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Colt Trooper
The Colt Trooper in .357 magnum was considered to be the "poor man's" Colt Python. Internally, it was the same revolver. However, it wasn't as tuned in its action and it lacked the full ribbed barrel with the raised sight rib of the Python. Therefore it was more affordable and was popular with police officers and private citizens with more modest incomes throughout the fifties and sixties. The original Colt Trooper was introduced in 1953 and discontinued in 1969.
Colt Trooper
Specifications
(1953 - 1969)
- Type: Revolver
- Caliber(s): .38 Special, .357 Magnum, .22 LR
- Barrel length(s): 4 in (10.2 cm), 6 in (15.2 cm)
- Capacity: ?
- Fire Modes: SA/DA
The Colt Trooper series of revolvers has been used in the following films:
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assault on Precinct 13 | Henry Brandon | LAPD Sergeant Chaney | . | 1976 |
| The Late Show | Joanna Cassidy | Laura Birdwell | . | 1977 |
| Sudden Impact | . | police officer | . | 1983 |
| The Terminator | Michael Biehn | Kyle Reese | . | 1984 |
| The Dead Pool | . | police & criminals | . | 1988 |
| The Mask | . | police officers | . | 1994 |
| Jeepers Creepers | . | police officers | . | 2001 |
Colt MK III Line of Revolvers
The MK III line of Colt revolvers was introduced in 1968. Colt made significant engineering changes to the Trooper, and Official Police models. The company also came out with an Mk III Officer Match (very rare) and a heavy barreled duty revolver called the Lawman (.357 magnum) and Metropolitan (.38 Special). The result was a line of revolvers that was more economical. Colt stayed with the older engineering in regards to the Python, Diamondback, Detective Special, Officer Model Match, Police Positive and Cobra models. The MK III line was discontinued in 1983. Two, four and six inch barrels were standard length. Finishes were blued steel, nickel and a patented nickel finish known as Colt-Guard.
Colt Trooper Mk III
Specifications
(1969 - 1983)
- Type: Revolver
- Caliber(s): .22LR, .22 Magnum, .357 Magnum, .38 Special
- Barrel length(s): 4 in (10.2 cm), 6 in (15.2 cm), 8 in (20.3 cm)
- Capacity: 6
- Fire Modes: SA/DA
The Trooper MK III had adjustable sights and was available in .357 magnum and 22 Long Rifle. Four inch and six inch barreled models were standard. Blue and nickel were the finishes.
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Getaway | Roy Jenson | Cully | . | 1972 |
| The Enforcer | . | S.F.P.D. | . | 1976 |
| The Fury | Kirk Douglas | Peter Sandza | . | 1978 |
| Any Which Way You Can | . | police officers | . | 1980 |
| Halloween II | Jamie Lee Curtis | Laurie Strode | . | 1981 |
| The Thing | Donald Moffat | Gary | . | 1982 |
| Night of the Creeps | . | police officers | . | 1986 |
| Who Framed Roger Rabbit | Christopher Lloyd | Judge Doom | nickel plated with ivory grips | 1988 |
| Reservoir Dogs | . | police officers | . | 1992 |
| Canadian Bacon | Rhea Perlman | Honey | . | 1995 |
| Spider-Man | . | criminal | . | 2002 |
| The Devil's Rejects | Sheri Moon Zombie | Baby | . | 2005 |
| He Was A Quiet Man | Christian Slater | Bob Maconel | . | 2007 |
Colt Lawman MK III
Intended for law enforcement and security. The Lawman Mk III had fixed or service sights and was available with either the blued or nickel finish. Barrel lengths were 4" and 2". The Lawman with the two inch barrel had a shroud protecting the ejector rod. The Lawman with the four inch barrel had an exposed ejector rod.
Specifications
(1969 - 1983)
- Type: Revolver
- Caliber(s): .357 Magnum, .38 Special
- Barrel length(s): 2 in (5.08 cm), 4 in (10.2 cm)
- Capacity: 6
- Fire Modes: SA/DA
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Sunday | Robert Shaw | Maj. David Kabakov | suppressor | 1977 |
| The Fury | Kirk Douglas | Peter Sandza | snubnose | 1978 |
| Best Seller | . | Shooter at firing range | nickel plated | 1987 |
| Army of One | Dolph Lundgren | Santee | . | 1993 |
| Anchorman: The Legend Of Ron Burgundy | Paul Rudd | Brian Fantana | snubnose | 2004 |
| The Devil's Rejects | William Forsythe | Sheriff Wydell | . | 2005 |
| The Killer | Danny Lee | Inspector Li Ying | 1989 |
Television
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The A-Team | Dirk Benedict | Templeton "Face" Peck | . | 1983-1987 |
Anime
| Title | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gunsmith Cats | Roy Coleman | . | 1995-1996 |
Colt Trooper MK V
The Colt Trooper Mk V was a revolver first built by Colt in 1982. What separates it from most other Colt revolvers is that, while it has a full lug on the top of the barrel, it only has a half lug on the bottom. Another added feature to this revolver is the addition of a ribbed barrel. In addition Colt switched from using sintered metal (early form of Metal Injected Molding or MIM) triggers and hammers and went with cast steel for those parts.
Specifications
(1982 - 1985)
- Type: Revolver
- Caliber(s): .22LR, .22 Magnum, .357 Magnum, .38 Special
- Barrel length(s): 4 in (10.2 cm), 6 in (15.2 cm), 8 in (20.3 cm)
- Capacity: 6
- Fire Modes: SA/DA
Television
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Vice | Edward James Olmos | Lt. Martin Castillo | . | 1984-1989 |
See Also
- Colt's Manufacturing Company - A list of all firearms manufactured by Colt.