Colt Cobra First Issue .38 Special Revolver, 2" Barrel, 6-Shot, 1967, Alloy D-Frame, Blued Steel
This 1967 Colt Cobra First Issue combines a lightweight aluminum-alloy D-frame (-LW) with a blued carbon-steel 2" tapered barrel and six-shot cylinder. It features the early exposed ejector rod configuration, fixed sights with anti-glare serrations, and hand-fitted Colt V-spring action. Checkered walnut service stocks with silver Colt medallions and U.S. manufacture add period-correct details that matter to Colt enthusiasts.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Details: There is light rust on the barrel. The hammer has patina from usage and wear. The anodized finish on the aluminum frame shows wear in some places.
What’s Included
- Colt Cobra First Issue .38 Spl. revolver
First Issue configuration details include the exposed ejector rod, anti-glare serrations on the topstrap and barrel rib, and a compact 2" tapered barrel. The lightweight D-frame makes this six-shot snub distinct within Colt’s lineup of the era.
The frame is aluminum alloy with a dark anodized finish, paired to a blued carbon-steel barrel and cylinder. This -LW construction delivers a notable weight savings while retaining steel where it counts.
Sighting is straightforward and robust: a fixed ramped front sight with a serrated face and a fixed rear notch set into a serrated topstrap. Controls include a smooth-faced trigger and an exposed hammer with a wide, checkered spur.
The action uses Colt’s V-spring and is hand-fitted, with the Colt Positive Lock safety as part of the design. The round-butt grip frame wears checkered walnut service stocks with silver Colt medallions.
Factory-style inspection marks include a P stamp on the lower left frame ahead of the trigger guard and a B inspector stamp on the yoke. This revolver was made in the United States in 1967.