Colt King Cobra 3-Inch Standard Stainless .357 Magnum DA/SA Revolver (6-Round)
This Colt King Cobra is the modern 3-inch Standard Stainless variant in .357 Magnum, built on a compact stainless steel platform with a swing-out six-shot cylinder. It features a full-length underlug/ejector-rod shroud, an exposed spur hammer, and a brass-bead front sight paired with an integral topstrap channel/notch rear. The factory markings include "KING COBRA" and ".357 MAGNUM" on the barrel, along with Colt's rampant pony trademark on the frame.
CONDITION
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Specific Condition Notes: There are minor scratches and blemishes present. The bore is clean and shiny. Light scorch marks are present on the cylinder face.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Colt "King Cobra Revolver" operator's manual
- Factory Colt blue hard case (original)
This 3-inch King Cobra is configured with a stainless steel barrel and frame finished in brushed stainless, matching the stainless cylinder. The compact size and 3-inch barrel make it a straightforward, practical setup while keeping the classic King Cobra profile.
The barrel is fitted with a full-lug underlug, and the ejector-rod shroud runs the length of the underlug. A knurled ejector-rod tip is present, and the cylinder is a swing-out, six-shot design.
Sight configuration is a brass/gold-colored bead on a blade front sight, paired with an integral rear sight channel/notch cut into the topstrap. Grips are a black finger-groove rubber overmold-style design with a molded Colt logo/medallion.
Markings include a partially visible "COLT'S MFG ... HARTFORD, CT USA" barrel marking, along with "KING COBRA" and ".357 MAGNUM" on the barrel, and Colt's rampant pony trademark on the frame. A square 2D/QR-style code marking is present near the serial on the frame, and the case label identifies "Model D" and "King Cobra, 3' Barrel, .357 Magnum, Standard Stainless."