Can anyone help me to determine when this revolver was made and a possible value?
It was purchased in 1980 Y24XXX serial number. It's a 6" nickle finish with Pachmayr presentation grips.
It's been used very little for target practice. However, I don't have the original box or receipt.
Thanks for any help!

lchith · December 19, 2011, 04:02 PM

Hey guys,
64 have read this post but no responses?

If I was buying one of these rather than selling one, where would I go for the info?

I truly would appreciate someone directing me where to go ( not to hell though!

)
From a damsel in distress..

Thanks!

jamesjo · December 19, 2011, 04:06 PM

Condition is everything!
Can you post some pics of the revolver?
It would really help the experts here to give you a good estimate of value.
Also you can check some of the online auctions, and see what the current listings are going for, or at least what the sellers are asking for starting bids. It would at least put you in the ball park as to value.
Don't think I am supposed to list any names of auctions here, either PM me or email me, and I will give you a couple sites where you can look for revolvers like yours for sale,
Jim

[email protected]

lchith · December 19, 2011, 05:41 PM

Thanks Jim!
I'm working on the pictures.....problem is that I can't find my USB cable to upload my camera pics!

Once I find it, I'll get the pictures posted.
I'll also send you a PM about the websites.
Thanks again,
Lynn

Dfariswheel · December 19, 2011, 07:32 PM

Y24XXX was made in 1980. The year started at Y10935.

The value is decreased since the grips are not original and you don't have the original box and papers.

However, price goes up for the low production bright nickel and the .22 Magnum caliber. .22 Magnum adds 50% to the value.
Actual condition determines value, but assuming 95%, about $850 minimum.

lchith · December 19, 2011, 07:32 PM

I'm not a good photographer but maybe this will help show the overall condition.
I hope I'm doing this right

Lynn

lchith · December 19, 2011, 07:40 PM

Dfariswheel, thank you very much!
When I bought it in 1980, the dealer convinced me to put the Pachmyr on it the day I bought it. I think he kept the original grips.

Oh well, live and learn!
Thanks again
Lynn

**Mike Irwin** · December 19, 2011, 10:30 PM

Lynn,

What you attempted to paste in as a picture was the address to your photobucket album, not an individual picture.

You need to copy the tag for the individual photo that you want to paste, as I have done, to make it show up in the forum.

lchith · December 20, 2011, 01:58 AM

Let me try the pics again:

**Mike Irwin** · December 20, 2011, 07:04 AM

There ya go.

CajunBass · December 20, 2011, 07:50 AM

Quote:

When I bought it in 1980, the dealer convinced me to put the Pachmyr on it the day I bought it. I think he kept the original grips.

That was pretty much the standard of the day. Back then everybody swapped out the grips. Gun shops had a big box full of "take-off" grips and for the most part, they couldn't give them away. Who wanted those old grips?

Same thing with boxes and papers. I'm sure a lot of them never left the gun store, until they hit the dumpster out back.

BTW. Nice gun. I'd say DFaris is right on by what I've seen in my LGS. Maybe a bit low.

Dfariswheel · December 20, 2011, 08:11 PM

The finish on your Colt is satin electroless nickel, also known as "Coltguard".
This is a less common finish than bright nickel.

lchith · December 20, 2011, 10:09 PM

I wish I could find one for sale that was exactly like mine. I've looked on various gun auction websites and haven't found one yet (close but not close enough). It would help me to come up with a value for mine. If anyone out there finds one, I would appreciate knowing about it and which website. Please send me a PM.
Thanks guys & gals,
Lynn

HighValleyRanch · December 20, 2011, 10:40 PM

Just guessing, but I am figuring around 600.00.
Looks in pretty nice condition, and I have seen the .357 Troopers going for around 500.00.

Be careful with the rubber Pachmyrs because there could be staining under the grips on the side plates. My smith came with rubber P's and it marred the nickel finish. Had to work hard to clean off the stain.

glenncal1 · December 21, 2011, 01:22 PM

You might post on www.coltforum.com you will get knowledgeable response there.

hivel37 · December 22, 2011, 08:12 AM

Last month, a Gunbroker dealer turned down a bid of about $820 for a blue MK III 22 mag.

I traded one with an 8" barrel recently. $800 - 850 would be a decent price.

December 19, 2011, 07:49 AM	#1
lchith Junior Member Join Date: December 19, 2011 Location: Tennessee Posts: 8	Need Info on Colt Trooper MK III 22 magnum I'm considering selling it. Can anyone help me to determine when this revolver was made and a possible value? It was purchased in 1980 Y24XXX serial number. It's a 6" nickle finish with Pachmayr presentation grips. It's been used very little for target practice. However, I don't have the original box or receipt. Thanks for any help!

