Colt Lawman MK III .357 Magnum Revolver, 2" Heavy Barrel, Bright Nickel, 1976, 6-Shot DA/SA
This 1976 Colt Lawman MK III is a compact, steel-frame .357 Magnum revolver with a bright nickel finish and classic Colt presentation. It features the Mark III transfer-bar system for safe carry with all six chambers, a 2-inch heavy barrel with a ribbed, serrated top, and checkered walnut service stocks with silver Colt medallions. The revolver retains fixed sights and a six-shot fluted cylinder, delivering a straightforward, duty-style configuration from the 1970s.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The bright nickel finish shows various cosmetic imperfections, including scratches, small blemishes, and areas of finish loss.
What's Included
- Pistol rug
The Lawman MK III uses Colt’s Mark III transfer-bar system, allowing safe carry with all six chambers loaded. It is a double-action/single-action design built on the medium Colt J-frame (Mark III platform) specifically engineered for the .357 Magnum. The six-shot fluted cylinder maintains the model’s straightforward, service-oriented layout.
The 2-inch heavy-profile barrel has a ribbed, serrated top that helps control glare. Sight regulation is simple and robust, with an integral ramped front sight paired to a fixed square-notch rear sight milled into the topstrap. An exposed, knurled-tip ejector rod is retained without an underlug, preserving the classic profile.
The revolver’s steel frame wears a bright nickel finish, complemented by checkered walnut service stocks with silver Colt medallions. The left side of the frame carries the Rampant Colt logo. Its compact size and short barrel make for a tidy, easily handled configuration.
Manufactured in 1976 in the USA, this example represents the 1970s Mark III series era. It brings together the model’s key attributes: a robust steel build, DA/SA operation, and Colt’s transfer-bar safety system, all in a compact .357 Magnum package.