WTS/WTT Colt Cobra - 1st Issue - VA

p8riot · November 1st, 2008, 11:30 PM

The Colt Cobra is the lightweight alloy framed version of the Detective Special. It weighs a scant 15oz and holds 6rds of .38SPL instead of the 5rds of the more common J-Frame .38's. Jack Ruby used a 1st Issue Cobra to kill Lee Harvey Oswald. This particular one was manufactured in 1961, it has some finish wear (I'd class it about 85% remaining), but the cylinder has zero play in it both rotationally and fore to aft when in full lock-up (which is the way you want a Colt to be). The previous owner bobbed the hammer, but it still has the original grips installed. I have added a brand new set of Tyler T-Grips to fit my hand better. All things considered though I'd really much rather have a 9mm (think G-26 or G-19) or a small .45ACP, or a .357 lever gun. I'd like to trade for either one (I can add some cash) or I'd sell it for $425 shipped in the lower 48. $400 FTF in Virginia

p8riot · November 3rd, 2008, 12:01 PM

November 1st, 2008, 11:30 PM	#1
p8riot Distinguished Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chesterfield, VA Posts: 1,948	WTS/WTT Colt Cobra - 1st Issue - VA The Colt Cobra is the lightweight alloy framed version of the Detective Special. It weighs a scant 15oz and holds 6rds of .38SPL instead of the 5rds of the more common J-Frame .38's. Jack Ruby used a 1st Issue Cobra to kill Lee Harvey Oswald. This particular one was manufactured in 1961, it has some finish wear (I'd class it about 85% remaining), but the cylinder has zero play in it both rotationally and fore to aft when in full lock-up (which is the way you want a Colt to be). The previous owner bobbed the hammer, but it still has the original grips installed. I have added a brand new set of Tyler T-Grips to fit my hand better. All things considered though I'd really much rather have a 9mm (think G-26 or G-19) or a small .45ACP, or a .357 lever gun. I'd like to trade for either one (I can add some cash) or I'd sell it for $425 shipped in the lower 48. $400 FTF in Virginia __________________ "You can get more with a kind word and a gun than you can with a kind word alone." - Al Capone The second amendment is the reset button of our Constitution.

November 3rd, 2008, 12:01 PM	#2
p8riot Distinguished Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chesterfield, VA Posts: 1,948	SPF __________________ "You can get more with a kind word and a gun than you can with a kind word alone." - Al Capone The second amendment is the reset button of our Constitution.

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