December 19, 2011, 04:02 PM	#2
lchith Junior Member Join Date: December 19, 2011 Location: Tennessee Posts: 8	Anyone out there? Hey guys, 64 have read this post but no responses? If I was buying one of these rather than selling one, where would I go for the info? I truly would appreciate someone directing me where to go ( not to hell though! ) From a damsel in distress.. Thanks!

December 19, 2011, 05:41 PM	#4
lchith Junior Member Join Date: December 19, 2011 Location: Tennessee Posts: 8	Thank you Thanks Jim! I'm working on the pictures.....problem is that I can't find my USB cable to upload my camera pics! Once I find it, I'll get the pictures posted. I'll also send you a PM about the websites. Thanks again, Lynn

December 19, 2011, 07:32 PM	#6
lchith Junior Member Join Date: December 19, 2011 Location: Tennessee Posts: 8	Pictures I'm not a good photographer but maybe this will help show the overall condition. I hope I'm doing this right Lynn

December 19, 2011, 10:30 PM	#8
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,390	Lynn, What you attempted to paste in as a picture was the address to your photobucket album, not an individual picture. You need to copy the tag for the individual photo that you want to paste, as I have done, to make it show up in the forum. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

December 19, 2011, 04:06 PM	#3
jamesjo Senior Member Join Date: August 23, 2007 Location: Nebraska Posts: 195	Condition is everything! Can you post some pics of the revolver? It would really help the experts here to give you a good estimate of value. Also you can check some of the online auctions, and see what the current listings are going for, or at least what the sellers are asking for starting bids. It would at least put you in the ball park as to value. Don't think I am supposed to list any names of auctions here, either PM me or email me, and I will give you a couple sites where you can look for revolvers like yours for sale, Jim [email protected]

December 19, 2011, 07:32 PM	#5
Dfariswheel Senior Member Join Date: May 4, 2001 Posts: 7,478	Y24XXX was made in 1980. The year started at Y10935. The value is decreased since the grips are not original and you don't have the original box and papers. However, price goes up for the low production bright nickel and the .22 Magnum caliber. .22 Magnum adds 50% to the value. Actual condition determines value, but assuming 95%, about $850 minimum.

December 19, 2011, 07:40 PM	#7
lchith Junior Member Join Date: December 19, 2011 Location: Tennessee Posts: 8	Dfariswheel, thank you very much! When I bought it in 1980, the dealer convinced me to put the Pachmyr on it the day I bought it. I think he kept the original grips. Oh well, live and learn! Thanks again Lynn

December 20, 2011, 01:58 AM	#9
lchith Junior Member Join Date: December 19, 2011 Location: Tennessee Posts: 8	Pictures Let me try the pics again:

December 20, 2011, 07:04 AM	#10
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,390	There ya go. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

December 20, 2011, 08:11 PM	#12
Dfariswheel Senior Member Join Date: May 4, 2001 Posts: 7,478	The finish on your Colt is satin electroless nickel, also known as "Coltguard". This is a less common finish than bright nickel.

December 20, 2011, 10:09 PM	#13
lchith Junior Member Join Date: December 19, 2011 Location: Tennessee Posts: 8	I wish I could find one for sale that was exactly like mine. I've looked on various gun auction websites and haven't found one yet (close but not close enough). It would help me to come up with a value for mine. If anyone out there finds one, I would appreciate knowing about it and which website. Please send me a PM. Thanks guys & gals, Lynn

December 20, 2011, 10:40 PM	#14
HighValleyRanch Senior Member Join Date: July 15, 2005 Posts: 4,066	Just guessing, but I am figuring around 600.00. Looks in pretty nice condition, and I have seen the .357 Troopers going for around 500.00. Be careful with the rubber Pachmyrs because there could be staining under the grips on the side plates. My smith came with rubber P's and it marred the nickel finish. Had to work hard to clean off the stain. __________________ From the sweet grass to the slaughter house; From birth until death; We travel between these two eternities........from 'Broken Trail"

December 21, 2011, 01:22 PM	#15
glenncal1 Senior Member Join Date: April 21, 2009 Location: Denver area Posts: 504	You might post on www.coltforum.com you will get knowledgeable response there. __________________ Jim Many K and N Frames

December 22, 2011, 08:12 AM	#16
hivel37 Senior Member Join Date: August 24, 2004 Location: Hill Country Posts: 522	Last month, a Gunbroker dealer turned down a bid of about $820 for a blue MK III 22 mag. I traded one with an 8" barrel recently. $800 - 850 would be a decent price.