Colt Trooper First Issue .38 Special Revolver, 4-Inch Heavy Barrel, 1961 Production
This 1961 Colt Trooper First Issue is a full-size, six-shot revolver chambered in .38 Special. Produced in the first year of the Trooper’s I-frame transition, it carries the frame-mounted firing pin and lock-work geometry later shared with the Colt Python. A heavy 4-inch carbon-steel barrel, deep blued finish, and checkered walnut grips with silver Colt medallions make this early-production Trooper both functional and collectible.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good – Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks; rifling remains well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Light surface pitting is present on the back strap.
What’s Included
- Colt Trooper First Issue .38 Special revolver (serial number 928457)
Built on Colt’s medium I-frame, this Trooper represents the first production year of the redesigned model, produced only from 1961 to 1969. The frame-mounted firing pin and upgraded lock-work later became synonymous with Colt’s premium revolvers, giving this piece mechanical significance beyond its model line.
The heavy 4-inch carbon-steel barrel balances the gun well and minimizes muzzle rise under double-action fire. Combined with the adjustable Colt Accro rear sight and ramped, serrated front blade, it offers precise sight alignment for target or duty use.
Factory checkered walnut stocks with inset silver Colt medallions provide a secure grasp and retain sharp checkering, underscoring the revolver’s well-kept status. The deep blued finish is uniform across frame, barrel, and cylinder, complementing the classic 1960s Colt aesthetic.
As a discontinued First Issue model with shared Python lineage, this revolver appeals to Colt enthusiasts seeking a historically important, mechanically sound .38 Special platform that predates the company’s move to the Mk III action.