Here I am faced with a decision that hearkens back to 1960-70. I have a chance to buy either of these fine revolvers in 357. I see very little between them but the current madness of Colt prices in Canada. (sorry) The Patrolman is totally stock in 98% condition. The Trooper has a few things I am not sure about. An exposed extractor for one. Did early models have these? I have found a few pictures of Troopers laid out this way. Also it is not wearing target stocks, but the slim round top stocks you'd see on an Official Police. They are worn to age, so may be a choice made by a LEO years ago.
The Trooper is $1200 US. The Patrolman almost half that. Is just just the market force of "almost a Python"? Fit and finish on both are top notch.
The Trooper is $1200 US. The Patrolman almost half that. Is just just the market force of "almost a Python"? Fit and finish on both are top notch.