Poor man's Python (sold)

[Bay Ranger]

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OK, I posted a picture of the partial serial number. What date do you believe it was manufactured in?

 

[zombieh8r]

whats the suffix?

22641 U was made in 1981

but with just a partial serial number, without a suffix its useless to try and date

 

[boatbum101]

IF it was a 1960 model & chambered in 357 mag , then it could only be one of two models . Either the Python or the 357 , neither of which would have Trooper or MK III rollmarked on barrel . If a 1960 barrel would be marked either Python or 357 , as Trooper was 38 special only until 1962 . Grips are also incorrect as they're off a Python ( Gold Medallions ) & 1960 grips would be the full checkered Type 1 as shown on attached pic of my 1960 Officers Model Match .

 

[Roaster's Gallery]

My bet is 1973 - when we see the suffix letter.

 

[War-Buff]

Yes I am the original owner and no, I did not buy it in 1960. What age are you assuming I am?

After reading the comments to your post, I'm curious...when did you buy it as the original owner?

 

[Welldoya]

Not according to the Colt web site I checked. I ran the serial number of my gun and it said 1960.

The Colt Trooper was made from 1953 to 1969. The Trooper Mark III superceded the previous Trooper and had a redesigned lock mechanism. It was manufactured from 1969 to 1983 in blue and nickel finish with 4-, 6-, and 8-inch barrel lengths.

 

[ratio411]

Trooper was 38 special only until 1962.

Nope. I have a 1961 Trooper .357.

 

[Longtooth]

So do we move this to the firearms discussion as an identification question or do we leave it as a for sale post?

 

[RackinRay]

So do we move this to the firearms discussion as an identification question or do we leave it as a for sale post?

It is in the Firearms for Sale forum, where I believe it should remain cleaned of comments not pertinent per the rules of the Forum. If any want to start a thread on Colt birthday determination, let them start one!

 

[Bullet Splatter]

If it is indeed dated 1981, I would be more interested in it…just saying.