Colt Cobra First Issue .38 Special 2-inch 6-shot DA/SA Revolver (1962) with Original Box
This First Issue Colt Cobra stands out as a lightweight, compact .38 Special revolver manufactured in 1962 in the United States. It pairs a blued carbon steel barrel and cylinder with a black anodized aluminum-alloy frame for a classic two-tone look. The revolver includes an installed Melvin Tyler Co. aluminum T-Grip style grip adapter and comes with its original box, making it a noteworthy piece for buyers who value period-correct details with practical enhancements.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Light handling marks are present from previous use. Please refer to the photos for a complete view of the condition.
What's Included
- Original box
- Melvin Tyler Co. aluminum T-Grip style grip adapter (installed)
This is a First Issue Colt Cobra lightweight D-frame revolver chambered in .38 Special with a 2-inch barrel and six-shot, 6-flute cylinder. It was manufactured in 1962 and retains the Rampant Colt logo on the left side of the frame. The crane is marked with "LW," consistent with the alloy-frame Cobra configuration.
The revolver combines a blued carbon steel barrel and cylinder with a black anodized aluminum-alloy frame. The top of the barrel features a narrow, serrated sighting rib, and the ejector rod is unshrouded with a knurled tip. This small-frame configuration keeps weight down while maintaining classic Colt lines.
Sights are fixed, with a ramped, serrated front and a gutter-style rear notch in the topstrap. The action is double-action/single-action with a spurred hammer for precise manual cocking when desired.
Factory-style details include checkered walnut service stocks with silver Colt medallions. An aftermarket Melvin Tyler Co., Oklahoma City, aluminum T-Grip style grip adapter is installed and included, adding a period-correct enhancement to the front strap without altering the original stocks.