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Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this SOUGHT AFTER double-action revolver today for a penny start auction, this is the Colt Cobra First Issue!
The Cobra is known for being the first gun that Colt named after a snake, which led to the ICONIC series of "Snakes" made by Colt!
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The Cobra is known for being the first gun that Colt named after a snake, which led to the ICONIC series of "Snakes" made by Colt!
Click here to view our other Live Auctions!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Cobra First Issue
Serial: B83498
Date of Manufacture: 1971
Caliber: .38 Special
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 2" Exposed Ejector Rod
Optics/Sights: Fixed Ramped Blade Front with Frame Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut with Silver Medallions
Action: Double
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Following World War Two Colt was one of the first gun companies to begin making guns using new "Space Age" materials like aluminum. Colt's first entry in the field was with the aluminum framed Colt Commander automatic of 1949. Their second entry was with an aluminum frame version of the Detective Special. Colt called this aluminum alloy "Coltalloy". This new model was named the Colt Cobra. This was the first time Colt named a gun after a snake, and led to a series of "Snake" named pistols made by Colt. It was basically just the Detective Special with an aluminum frame, side plate, and cylinder crane. The barrel and all other parts were made of steel. It was produced from 1950 to 1981.
Over the years, the Cobra was offered in barrel lengths of 2 inches, 3 inches, and 4 inches. There were a few rare 5 inch square butt models made for the Venezuelan government. Calibers were .38 Special, .32 New Police (.32 S&W), .38 New Police (.38 S&W), and .22LR. Finishes were bright blued steel parts with blue-black anodized aluminum parts, or in full bright nickel.
The First Issue Cobra was made from 1950 to 1972. Early versions had a square butt, later versions had a round butt. In 1966 the old style long grip frame was changed to the same short grip frame as the Agent. This was to simplify production. After this, the wood grips overlapped on the bottom of the frame to give a full size grip.
Contents:
This example will ship with the factory original matching box (serialized on the bottom) seen pictured above! The condition is ABSOLUTELY ASTONISHING, showing no evidence of regular consumer use or handling that we can see.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: Cobra First Issue
Serial: B83498
Date of Manufacture: 1971
Caliber: .38 Special
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 2" Exposed Ejector Rod
Optics/Sights: Fixed Ramped Blade Front with Frame Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut with Silver Medallions
Action: Double
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Following World War Two Colt was one of the first gun companies to begin making guns using new "Space Age" materials like aluminum. Colt's first entry in the field was with the aluminum framed Colt Commander automatic of 1949. Their second entry was with an aluminum frame version of the Detective Special. Colt called this aluminum alloy "Coltalloy". This new model was named the Colt Cobra. This was the first time Colt named a gun after a snake, and led to a series of "Snake" named pistols made by Colt. It was basically just the Detective Special with an aluminum frame, side plate, and cylinder crane. The barrel and all other parts were made of steel. It was produced from 1950 to 1981.
Over the years, the Cobra was offered in barrel lengths of 2 inches, 3 inches, and 4 inches. There were a few rare 5 inch square butt models made for the Venezuelan government. Calibers were .38 Special, .32 New Police (.32 S&W), .38 New Police (.38 S&W), and .22LR. Finishes were bright blued steel parts with blue-black anodized aluminum parts, or in full bright nickel.
The First Issue Cobra was made from 1950 to 1972. Early versions had a square butt, later versions had a round butt. In 1966 the old style long grip frame was changed to the same short grip frame as the Agent. This was to simplify production. After this, the wood grips overlapped on the bottom of the frame to give a full size grip.
Contents:
This example will ship with the factory original matching box (serialized on the bottom) seen pictured above! The condition is ABSOLUTELY ASTONISHING, showing no evidence of regular consumer use or handling that we can see.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping $65.00
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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