Colt Cobra 38

[elm_creek_smith]

Which brand and model of Goodyears are those?

Looks like a Hogue Monogrip. Just sayin'.

 

[elm_creek_smith]

OP -

Don't think about it; just buy it. I lost a 3 inch Detective Special in a stupid trade years ago and still regret it.

 

[LimaCharlie]

I bought one a few weeks ago that was built in 1952. My wife shot it at the range and decided it is her gun. Her carry gun is a 3" Pro Series S&W model 60. She like the trigger on the Colt Cobra better.

 

[samnev]

My favorite carry revolver when I use to carry.

 

[DFrame]

I've been collecting and shooting Cobras (and ALL Dframes') for years. Very hard to beat the aluminum framed colts for Carryability. They're slightly larger than a J frame but carry an extra shot too.

 

[153]

Now you're talkin'! Sambar stag is my favorite grip material and are on many of my guns. If the plastic factory grips on my gun mentioned earlier weren't such a part of the gun's history by now, I'd do what you did here.

Wyatt,

My Cobra started out with the wood factory stocks, the stag is so nice I was able to get over the sentimental qualities of the OEM walnut. After all the original handles are still in the box.

It took awhile, but putting ivories on my childhood K-22 took some getting used to. However the old walnut was so beat up and worn, they too ended up back in the box without much sadness.

Great handguns deserve equally fine handles ...

 

[hittman77]

Yep, I've got one that looks exactly like this one. Same grips and all. My s/n is 2374xxLW and also came with a nice brown leather flap holster that the previous owner "thinks" came with the gun.

Mine is rated at 99% condition ..... think I paid $500.00 for it 3 or 4 years back.

 

[getoff]

if i was in VA not FL, I'd go grab that gun. I had, and regret selling an SFVI colt. same gun as far as I know, just stainless. fit all my J frame leather. I think the SF thing was a thumbing of a nose at S&W... 6 rounds not 5, and same size.

 

[eb07]

I've got a Colt Cobra, alloy frame 38, 2" barrel on hold at Ali-Babba's for a couple of days while I do some research.

Gun is tight as a tick. A little finish wear, but nothing I can't live with. I don't mind a little wear. It comes with service stocks, and a T-grip, and has a leather OWB, top break holster with it.

S/N on the receipt is 115XXX...no letters.

Anybody else got one?

Yes sir,

my Cobra writeup:



https://thedesertsedge.wordpress.com/2013/08/12/the-colt-cobra-38-special/

 

[CajunBass]

Well, I did pick it up. It did have the "LW" after the S/N which makes it a 1961 Model. A light Flitz and wax job have got it looking pretty decent.

It came with a Buchiemer/Clark "Detective" holster in what looks like black patent leather. With the Tyler's T grip it gives it a "Jack Webb old school" look.

I'll try to post some pictures tomorrow.

 

[rjm6120]

Awesome! Yes please post some pics for us.

 

[824tsv]

Late to the party as usual.
I haven't seen one posted with a hammer shroud, so here's mine:

 

[mjr]

I'm not sure of the difference in a Cobra and an Agent.

I believe the only difference was that the Agent had a shorter grip, which was supposed to be more concealable but which many people found less comfortable to shoot.

 

[les.b]

I haven't seen it yet, but apparently there is a new TV series on TNT called "Public Morals". About the NYPD vice squad in the 1960s from what I hear. These look like just the kind of firearms that were in use back then. Nice write up in "TV Week" magazine, sounds like it has been pretty throughly researched and has old school police advisers to keep it on track.

I am a real sucker for these older snubbie wheel guns, both Colts and Smiths. Glad that the OP made the decision to go with his gut and get that Colt. I know he'll like it. One advantage the colts have has to do with the hand being on the opposite side of the cylinder axis: when the trigger is held to the rear at the end of the trigger pull, it holds the cylinder immobile. No play to either side. That and the extra 20% ammunition capacity (6 versus 5) give an advantage to the Colt over the Smith 'J' frame.

 

[Wyatt Burp]

This 1951 Colt Cobra in a very rare uncatalogued Berns-Martin IWB holster was taken off the body of a corrupt Los Angeles detective killed trying to ambush two other detectives at the "Victory Motel" in 1953. Well, I like to think so, anyway. The gun and holster are right for the period. I assume the holster is, anyway.

 

[epj]

I believe the only difference was that the Agent had a shorter grip, which was supposed to be more concealable but which many people found less comfortable to shoot.

Yes, the post '75 grip frame is very short. The original wood stocks on mine are pretty much useless as far as I'm concerned. I replaced them with Goodyears. The earlier Agent grip frame is longer, but I'm not sure if it's the same as the DS or not.

 

[Kframerbluvr]

I got one in a trade years ago. It is one of my favorites. It went out of time last year. Sent it back to Colt and they returned it good as new. You will be a fan!

Sixgun, if you don't mind, could you share details of your experience with Colt getting your Cobra up and running? I kept hearing that Colt would not service these anymore and that has made me leery of getting one for carry duty.

 

[Kframerbluvr]

I've got a Colt Cobra, alloy frame 38, 2" barrel on hold at Ali-Babba's for a couple of days while I do some research.

Gun is tight as a tick. A little finish wear, but nothing I can't live with. I don't mind a little wear. It comes with service stocks, and a T-grip, and has a leather OWB, top break holster with it.

S/N on the receipt is 115XXX...no letters.

Anybody else got one?

CajunBass, I am just across the river from you. Would you be willing to share where you found your revolver? PM me if you wish. The one you found sounds like a winner!

 

[Kframerbluvr]

I bought a Colt "Commando Special" snub in 1983 for use as an off-duty gun in the early years of my career. It fit my hand perfectly and carried well off-duty. This particular gun aggravated me by consistently shooting 4" to the left at fifteen yards and subsequently sold it to another deputy for almost what I paid for it. It was somewhat homely looking with the rough Parkerized type finish it had.
This post has turned back on the desire to own another D-frame snub...preferably a "birthyear" Detective Special or Cobra...

 

[CajunBass]

CajunBass, I am just across the river from you. Would you be willing to share where you found your revolver? PM me if you wish. The one you found sounds like a winner!

No secret at all. I got it at Greentop. I go by there every couple of days checking.

 

[Flattop5]

Late to the party as usual.
I haven't seen one posted with a hammer shroud, so here's mine:

Hey, 824tsv, that's my exact gun. Mine was made in 1966 or 1967, I believe. If I can figure out how to upload a photo, I'll post a picture of it. Oh, here it is (sorry, don't know how to make it bigger):

 

[Flattop5]

Hey, 824tsv, that's my exact gun. Mine was made in 1966 or 1967, I believe. If I can figure out how to upload a photo, I'll post a picture of it. Oh, here it is (sorry, don't know how to make it bigger):

Here is another view: [I cannot upload a good photo, sorry, my internet skills suck]

 

[Kframerbluvr]

No secret at all. I got it at Greentop. I go by there every couple of days checking.

Green Top is the place, for sure. I make it there about every two weeks.
Your persistence paid off. Nice snag!