Colt Trooper MK III .357 Magnum, 4 in, 1977 — Custom Scroll Engraved, Bright Plated, Gold Hammer & Trigger, Pearl Grips
This 1977 Colt Trooper MK III stands out with extensive American scroll engraving and small five-point star motifs on the barrel (left side near the caliber rollmark), finished in a bright, mirror-polished plated treatment. It adds gold-tone accents to the hammer, trigger, and knurled ejector-rod tip, paired with pearl-style synthetic grip panels. Built on the MK III series platform with transfer-bar lockwork, this six-shot .357 Magnum combines custom presentation with proven Colt mechanics.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Details: This example shows little sign of prior use.
What’s Included
- Colt Trooper MK III .357 Magnum revolver
The custom work is extensive and cohesive. American scroll engraving covers the barrel, frame, and cylinder, with star elements limited to the barrel, all set off by a bright plated, mirror-polished finish. Gold-tone details on the hammer, trigger, and the knurled ejector-rod tip provide tasteful contrast, while the pearl-style synthetic grip panels with thin black liners complete the presentation.
Mechanically, it is a MK III-series double-action/single-action revolver with the transfer-bar safety system and coil mainspring. It features a six-shot fluted steel cylinder and is chambered in .357 Magnum, offering the classic Trooper MK III robustness in a custom-finished package.
The 4-inch heavy steel barrel features a solid, non-ventilated rib with longitudinal serrations and a short ejector-rod shroud. Sighting is precise and user-adjustable, with a pinned, serrated ramp front sight and a fully adjustable rear sight.
Manufactured in 1977 (per expert) in the United States, it bears the barrel address "Colt's Patent Fire Arms Mfg. Co., Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.A." This period-correct MK III brings together its era-specific lockwork and steel construction with high-quality custom engraving and finish work.