The Frontier Sixshooter Community Message Board - That's a nice one, Charles

That's a nice one, Charles (reply)

Catoosa — Mon, 24 Mar 2014 02:21:06 +0000

Despite my fondness for K-frame Smiths, the old model Troopers are among the finest .38s ever built. The one I have came from a dealer friend who bought a bunch of revolvers at a TVA surplus auction. Most were Smiths with worn finish and electropenciled TVA markings, but in the bunch was this one Trooper in great condition except for a bit of honest holster wear. I'd been "a good customer", so he put it aside until the next time I came into the shop, then pulled it out and laid it on the counter in front of me with a grin.

Now that's the kind of friend to have, isn't it?

I have finally found a Colt Trooper that I could afford (reply)

Charles — Sun, 23 Mar 2014 21:40:52 +0000

The OM Trooper is one of my favorite handguns. I have had one or more for the past 50 years. Here is my current 1956 vintage one in 38 Special.

Those are very cool old guns - the "poor man's Python" (reply)

Catoosa — Sat, 22 Mar 2014 02:34:15 +0000

Mine is a .38 Special, but it dotes on Keith's old .38 Special load of 5.3 grains of Unique under a 158 grain hard-cast SWC. Just got through loading up 150 rounds of that for next weekend's fun.

Congrats on a great score!

I sold an 8" MK III nickel .22 to J&G in 2001. (reply)

Andrew — Fri, 21 Mar 2014 23:38:13 +0000

Might still be in your neighborhood. Keep an eye open.

Grips....so, I shouldn't have sanded off all the checkering? (reply)

Rob Leahy — Fri, 21 Mar 2014 16:22:47 +0000

... I did not...I had an inkling that these were better than average...Thanks I will look into it.

Grips. (reply)

JLF — Fri, 21 Mar 2014 15:57:26 +0000

Those look to be the early style grips that I assume are the same as a Python. If so, they are worth a small fortune. You might look into the possibilities.

JLF

Test Drive re-port, soonest, please... (reply)

John Meeker — Fri, 21 Mar 2014 15:56:13 +0000

Cool!... (reply)

Boge Quinn — Fri, 21 Mar 2014 15:45:34 +0000

...looks like a Dan-dee.

I have finally found a Colt Trooper that I could afford

Rob Leahy — Fri, 21 Mar 2014 15:32:40 +0000

Was in decent shape and for sale...