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Colt Trooper
The Colt Trooper in .357 Magnum was considered to be the "poor man's" Colt Python. Internally, it was the same revolver. However, it wasn't as tuned in its action (though there are those who disagree with this evaluation) and it lacked the full lugged barrel and the raised and ventilated sight rib of the Python. Therefore it was more affordable and popular with police officers and private citizens with more modest incomes throughout the fifties and sixties. The original Colt Trooper was introduced in 1953 and discontinued in 1969.
Colt Trooper
Specifications
(1953 - 1969)
- Type: Revolver
- Caliber(s): .38 Special, .357 Magnum, .22 LR
- Barrel length(s): 4 in (10.2 cm), 6 in (15.2 cm)
- Capacity: 6 cartridges
- Fire Modes: SA/DA
The Colt Trooper series of revolvers has been used in the following films:
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assault on Precinct 13 | Henry Brandon | LAPD Sergeant Chaney | 1976 | |
| The Late Show | Joanna Cassidy | Laura Birdwell | 1977 | |
| Sudden Impact | Police officer | 1983 | ||
| The Terminator | Michael Biehn | Kyle Reese | 1984 | |
| Murphy's Law | Charles Bronson | Jack Murphy | 1986 | |
| Crocodile Dundee II | Juan Fernández | Miguel | 1988 | |
| The Dead Pool | Police & criminals | 1988 | ||
| The Mask | Police officers | 1994 | ||
| Normal Life | Luke Perry | Chris Anderson | 1996 | |
| Normal Life | Policemen | 1996 | ||
| Eye of the Beholder | Ashley Judd | Joanna Eris | 1999 | |
| Eye of the Beholder | Ewan McGregor | Stephen Wilson | 1999 | |
| Jeepers Creepers | Police officers | 2001 | ||
| Blood Brothers | Chen Chang | Mark | nickel-plated, 6" barrel | 2007 |
| Good Day for It | Robert Patrick | Luke Cain | 2011 |
Colt MK III Line of Revolvers
The MK III line of Colt revolvers was introduced in 1968. Colt made significant engineering changes to the Trooper, and Official Police models. The company also came out with an Mk III Officer Match (very rare) and a heavy barreled duty revolver called the Lawman (.357 Magnum) and Metropolitan (.38 Special). The result was a line of revolvers that was more economical. Colt stayed with the older engineering in regards to the Python, Diamondback, Detective Special, Officer Model Match, Police Positive and Cobra models. The MK III line was discontinued in 1983. Two, four and six inch barrels were standard length. Finishes were blued steel, nickel and a patented nickel finish known as Colt-Guard.
Colt Trooper Mk III
Specifications
(1969 - 1983)
- Type: Revolver
- Caliber(s): .22LR, .22 Magnum, .357 Magnum, .38 Special
- Barrel length(s): 4 in (10.2 cm), 6 in (15.2 cm), 8 in (20.3 cm)
- Capacity: 6
- Fire Modes: SA/DA
The Trooper MK III had adjustable sights and was available in .357 magnum and 22 Long Rifle. Four inch and six inch barreled models were standard. Blue and nickel were the finishes.
Film
Television
| Title | Actor | Character | Note / Episode | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. Hooker | William Shatner | Sgt. T.J. Hooker | 1982-1986 | |
| Jon Benjamin Has a Van | Mickey Jones | Paul Lancaster Jones | Nickel-plated, "Breakdown" (S01E04) | 2011 |
Video Game
| Title | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desperados: Wanted Dead Or Alive | . | Anachronistic. Appears only in cutscene. | 2001 |
Colt Lawman MK III
Intended for law enforcement and security. The Lawman Mk III had fixed or service sights and was available with either the blued or nickel finish. Barrel lengths were 4" and 2". Early versions of the Lawman with the two inch barrel had an exposed ejector rod; later version had a shroud protecting the ejector rod. The Lawman with the four inch barrel had an exposed ejector rod.
Specifications
(1969 - 1983)
- Type: Revolver
- Caliber(s): .357 Magnum, .38 Special
- Barrel length(s): 2 in (5.08 cm), 4 in (10.2 cm)
- Capacity: 6
- Fire Modes: SA/DA
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Sunday | Robert Shaw | Maj. David Kabakov | suppressor | 1977 |
| Telefon | John Mitchum | Harry Bascom | 1977 | |
| The Fury | Kirk Douglas | Peter Sandza | snubnose | 1978 |
| Repo Man | Vonetta McGee | Marlene | snubnose | 1984 |
| Stick | Dar Robinson | Moke | snubnose | 1985 |
| Best Seller | Shooter at firing range | nickel plated | 1987 | |
| Who's That Girl | The motorcycle cop | 1987 | ||
| The Killer | Danny Lee | Inspector Li Ying | 1989 | |
| Army of One | Dolph Lundgren | Santee | 1993 | |
| Ed Wood | Brent Hinkley | Conrad Brooks | prop | 1994 |
| Ed Wood | George 'The Animal' Steele | Tor Johnson | prop | 1994 |
| Normal Life | Luke Perry | Chris Anderson | snubnose | 1996 |
| Normal Life | Police escort | snubnose | 1996 | |
| The Crew | Old gangster | 2000 | ||
| Infernal Affairs | Hong Kong Police | 2002 | ||
| Anchorman: The Legend Of Ron Burgundy | Paul Rudd | Brian Fantana | snubnose | 2004 |
| The Devil's Rejects | William Forsythe | Sheriff Wydell | 2005 | |
| Lila & Eve | Jennifer Lopez | Eve Rafael | snubnose | 2015 |
| Lila & Eve | Viola Davis | Lila Walcott | snubnose | 2015 |
Television
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The A-Team | Dirk Benedict | Templeton "Face" Peck | . | 1983-1987 |
Anime
| Title | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gunsmith Cats | Roy Coleman | 1995-1996 | |
| Archer - Season 1 | Sterling Archer | 2010 |
Colt Trooper MK V
The Colt Trooper Mk V was a revolver first built by Colt in 1982. What separates it from most other Colt revolvers is that, while it has a full lug on the top of the barrel, it only has a half lug on the bottom. Another added feature to this revolver is the addition of a ribbed barrel. In addition Colt switched from using sintered metal (early form of Metal Injected Molding or MIM) triggers and hammers and went with cast steel for those parts and a shorter hammer throw than that of the Mk III line.The Mk V line was phased out in the mid-Eighties and replaced with the Colt King Cobra.
Specifications
(1982 - 1985)
- Type: Revolver
- Caliber(s): .22LR, .22 Magnum, .357 Magnum, .38 Special
- Barrel length(s): 4 in (10.2 cm), 6 in (15.2 cm), 8 in (20.3 cm)
- Capacity: 6
- Fire Modes: SA/DA
Television
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Vice | Edward James Olmos | Lt. Martin Castillo | . | 1984-1989 |
See Also
- Colt's Manufacturing Company - A list of all firearms manufactured by Colt.