Is $200 a good deal for a duty use Colt Trooper?

[FIVETWOSEVEN]

Someone that is local to me is selling a Colt Trooper .357 for $200. Is this a good deal or just an okay deal? He says the timing and lockup is good.

 

[Comrade Mike]

Sounds like a great deal to me if the gun looks to be in good shape. If you don't want it give me his number

 

[FIVETWOSEVEN]

Could I easily make back the money if I choose to sell it?

 

[Comrade Mike]

I think that would depend on the condition and the buyer. Revolvers aren't real hot sellers right now, at least in my area, and it's no colt python. But I think you could turn it around for 200 if you had to. It's always going to have the Colt name on it and that means a lot to some people.

 

[rondog]

Hell yes that's a good deal! It's a Colt, it's a GREAT deal unless it's just whipped and rusted. For $200, I'd knock over a herd of nuns to get it.

 

[243winxb]

I had an early model Trooper , the forcing cone cracked. Very soft steel compared to a S&W M28.

 

[Swing]

Provided its in working order, yes indeed.

 

[raveneap]

Unless its a mass of rust, GRAB IT!

 

[MedWheeler]

Any working Colt that is not obviously abused should easily fetch that, whether it be from you now, or for you later.

 

[788Ham]

I bought a .38 Spl Trooper, 4" about a year ago, 95% for $300.00, plus box, I thought I got a heck of a deal. It shoots lights out, super revolver! Snag it !

"I'd knock over a herd of nuns to get it" Thats a classic, have to commit that to memory.

 

[4v50 Gary]

Good deal regardless of which model Trooper it is. The very first Troopers had the same lockwork like the Python. The newer Troopers' lockwork is more like the S&W.

 

[The Lone Haranguer]

Unless it has been used to hammer nails or something, that is a screaming deal. But if its timing and lockup are not good, it may cost you the difference in price between that gun and a nicer one to make it good.

 

[Lucky Derby]

Run, dont walk, and buy the thing. I have two and paid over $400 each, and got deals both times.

 

[tubeshooter]

Q: Why do people post about what is obviously a good deal to ask if it is in fact a good deal?


A: It is a form of passive boasting about said good deal.

 

[Dframe]

Screaming deal! Unless it's been badly abused.

 

[WoodchuckAssassin]

That's a very nice price on that gun. Make sure you check the timing for yourself. Pull the hammer back reeeeeeal slow when checking the timing. Even if the timing isn't perfect, it'll still be a nice truck gun. Happy Hunting!

 

[RSVP2RIP]

That's a terrible deal. I just traded a losing $2-scratch off for a mint Korth.

 

[22-rimfire]

Q: Why do people post about what is obviously a good deal to ask if it is in fact a good deal?


A: It is a form of passive boasting about said good deal.

I'll second that motion. As mentioned and assuming it has some finish on it and is not covered with rust, it's a good deal.

You'll notice that nobody asked if it is an original Trooper or a Trooper Mark III. If you haven't already bought it or made arrangements to buy it, you're playing games.

 

[bikemutt]

There can be issues with Colt Troopers that may be costly to take care of, like the firing pin bushing repair that may need factory attention. If such repairs are needed it's not a slam dunk that buying the gun for $200 is a good deal. As much as I like the trooper, parts availability and serviceability are factors to consider, prepurchase.

 

[Jaymo]

So, Colt used soft steel that was inferior to what Smith used?
That's a new one on me.
A soft steel cracking more easily than a hard one?
That's also a new one on me.
I'm calling Smith Kool Aid on that one.

 

[ColtPythonElite]

Ain't nothing inferior to the competition when talking Colt DAs. Their forged frames are stout.

 

[leadcounsel]

NEARLY ANY working handgun, especially a Colt revolver, is going to be worth at least $200. If it's in good condition, probably much more than that.

It's a comfortable revolver with a good reputation.

Inspect it for timing, cracks, abuse. If there's no mechancial problems, it's a great deal and worth probably $400.

 

[yotehunter1983]

Bad deal stay away. Give me the guys number and I will buy it just so no one gets raped on such a bad deal.

 

[Deltaboy1984]

Good deal I had a good Trooper III in 357 mag that I got 300 for when I sold it.

 

[FIVETWOSEVEN]

Q: Why do people post about what is obviously a good deal to ask if it is in fact a good deal?


A: It is a form of passive boasting about said good deal.

Because funds are tight and prices that I saw on Gunbroker were a little higher. I also missed it too because I was unsure.

If I was boasting, I would have bought the gun and then asked about the price if anything but I don't have the gun.