Colt Cobra First Model .38 Special Revolver, 2-Inch, 6-Shot (1966) – Lightweight Alloy D-Frame, Blued Steel Cylinder
This 1966 Colt Cobra First Model is a classic D-frame snub-nose revolver chambered in .38 Spl. It features the lightweight "LW" aluminum-alloy frame with a blue-black anodized finish, paired with a blued carbon-steel barrel and six-shot fluted cylinder. Hallmark First Model traits include the unshrouded ejector rod, a serrated barrel rib, and fixed iron sights. Checkered walnut service stocks with silver Colt medallions and crisp Colt rollmarks round out this period-correct configuration.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This revolver shows notable finish loss. The chamber is clean. The rifling is sharp and shiny.
What’s Included
- No box included
The First Model configuration is evident through its unshrouded ejector rod and six-shot fluted cylinder, combined with a compact 2-inch barrel. The double-action/single-action system pairs an exposed hammer with a checkered spur and a smooth trigger face for straightforward control.
Construction blends durability and lightness: the barrel and cylinder are carbon steel with a blued finish, while the aluminum-alloy frame and receiver wear a blue-black anodized finish. A serrated barrel rib reduces glare along the sighting plane.
Sights are fixed and practical, with a ramped integral front and a square-notch rear milled into the topstrap. The checkered walnut service stocks with silver Colt medallions add correct period detail and classic Colt handling.
Manufactured in the USA in 1966, this Cobra carries Colt’s hallmark rollmarks, including the rampant pony and Hartford address. Its lightweight "LW" D-frame profile and 2-inch snub-nose barrel deliver the recognizable balance and feel associated with early-production Cobras.