Colt Lawman MK III

[WVleo]

Hi, Bought this .357 snub after selling My Colt DS II on Saturday . I loved that DSII but I replaced it with a Kahr PM9 for CCW and wanted something versatile enough to accept both .38's & .357's should the SHTF ! Was actually looking at a Glock 19, but after handling it I found it to big for My needs. Walked over to the revolver counter at the LGS and saw how much a new S & W ( with a lock ) was ! Whew lowest price was $645 for a Model 60 I think. Moved left over to the used/consignment counter and saw a LNIB Colt Lawman MKIII . $495 seemed resonable for it's condition and the condition the Country is going threw right now ! Man Colt makes pretty weapons, the bluing is deep ! All My other guns have been stainless and I really wanted a blue gun . Stocks are still shiney new . After taxes it cost Me $1 less than what I sold the Colt DSII for. Sometimes things just fall into place ..........WVleo

 

[rswartsell]

WVleo,

Congratulations on your Lawman! I love mine and 495.00 is about going rate for these nowadays with post Obama and Colt inflation going strong. I would take small issue with a LNIB description, while the pictures indicate very good shape indeed LNIB should be virtually indistinguishable from new and include original box. Did you get the original box?

I will tell you I like Speer Gold Dot 135 grain short barrel for defense ammunition but it is far too pricey for practice. If you can find some try it. They make a great combination. Full house .357 loads not specifically designed for short barrels will give this pocket titan a HUGE report and fireball. No worries, this beast is built like a tank. It is said that this is the strongest DA .357 frame in the world. I would also recommend some A-Zoom snap caps for dry firing. These old Colts have to go back to the factory for replacing firing pins.

These were manufactured from 1969 to 1983 and the later models had a shrouded ejector rod, so yours falls in the earlier group.

The fixed sights are probably spot on for POI with 158 grain bullets, so the 135's may shoot a little low but I was able to adjust sight picture well enough that this beauty hits very well with both. Speer did a very good job of maximizing performance in short barrels in both .38 spl and .357 loads.

BTW I'm jealous, yours is a little prettier!

 

[WVleo]

Hi, The LNIB statement was to Me , but I understand Your meaning in the collectors world. No box or paperwork came with this Lawman, but it still appears new to Me. Thanks for the ammo heads up I will try some. Already heard about the No-dry firing issues, no problem with that as I will get some snap caps for it soon. Should be shooting this one for years to come............WVleo

 

[bannockburn]

WVleo

That's a great buy in todays market for Colt revolvers. I recently saw a nice Trooper Mk.III, no box or manual, for $999. I always liked the short barreled Lawman, as it seemed very reminiscient of the Bulldog type revolvers from the late 19th century.

 

[ak-kev]

That is very nice sir. I am envious. I've been looking for one for a year and a half now. There are just none to be had around here. Very nice find my friend. Kevin.

 

[Master Blaster]

I recently acquired a 4" Lawman MKIII made in 1970 in perfect condition for $350 at a local shop where it had been put on consignment.

This is my first Colt DA revolver though I own many Smiths. I have an issue with mine, the cylinder is significantly shorter than on my Smiths, I had some of my target ammo come uncrimped and creep slightly forward on this gun and tie up the cylinder.

This is something that doesnt happen with my Smith 19, or even my J frame smiths, or my Ruger sp101, with the same load, a light target load BTW. That same load exhibits no creep in any of my other revolvers, this surprised me since its not a hard recoiling round, and the Lawman is a heavy steel gun.

 

[Walkalong]

I recently saw a nice Trooper Mk.III, no box or manual, for $999.

So have I, but they also sell for $425 to $525 on GB for nice ones as well. I really like the Trooper Mk III guns. I do not have a Lawman.

 

[BullsAndClays]

WVleo,
Did you find this one over at Valley Guns II? If so, I don't know how I missed that one!

 

[WVleo]

Yes I purchased the Colt from Valley Guns II . The photos don't do it justice. Same shop that got me the PM9 for $625 with the DLC finish. Place is always busy . ....WVleo

 

[Frizzman]

I had a nickled 2" Lawman MKIII with barrel shroud that I bought back in 1981. I carried it for several years. It was built like a brick. I wanted a M66/19 2.5" when I bought the Lawman but couldn't find one. I stupidly sold it years ago. I recently got another blued one in a trade recently. I was reminded of how heavy and chunky a gun it is. I am glad to have one again. It looks like my DS and Agent's big brother...

 

[rswartsell]

Master Blaster,

I am truly puzzled by your bullet jumping crimp problem. I have shot all the way up to full house Buffalo Bore/Core Bon/Double Tap fire breathers out of my 2" Lawman and 4" Trooper without observing this problem.

 

[bannockburn]

Walkalong

I am frequently amazed at the prices people are asking for their Colt revolvers nowadays. The Trooper I mentioned was nothing special, no box or paperwork, probably a 95% gun. But $999? I had a Trooper Mk.III and a Trooper Mk.V years ago, and while I would love to have another one again, I certainly wouldn't be paying that kind of money for one.

 

[Storm]

Nice gun! I love that low profile front sight.

There's just something about a Colt.

 

[rightside]

Wow, thought I was the only one that had one...Mine has the covered shroud, a triger job and widened flaired hammer. I really like it..I am still trying to figure out what to do with it. Yours looks very nice.....When I figure out how to post picts Ill do that....