Colt King Cobra Target 4.25" – .357 Magnum / .38 Special - KCOBRA-SB4TS-E-RI – CIP Marked – Factory New

Description:
This is a factory new Colt King Cobra Target, model KCOBRA-SB4TS-E-RI, CIP?marked .357 Magnum revolver, $875.00. This is Colt’s modern “snake gun” built for serious range use and defensive carry: 4.25" stainless barrel, 6-shot, double/singleaction, with Colt’s LL2 Linear Leaf mainspring trigger system for an exceptionally smooth double action pull and crisp single action break.
Chambered in .357 Magnum / .38 Special, this medium-frame revolver delivers classic Colt aesthetics with modern production quality, fully adjustable target sights, fiber-optic front, and attractive Altamont wood stocks. The “SB4TS E RI” CIP configuration gives you a revolver proof tested to international standards, while still being ideal for U.S. range work, home defense, or as a high quality “working” snake gun.
Key specs (KCOBRA?SB4TS-E-RI)

• Condition: Factory new in box
• Price: $875.00 
• Caliber: .357 Magnum / .38 Special
• Action: Double/Single-Action revolver
• Capacity: 6 rounds
• Barrel length: 4.25 inches, full lug
• Overall length: 9.25 inches (approx.)
• Weight (unloaded): About 36 oz
• Frame & cylinder: Stainless steel, brushed/matte finish
• Sights: Fiber-optic front, fully adjustable rear (windage & elevation)
• Grips: Altamont checkered wood stocks with Colt medallions
• Trigger system: Colt LL2 Linear Leaf mainspring, DA/SA
• Cylinder rotation / latch: Clockwise rotation, traditional Colt latch pulled to the rear
• Model: KCOBRA-SB4TS-E-RI – CIP revolver designation

Factory new at $875.  New gun reliability and warranty support at a competitive price point.
4.25" full-lug stainless barrelBalanced handling, excellent recoil control, and solid velocity with .357. 
6?shot .357 Mag / .38 Spl cylinderRun everything from soft .38s to stout .357 Mag loads in one platform. 
LL2 Linear Leaf mainspring trigger.  Smoother, more linear DA pull and clean SA break for better practical accuracy. 
Fiber-optic front / adjustable rear sights.  Fast sight picture and precise zeroing at your preferred distance. 
Altamont target wood stocks.  Secure, full grip with classic Colt “snake gun” looks. 
Stainless frame and cylinderCorrosion resistance for carry, storage, and outdoor use. 
CIP-marked “RI” configuration.  Internationally proof-tested revolver, ideal for collectors or cross-border markets. 

Colt “Snake” lineage, King Cobra, and the LL2 trigger
Colt’s “snake gun” family started with highly regarded double?action revolvers like the Python, and later the Cobra, Viper, and King Cobra, which became synonymous with smooth triggers and premium fit and finish. The original King Cobra, introduced in 1986, was a medium-frame, heavy-barrel .357 Magnum built on the Trooper Mk V system and aimed at duty, defense, and sport shooters who wanted a robust Colt that could live on a steady diet of magnum loads. 
When Colt brought back the King Cobra line in the late 2010s, it introduced the modern LL2 Linear Leaf mainspringsystem as part of the updated action. The LL2 replaces the older coil-spring style with a tuned leaf-spring geometry that gives a more linear, consistent double-action pull, less stacking, and a noticeably crisp single-action break, while still maintaining reliable ignition with .357 Magnum primers. In practical terms, this brings the new King Cobra closer to the classic “Colt DA feel” enthusiasts associate with the vintage snakes, but in a robust stainless package designed for regular use and easy service. 


The CIP designation on the KCOBRA?SB4TS-E-RI indicates that this specific revolver has been built and marked for compliance with the standards of the Permanent International Commission for the Proof of Small Arms (C.I.P.), which is the proof-house organization used by many European countries. Under CIP rules, every firearm must be individually proof-tested at an official proof house using overpressure cartridges that exceed normal service pressures, and only after passing these tests is the firearm marked with the appropriate proof marks and cleared for sale. 
For you as a buyer, this means that the revolver:

• Has been independently tested with proof loads and carries physical proof marks showing it passed those tests, in addition to Colt’s own QC. 
• Meets standards recognized across CIP member countries, which can simplify import, resale, or ownership in jurisdictions that rely on CIP proof as a legal requirement. 
• Can be more interesting to collectors because CIP-marked U.S. models are often produced in smaller runs and have slightly different markings than purely domestic versions. 

Terms for the listing

• Condition: Factory new in box (NIB). Includes Colt factory box, manual, and lock 
• Price: $875.00 plus shipping and insurance to your FFL.
• FFL required: Ships to licensed FFL dealers only. No direct shipments to individuals. Buyer must be legally allowed to own this firearm.
• Buyer responsibility: Buyer must know and comply with all local, state, and federal laws regarding .357 Magnum revolvers and ammunition.
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Rifle Caliber: .357 Magnum
Handgun Caliber: .357 Magnum
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: King Cobra
Barrel Length: 4.25
Condition: Factory New
Metal Condition: Factory New

Price: $825.00
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