Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this iconic double-action revolver today for a penny-start auction, this is the Colt Cobra Second Issue!
The Colt Cobra is a staple of any Colt Collection. The 3" barrel model chambered in the .22 is undoubtedly one of the most Rare and Sought After Cobra models. They are feverishly sought after by collectors around the world.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Cobra Second Issue
Serial: C69087
Date of Manufacture: 1973
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 3"
Optics/Sights: Serrated Ramp Front with Square Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Walnut Grips with Checkering
Action: Double/Single Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Following World War II...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 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 Second Issue Cobra. Made from 1973 to 1981. It was offered in bright blue, and bright nickel. Some Cobras may have been made with a satin Electroless nickel finish, also known as "Coltguard". During the Colt strike, Cobras were offered with an unpolished matte black finish. This new style Cobra had a heavy barrel that shrouded the ejector rod and a long ramp front sight. The new design included walnut combat-type grips that enclosed the front and bottom of the grip frame. These post-1972 Cobras were the only version that Colt ever rated for use with +P ammunition. The gun was rated for "up to" 1000 rounds of +P ammunition, at which point the gun was to be returned to Colt for inspection and possible frame replacement.
Contents:
Model: Cobra Second Issue
Serial: C69087
Date of Manufacture: 1973
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 3"
Optics/Sights: Serrated Ramp Front with Square Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Walnut Grips with Checkering
Action: Double/Single Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Following World War II...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 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 Second Issue Cobra. Made from 1973 to 1981. It was offered in bright blue, and bright nickel. Some Cobras may have been made with a satin Electroless nickel finish, also known as "Coltguard". During the Colt strike, Cobras were offered with an unpolished matte black finish. This new style Cobra had a heavy barrel that shrouded the ejector rod and a long ramp front sight. The new design included walnut combat-type grips that enclosed the front and bottom of the grip frame. These post-1972 Cobras were the only version that Colt ever rated for use with +P ammunition. The gun was rated for "up to" 1000 rounds of +P ammunition, at which point the gun was to be returned to Colt for inspection and possible frame replacement.
Contents:
This example is in Astonishing Condition, 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.
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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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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