Sam Colt....... Meet bootmud

bootmud · July 30, 2008, 06:44:28 PM

I've been helping my parents do some work recently. This evening I helped move some furniture and different items. Afterwords Dad surprised me by handing me a heavy bag and said this was your grandfathers why don't you take it.

To my surprise It's a Colt Trooper Mark III .357 Magnum plus about 150 rounds of ammo. It's not the first time Dad has given me a gun but everytime I'm like a kid on Christmas morning. :grin:

Thanks, bootmud

coyote101 · July 30, 2008, 06:47:41 PM

Very nice.

And it was your grandfather's; that's even better.

Pat

wv_yoter · July 30, 2008, 06:57:12 PM

Very cool

Coulter · July 30, 2008, 06:59:23 PM

That's awesome...who's gonna help ya shoot it?

Steve

Silencer · July 30, 2008, 07:03:18 PM

I love the .357 round, very enjoyable to shoot.

bootmud · July 30, 2008, 07:05:28 PM

Quote from: Coulter on July 30, 2008, 06:59:23 PM
That's awesome...who's gonna help ya shoot it?

Steve

I'll be using my bipod.

cb223 · July 30, 2008, 07:12:57 PM

AWESOME! I really like the colt trooper. Not to mention that is was your Grandfathers.

Frogman · July 30, 2008, 07:25:44 PM

bootmud,
That's a fine pistol. They just don't make them like that anymore. Besides it looks like it is in excellent condition. You should treasure it.

bootmud · July 30, 2008, 07:39:34 PM

Thanks guys. It really is in excellant condition. My father shot it once and I'm very certain that my grandfather shot it only once or twice. He always kept it on his night stand for self protection.

vvarmitr · July 31, 2008, 08:52:26 AM

I whatta know ... does your folks need any more help around the house?

That is sooo awesome Bootmud.

bootmud · July 31, 2008, 09:18:44 AM

Quote from: vvarmitr on July 31, 2008, 08:52:26 AM
I whatta know ... does your folks need any more help around the house?

That is sooo awesome Bootmud.

My wife has a honey do list but there isn't a free gun in the world that would be worth it.

FinsnFur · July 31, 2008, 07:19:24 PM

Very sweet bootmud...very sweet. Looks like it's in real fine condition too. Any idea how old it is?...doesnt look too old.

possumal · July 31, 2008, 07:42:41 PM

Hey Bootmudd: I rank you right up there with the luckiest guys around. Having a dad and a grandfather who handled down a lot more than this fine pistol. Enjoy it and take care of it like they did. I'm happy for ya.

bootmud · July 31, 2008, 08:06:47 PM

Quote from: FinsnFur on July 31, 2008, 07:19:24 PM
Very sweet bootmud...very sweet. Looks like it's in real fine condition too. Any idea how old it is?...doesnt look too old.

I believe I read that Colt Trooper Mark III was made from the late 60's to 1983. So it definately is at least twenty couple years old.

possumal, Thank you very much!

bootmud

CCP · July 31, 2008, 08:57:21 PM

QuoteI whatta know ... does your folks need any more help around the house?

Yep I thought the very same thing

Looks like bootmud has dodged every attempt that has tried to get or shoot his new gun. I dont blame you I would want it all to myself also.

You are indeed a very fortunate fellow. Nice gun for sure always wanted one of those.

alscalls · July 31, 2008, 08:59:41 PM

Are ya gonna shoot it?

bootmud · July 31, 2008, 09:33:22 PM

I'll probably wait till I go to camp the next time to shoot it. Nothing better than hearing the echo of a high power rifle or pistol rolling down the valley over the river.

alscalls · August 01, 2008, 12:14:44 PM

Sounds like a BLAST!

bushmaster · August 06, 2008, 03:36:06 AM

Now theres ya somethin heartfelt. Congratulations pal.

yucca · August 07, 2008, 04:26:12 PM

Nice colt! That make and model was one of the first handguns I owned. I always regret getting rid of it. One day I will scrape together enough cash to get another.

Have fun with it.