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How desirable is a Colt Trooper Mark V revolver

Posted on 2/1/24 at 9:41 am
Posted by Jack Ruby
Member since Apr 2014
22724 posts
Posted on 2/1/24 at 9:41 am
Range buddy has been trying to sell one for a while and says it's a very desirable/expensive gun. Anybody know how popular these actually are or how much they typically go for?

It's a mid-80s model.


This post was edited on 2/1/24 at 9:42 am
Posted by DownSouthJukin
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Member since Jan 2014
27196 posts
Posted on 2/1/24 at 9:42 am to
Not desirable at all. Scrap metal value, maybe. Paper weight. Door stop. It’ll just take up space in your safe.

What is his name and how do I get in contact with him today?
This post was edited on 2/1/24 at 9:43 am
Posted by Don Quixote
Member since May 2023
1573 posts
Posted on 2/1/24 at 9:53 am to
just for comparison: Colt Trooper MKV on Gunbroker

both are early 80s nickel not blue
This post was edited on 2/1/24 at 9:54 am
Posted by Jack Ruby
Member since Apr 2014
22724 posts
Posted on 2/1/24 at 10:05 am to
Is this just a police model of the Python?
Posted by Don Quixote
Member since May 2023
1573 posts
Posted on 2/1/24 at 10:14 am to
I'm far from a Colt authority, but my understanding is the Trooper is an affordable alternative to the Python or King Cobra
Posted by TigerDeacon
West Monroe, LA
Member since Sep 2003
29273 posts
Posted on 2/1/24 at 11:14 am to
quote:

been trying to sell one for a while and says it's a very desirable/expensive gun.




Posted by Got Blaze
Youngsville
Member since Dec 2013
8712 posts
Posted on 2/1/24 at 11:27 am to
here ya go True Gun Value ... appears to be a $1200+/- pistol depending on condition and what someone is will to spend.
Posted by LEASTBAY
Member since Aug 2007
14267 posts
Posted on 2/1/24 at 11:45 am to
Was looking at these the other day. Right above $1k from what I've seen.
Posted by bbvdd
Memphis, TN
Member since Jun 2009
24954 posts
Posted on 2/1/24 at 11:55 am to
They are very good guns.

Like others have said, it's probably worth around $1200.

The snake guns have fallen in value the last year or so.

in '21 -'22 the were getting 3-4k and last year had fallen to around 2.5-3K.

I bought mint stainless 4" Python for $2500 last summer.
Posted by Jack Ruby
Member since Apr 2014
22724 posts
Posted on 2/1/24 at 12:38 pm to
quote:

been trying to sell one for a while and says it's a very desirable/expensive gun.


Should have prefaced by saying he has been trying to casually sell it to a bunch of range guys who don't shoot revolvers and he knows it. He's never tried to really get out from under it yet.
Posted by Got Blaze
Youngsville
Member since Dec 2013
8712 posts
Posted on 2/1/24 at 12:48 pm to
what is he asking for the Colt ?

$1500 it won't sell anytime soon
$800 and it would be sold in a NY second
Posted by lsufan1971
Zachary
Member since Nov 2003
18131 posts
Posted on 2/1/24 at 2:10 pm to
The Triggers are terrible in the Troopers and it’s almost impossible to find a gunsmith that can tune one. They are good revolvers overall. If it’s in mint condition it’s worth $800-$859 tops. The 6” guns sell for more than the 4”. A 6” MK V in NIB condition can fetch up to $1500. Lower demand for 4” guns.
This post was edited on 2/1/24 at 2:18 pm
Posted by biglego
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Member since Nov 2007
76196 posts
Posted on 2/1/24 at 10:10 pm to
quote:

The Triggers are terrible


quote:

They are good revolvers overall.


Does not compute for me.
Posted by mallardhank
Atlanta
Member since Feb 2006
1275 posts
Posted on 2/2/24 at 3:05 am to
The smoothness of the action will depend on the gun.
It looks really clean and in its factory box 1200. And don’t get rid of it
Posted by Bama and Beer
Baldwin Co, AL
Member since Oct 2010
80876 posts
Posted on 2/2/24 at 4:20 am to
quote:

The snake guns have fallen in value the last year or so.

in '21 -'22 the were getting 3-4k and last year had fallen to around 2.5-3K.

Why do you think this is?
Posted by lsufan1971
Zachary
Member since Nov 2003
18131 posts
Posted on 2/2/24 at 10:00 am to
quote:

Why do you think this is?


Colt started producing the Python's again. Many people that wanted one decided to spend $1200 on a new production rather than 3K on older one.
Posted by bbvdd
Memphis, TN
Member since Jun 2009
24954 posts
Posted on 2/2/24 at 11:48 am to
quote:

Why do you think this is?


What 1971 said, and also disposable income has fallen. Almost all luxury items have fallen in value.
Posted by dietcoke7
LA
Member since Aug 2007
1033 posts
Posted on 2/2/24 at 2:01 pm to
Blued 4 1/2 inch, I think, python for 1600.00 msrp.
Posted by ecb
Member since Jul 2010
9335 posts
Posted on 2/3/24 at 4:21 pm to
$351
Posted by MoarKilometers
Member since Apr 2015
17884 posts
Posted on 2/3/24 at 5:18 pm to
I have an mk iii, but the southern humidity hasn't been great for its finish. It has pitting. It's been my kitchen drawer gun for the last 15 years my dad got it during seminary in the early 70s, I stole it for $2-300 20ish years ago. He wanted a smaller .38 revolver for his mid 50s on, so I was glad to donate to the cause.

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