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TEXAS RANGER COLT TROOPER MK V .357 REVOLVER

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:950.00 USD Estimated At:NA
TEXAS RANGER COLT TROOPER MK V .357 REVOLVER
AB1835
Make: Colt
Model: Trooper Mk 5
Serial # - Firearms: 12082V
Caliber: .357 Mag.
Barrel Length: 4
Low Estimate: 1000
High Estimate: 1500
With signed 1985 letter from Texas Ranger (Retired) Jay Banks transferring ownership of this gun (identified by ser. no., etc.) to famed Winchester author/authority George Madis, confirming engraved "Capt. Jay Banks/Texas Ranger" inscription at right frame side.  Gun appears new and unfired retaining full factory blue, sharp edges and markings incl. "V" over "Rampant Colt" at left frame, lovely checkered 2-pc. walnut grips with gold Colt logo medallions (tiny marks at right trigger guard area).  Action is crisp, brilliant bore shows blue and sharp rifling.  Accompanied by miniature Texas Ranger badge inscribed "Jay Banks/Captain./Texas Rangers" and woodgrain Colt carton (missing end flaps) with fitted foam insert. (Modern/PPT)