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Old 10-30-2018, 11:28 PM
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Question Colt Trooper Question for you guys

Guys, I recently found a Colt Trooper Mark III with an 8 inch barrel. Colt says serial number is a 1980 Model, Official Police Officer Model. It is Blued and condition I'll say 90-95%. Smooth Action and The Blueing is VERY Good! Original Wood Grips. I can get it for $950.00. No Box or papers.
Question: Is that a decent price? I can tell it has not been shot a lot. Kept in a safe most of it's life probably.
What do you guys think of $950.00? Decent, or too high?
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Sounds about right but, I’m no Colt expert. Hope someone comes along that knows for sure.


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No One else has an opinion on my question?
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Gun Broker has them running from around 499-1200, with most in the 800 range. I did not most bids for in the 499 range, with no bids in the 800 and up, from what I noticed. I have owned a King Cobra and Python; and still own a Detective Special and Diamondback. All have been very smooth, well made revolvers. IMHO, what it's worth is up to what you think it's work. I have enjoyed all of mine over the years.
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Gun Broker has them running from around 499-1200, with most in the 800 range. I did not most bids for in the 499 range, with no bids in the 800 and up, from what I noticed. I have owned a King Cobra and Python; and still own a Detective Special and Diamondback. All have been very smooth, well made revolvers. IMHO, what it's worth is up to what you think it's work. I have enjoyed all of mine over the years.
Saw that on GB. However, not many 8 inch barrel Troopers, and hardly any that are in the condition this one is! Most on GB are 6 inch. 8 inch barrel models seem to be more Rare! I think I'll give the man $950.00 Cash
This is what it is. https://www.gunbroker.com/item/788363695
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I don’t have much knowledge as far as value but I can defiantly appreciate a couple pics and a range report post purchase!
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8" Troopers are pretty hard to come by.IMO good guns.
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Saw that on GB. However, not many 8 inch barrel Troopers, and hardly any that are in the condition this one is! Most on GB are 6 inch. 8 inch barrel models seem to be more Rare! I think I'll give the man $950.00 Cash
This is what it is. https://www.gunbroker.com/item/788363695
Outstanding! I wish you many years of enjoyment. Happiness is.....a new pistol!
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...... I think I'll give the man $950.00 Cash

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Congrats, post some pics/RR when you can.
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Congrats, post some pics/RR when you can.
Meeting Him on Monday morning to Buy It! Oh Yeah!
I'll waste no time cleaning it, then shooting it!
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