Colt Trooper .357 First Issue (I-Frame) 4-Inch .357 Magnum, 1968 Production, Polished Blue, DA/SA, 6-Shot Revolver
This 1968 Colt Trooper .357 is a first-issue model on the medium I-frame with traditional lockwork, a 4-inch barrel, and a polished blue finish. It features Colt Accro-style adjustable sights and checkered walnut service stocks with silver Colt medallions. Hallmark first-issue details include the unshrouded ejector rod and fluted six-shot cylinder.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The exterior shows scattered scratches and small blemishes on the polished blue surfaces consistent with prior handling and use.
What’s Included
- Cedar Mill Fine Firearms hard case (red)
This first-issue Trooper .357 is built on Colt's medium I-frame with pre-Mark III traditional lockwork. It is a double-action/single-action revolver with an exposed hammer, a fluted six-shot cylinder, and a 4-inch barrel. The ejector rod is unshrouded with a knurled tip, a defining feature of this early configuration.
The sighting system pairs a fully adjustable Accro-style square-notch rear sight with a serrated ramp front sight on a raised base. This setup provides a clear sight picture and fine elevation and windage adjustments.
Factory markings include "TROOPER .357" over ".357 MAGNUM CTG." on the left side of the barrel and the Colt Hartford address on the right. The Rampant Colt logo appears behind the cylinder. Serial markings are present on the crane and crane recess, along with a small "V" inspector/assembly mark.
Construction is all carbon steel with a polished blue finish on the frame, barrel, and cylinder. Checkered walnut service stocks with silver Colt medallions complete the classic profile. Made in the United States in 1968, this Trooper .357 reflects the 1960s first-issue configuration valued by Colt enthusiasts.