Colt Lawman Trooper MK V .357 Mag 2″ Bright Nickel SA/DA Revolver MFD 1983
SOLD FOR: $2,175.00
LSB#: WY250408GF074
Make: Colt
Model: Lawman MK V
Serial Number: 22499V
Year of Manufacture: 1983 (https://www.colt.com/serial-lookup/)
Caliber: .357 Magnum
Action Type: Double Action / Single Action Revolver, Loaded via Swing-Out Cylinder
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “LAWMAN MK V / .357 MAGNUM CTG.”. The left side plate is marked with the Rampant Colt logo with a large V. The right side of the barrel is marked “COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A.”.
Barrel Length: 2”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a ramped blade fixed to the barrel. The rear sight is a square notch milled into the top strap.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are factory large checkered walnut panels with Colt medallions on either side. There are no visible handling marks present. The checkering is sharp and defined. The Grips rate in Excellent, Like New Condition.
Type of Finish: Bright Nickel with Blued Hammer and Trigger
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright, the rifling is sharp. There is no visible erosion in the bore. This revolver appears unfired outside of the factory In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 99% of its original metal finish. The Bright Nickel plating is mirror-shiny and free of clouding or blemishes. Only a faint partial turn line on the cylinder can be seen under direct light. The blued hammer and trigger show strong, clean color with no finish loss. The screw heads are sharp. The pins are clean. The markings are crisp and factory-deep. Overall, this revolver rates in Excellent Near Mint condition.
Mechanics: The action functions flawlessly in both single and double action. Lockup is tight, and the timing is precise. This revolver appears unfired outside of factory test-firing. We did not fire this revolver. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Included is the original factory box, correctly serialized to the revolver, along with the factory foam insert, Colt instruction manual, and hang tags.
Our Assessment: The Colt Lawman MK V in Bright Nickel represents the very pinnacle of Colt’s double-action revolver design in the early 1980s. Intended to deliver the strength and reliability of a service revolver with a touch of style and modern lockwork, the Lawman MK V was the final generation in a lineage that began with the famed Trooper. Colt’s improved “V” spring system delivered a smoother, faster double-action pull and greatly simplified the internal mechanism over previous designs—features that make the MK V both collectible and shootable.
This particular revolver is nothing short of spectacular. Finished in factory Bright Nickel, it remains in unfired condition outside of factory testing, with its blued trigger and hammer adding contrast and elegance. It’s topped off by a gorgeous pair of original large walnut Colt grips, which show no wear and complete the gun’s display-worthy aesthetic. The revolver is housed in its original factory box with matching serial number, foam insert, and instruction manual—rarely seen complete and in this preserved state.
Adding to its prestige, the MK V series shares key internal lockwork characteristics with the legendary Colt Python, making it one of the smoothest and most robust double-action revolvers of its time. The simplified yet strengthened action provides a level of reliability and mechanical refinement that serious shooters and collectors immediately recognize. The result is a revolver that offers both beauty and absolute functional integrity—an heirloom-grade firearm with Python pedigree.
There’s no overstating the rarity of this example. Most Lawman MK Vs saw heavy use as working guns; very few were ordered in Bright Nickel, and even fewer survive in this museum-grade condition. From its untouched internals to its near flawless exterior, this revolver is not only a gem—it’s a benchmark. In this writer’s opinion, it is the holy grail of MK V-series Colts, a revolver worthy of centerpiece display in any advanced Colt or double-action revolver collection. Please see our high quality photos and good luck on your bid -M.C.
