The numbers on the site show an IJ at the end of the serial number. I got this today and was on Colt proof house looking for the date. ARCHIVED THREAD - Colt Lawman MKIII Serial. I'm still a Smith guy, but there are a few Colt models out there that I lust after. Founder of AR15.COM BPW Ep 012 w/ Juan Avila (AKA Goatboy) 3:25:23 PM. Well anyway for those of you who are still reading this post here a few photos. Also in excellent shape with the original grips. Sitting next to the Mk III in the display case was a 2nd generation Colt Detective Special made in 1956. I wish I had a couple pistols that I was willing to part with.

It's blued with a blue trigger and CH hammer. I've triple checked that serial number and it's my understanding that the serial number dates it to 1979 so if that is correct it was made near the end of the 2' production life. This Lawman Mk III was too good to pass up. 357 magnum snubbie for a few years now and they sure aren't easy to find. The Luger was a nice piece, but I've had a jones for a mid-size. Actually the grips have the serial number written on both panels so perhaps it's the original factory installed grips? Anyway I traded an Model 1914 Erfurt P08 Luger (mfd. There was a beautiful Lawman Mk III 2' with the original service grips. Today was no exception.I wasn't intending to bring anything home, but in the past that's when I've found some of my favorite pieces. In the past couple of years I've purchased a pre-war S&W Heavy Duty with a 5' barrel and a Webley Mk VI from him. The owner is known to pay fairly well for interesting pieces and I've always been impressed with his selection.

Went to one of my favorite pawnshops yesterday. I know I know this is the S&W forum, but sometimes I wander over to the other guys.

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