In response, an entirely new product line of revolvers dubbed the MK III series debuted in 1969. In the late 1960s, Colt began to be concerned with a decline in its market share because of price increases brought about by the high labor costs inherent in its manufacturing processes. Both models shared the same forged and labor-intensive hand-fitted internal lockwork. The Trooper was targeted at the entry-level and Law enforcement service-level segment of the firearms market while the highly polished and expensive 357 model revolver was intended to be their premium offering. All the Troopers from this series had hammer mounted firing pins. Barrel lengths available included four inch in. Service versions featured smaller more basic hammers and stocks, and fixed sights. Both Target and Service versions of the Trooper were available, the Target models sporting hand-filling Walnutgrips, larger and wider targethammers, and adjustable iron sights. Early blued Troopers boasted a two-tone color scheme with dull Colt Royal Blue on the flat surfaces and a black bead blasted texture on the edges and cylinder flutes. Manufactured with fine carbon steel, it was available in both blued and nickel-plated finishes. The original Trooper was a heavy-barreled version of the Officers Model Match and was based on Colt’s medium I frame.
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