Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this classic double-action revolver today for a penny-start auction, this is the Colt Cobra Second Issue!
The Cobra is the sister snake model to such classics as the Python, Diamondback, King Cobra, and Anaconda models.
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 the sister snake model to such classics as the Python, Diamondback, King Cobra, and Anaconda models.
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 Second Issue
Serial: F65583
Date of Manufacture: 1974
Caliber: .38 Special
Finish: Bright/Polished nickel
Barrel Length: 2"
Optics/Sights: Serrated ramp front with Square notch rear
Stock/Grips: Gloss finished 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.
Condition/Contents:
This example is in SUPERB condition showing no evidence of consumer use or handling that we can see. This example will ship with the Colt box pictured above!
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 Second Issue
Serial: F65583
Date of Manufacture: 1974
Caliber: .38 Special
Finish: Bright/Polished nickel
Barrel Length: 2"
Optics/Sights: Serrated ramp front with Square notch rear
Stock/Grips: Gloss finished 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.
Condition/Contents:
This example is in SUPERB condition showing no evidence of consumer use or handling that we can see. This example will ship with the Colt box pictured above!
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 $70.00
Any orders placed with magazines that are not compliant with your state, county, or city regulations will not ship with your order.
