When did the Colt Cobra Detective Special come out?
It was the era of the wheelgun. Detective Special and Cobra origins go back to 1926 when Colt introduced a 2-inch-barreled version of the popular Police Positive model called the Police Positive Special. Two years later, it became a separate model, the Detective Special.
What kind of gun is the Colt Cobra?
Colt Cobra: Nickel plated alloy (15 oz.), .38 six shot revolver. At first glance, the most distinguishing feature is the full-shroud surrounding the ejector rod. The Cobra was produced in calibers .38 Special, 32 Colt New Police, and .22 LR. The .38 Special Cobra was available in 2, 3 and 4-inch barrel lengths.
When did Colt Cobra ejector rod come out?
The original Agents had a smaller grip frame from the Cobra which made for a deeper concealment and the grip frame was later changed to match the Cobra in the late 60s. A slightly revised version of the Agent was released in 1973 with a shrouded ejector rod, with a weight of 16 ounces.
What’s the difference between the old and new Colt Cobras?
The trigger is slightly wider than the original Cobra’s, and the shoe is smooth, unlike the vertically serrated shoe on the 20th century model. Firing in double action, there is a point as you pull through where the trigger can be staged, indicated by a tactile feel in the grip accompanied by an audible click as the cylinder locks into battery.
Colt Cobra: Nickel plated alloy (15 oz.), .38 six shot revolver. At first glance, the most distinguishing feature is the full-shroud surrounding the ejector rod. The Cobra was produced in calibers .38 Special, 32 Colt New Police, and .22 LR. The .38 Special Cobra was available in 2, 3 and 4-inch barrel lengths.
When did the colt King Cobra Magnum come out?
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It was the era of the wheelgun. Detective Special and Cobra origins go back to 1926 when Colt introduced a 2-inch-barreled version of the popular Police Positive model called the Police Positive Special. Two years later, it became a separate model, the Detective Special.
What’s the weight of a Colt Night Cobra?
To begin with, the new Cobra featured a frame and cylinder made from stainless steel, which bumped the weight up about 10 ounces, to a nominal 25 ounces curb weight (vice 15 for the original).
