Colt Cobra .38 Special 2” Barrel Lightweight Alloy Frame

Description:
Offered here is a classic Colt Cobra snub nose revolver, chambered in .38 Special and featuring the desirable 2-inch barrel configuration.

Introduced in 1950, the Colt Cobra was designed as a lightweight alternative to the Colt Detective Special, utilizing an aluminum alloy frame while retaining a steel barrel and cylinder. This innovation made it one of the earliest and most successful lightweight carry revolvers ever produced.

Key Features

Manufacturer: Colt  
Model: Cobra  
Caliber: .38 Special  
Barrel Length: 2 inches  
Frame: Lightweight alloy D-frame  
Finish: Blued  
Grips: Factory checkered walnut with Colt medallions  
Configuration: Snub-nose defensive revolver  

Condition

This revolver remains in very good to excellent condition, retaining a strong original blued finish with light, honest handling wear consistent with careful use.

- Cylinder and barrel show typical light operational marks  
- Alloy frame remains structurally sound and clean  
- Factory walnut grips are in attractive condition with strong checkering  

Overall, this is a well-preserved example of Colt’s classic lightweight carry revolver.

Collector & Market Notes

The Colt Cobra holds a significant place in firearms history as one of the first successful lightweight revolvers designed for everyday carry.

Its reduced weight, proven reliability, and excellent Colt double-action trigger made it a favorite among detectives, plainclothes officers, and civilian carriers throughout the 1950s and 1960s.

Well-maintained original examples continue to see strong collector demand, particularly in this classic snub-nose configuration.





We warrant that the firearms are as they appear in our photos but do not warrant mechanical
condition or operation.

Handgun Caliber: .38 Special
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Cobra
Serial Number: H77993
Barrel Length: 2
Condition: Excellent
Metal Condition: Excellent
Wood Condition: Excellent
Bore Condition: Excellent
Item Location: Michigan

Price: $1,899.00
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