Colt Trooper Mark V

[Pokem807]

A few weeks ago I bought my first revolver, a GP100 Wiley Clapp. Since then, my GAS has started flaring up again, and today I'm the proud owner of a Colt Trooper. It's in very good condition with a little holster wear around the muzzle and a couple of light scratches on the side plate. Didn't come with any box or papers, so right now I'm looking for any info or resources I can find since I know nothing about Colt revolvers. Also trying to find a gunsmith in the Tulsa area who is good with Colts, just in case I need something checked out.

I'll try to attach pics below, but I have a few questions maybe ya'll can help me out with.

First, I noticed that a screw on the right side, just below the front of the cylinder, was loose. I snugged it up but didn't really apply much pressure for fear of screwing it up. Any idea what that screw is for? Would it be okay to back it out just a bit and apply a touch of Loctite before re-tightening?

Also, I already mentioned some scratches on the finish. I don't really mind them, but they are one of the first things I look at when I pick it up. Can scratches on a blued finish be repaired without completely refinishing? I'm gonna shoot this gun, but I don't want to diminish its value by trying to fix a problem and just making it worse.

 

[ldp4570]

A Colt Python without the name. Shoot and enjoy her as she is!

 

[gerhard1]

The screw that you mentioned is the yoke/crane screw. To remove the crane from the frame you remove that screw first then pull back on the cylinder latch and swing the cylinder out. Once this is done, you can then push the crane out of the frame.

Hope this helps.

 

[gerhard1]

A Colt Python without the name. Shoot and enjoy her as she is!

Completely different lockwork.

ETA Still a darned fine (and very very strong) revolver. I have two of the Colt Lawman wheelguns and they are built like tanks.

 

[AKguy1985]

Can scratches on a blued finish be repaired without completely refinishing? I'm gonna shoot this gun, but I don't want to diminish its value by trying to fix a problem and just making it worse.

You might be able to touch up the scratches with cold blue. But that may harm the value.

 

[ldp4570]

Completely different lockwork.

ETA Still a darned fine (and very very strong) revolver. I have two of the Colt Lawman wheelguns and they are built like tanks.

True, but I'd rather have the Lawman than the Python for a heavy use .357 magnum.

 

[Pokem807]

The screw that you mentioned is the yoke/crane screw. To remove the crane from the frame you remove that screw first then pull back on the cylinder latch and swing the cylinder out. Once this is done, you can then push the crane out of the frame.

Hope this helps.

That helps a lot. Next time I have it out, I'll remove the screw and put a dab of blue loctite on it. Same with the ejector rod.