Colt Cobra .38 Special 2” Barrel

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

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.

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.

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