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Category - Colt Revolvers - Cobra - .38 Special Revolvers

Category
Colt Revolvers - Cobra
.38 Special Revolvers

Colt Cobra First Issue .38Spl 4"Bbl Early Wood Grip Square Butt Mfg.1956 Minty!

Description:
Capacity: 6 rounds
Also Known As: Colt Cobra 1st Issue (Lightweight Frame)
Make: Colt
Model: Cobra
Finish: Blued
Caliber: .38 Special
Action: Double Action / Single Action
Barrel length: 4 inches
Bore: Clean and sharp, rifling intact
Grips: Sharply checkered wood with silver Colt medallions
Sights: Fixed ramp front, square notch rear
MFG Date: 1956
Features:

• Lightweight alloy frame (denoted by “LW” suffix)
• First Issue Cobra with long grip frame
• Classic Colt craftsmanship and smooth trigger pull
• 4-inch barrel—less common than the typical 2" snub variants
• Square butt checkered wood grips

Extras:  Flambeau hard case
Condition:   Minty condition Cobra from 1956! Grips in excellent condition, found one hair-like surface mark on left frame under Pony, some edges show a hint of white, slightest of cylinder drag, great lock up and timing. Will ship in hard case. We do not know this classic's history, but it is as close to looking "unfired" as we have seen.
Shipping Cost:  $35.00
Tech:  DH060625.1699
Please refer to the photos for the overall condition. FFL is required. 

A rare find for Colt collectors and .38 Special enthusiasts — this Colt Cobra in blued finish with a 4" barrel is as close to unfired as one might hope to find from the mid-1950s. Produced around 1956, this LW-frame revolver maintains its original finish, sharp lettering, and crisp mechanics. The wood grips with the iconic Colt pony medallions add vintage charm, and the longer 4" barrel improves both balance and sight radius over the more common snub-nose variants.
With a clean bore, buttery-smooth action, and nearly no evidence of use, this Cobra stands out not just as a shooter, but as a time-capsule-worthy collector piece. Whether you’re expanding a Colt wheelgun collection or want a classy, reliable revolver from the golden era of American handgun design — this one deserves a serious look.

Handgun Caliber: .38 Special
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Cobra
Serial Number: 48973LW
Barrel Length: 4
Condition: Excellent
Metal Condition: Excellent
Wood Condition: Excellent
Bore Condition: Excellent
Action: SA/DA
Manufacture Date: 1956

Price: $1,699.00