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Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Colt Cobra "D" Frame revolver holds a unique place in firearms history as Colt's second venture into aluminum alloy construction, following the introduction of the Colt Commander. Debuting in 1950, the Cobra was essentially an aluminum-framed version of the popular Detective Special, built with Colt’s proprietary "Coltalloy." This innovation significantly reduced weight, making the Cobra an ideal choice for plainclothes officers and concealed carry users who ne …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The Colt Army Special, featuring a five-inch barrel and categorized as an "E" frame model, was introduced by Colt in 1908 as a replacement for the New Army and Navy models. This innovative revolver incorporated the superior action developed in the Colt New Pocket and New Service models, establishing a foundation for all medium-frame double-action revolvers produced by Colt up to the introduction of the Colt Python in 1955. Notably, the design remained remarkably consiste …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: Smith & Wesson’s dominance in the .357 Mag. market changed forever in 1955; however, when Colt introduced its first revolver chambered in .357 Mag: the Python. By all accounts, Colt executives also considered this to be the finest revolver the company produced at the time. No expense was spared in the manufacturing process, from the revolver’s timing and lock-up to its Royal Blue finish, this would be the pinnacle of Colt’s manufacturing prowess and …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: Smith & Wesson’s dominance in the .357 Mag. market changed forever in 1955; however, when Colt introduced its first revolver chambered in .357 Mag: the Python. By all accounts, Colt executives also considered this to be the finest revolver the company produced at the time. No expense was spared in the manufacturing process, from the revolver’s timing and lock-up to its Royal Blue finish, this would be the pinnacle of Colt’s manufacturing prowess and …

Bryant Ridge's Analysis: The firearm is chambered in a .22 Long Rifle and is equipped with a 6° profile barrel designed for precision and accuracy. However, due to its export status, detailed specifications are scarce, and no examples have been found in the United States. This particular model, identified by the product code 170066, is known as the "Target Champion," with approximately 235 units manufactured and exported to Wischo in Germany between 1995 and 1996. Additionally, another varia …