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| − | [[Image:Cobra 38spl.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Colt Cobra - .38 Special]] | + | [[Image:Cobra 38spl.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Colt Cobra (1950 to 1981) - .38 Special]] |
| − | The '''Colt Cobra''' is a snubnose revolver, and is a lighter version of the [[Colt Detective Special]]. The Colt Cobra was preferred by detectives and policeman over the competing Smith & Wesson revolvers at the time. Colt reintroduced the Cobra in January 2017. The reintroduction marked Colt's return to manufacturing double action revolvers, however the design was significantly different, utilizing a steel frame, but also a larger trigger guard, ejector rod shroud, fiber-optic front sight and different finish. | + | [[File:Cobra lede.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Colt Cobra (2017 to present). The new Cobras feature a steel frame and an altered trigger guard. - .38 Special]] |
| + | The '''Colt Cobra''' is a snubnose revolver, and is a lighter version of the [[Colt Detective Special]]. The Colt Cobra was preferred by detectives and policeman over the competing Smith & Wesson revolvers at the time. Colt reintroduced the Cobra in January 2017. The reintroduction marked Colt's return to manufacturing double-action revolvers, however the design was significantly different, utilizing a steel frame, but also a larger trigger guard, ejector rod shroud, fiber-optic front sight and different finish. | ||
The Colt Cobra is also known to be the revolver used by Jack Ruby to shoot and kill Lee Harvey Oswald, President Kennedy's alleged assassin on November 24, 1963, after the President had been shot 2 days prior. The revolver is seen in the iconic photograph that captured the moment Oswald was shot. Ruby's revolver was equipped with a hammer shroud, meaning he likely did not cock the hammer before shooting Oswald. | The Colt Cobra is also known to be the revolver used by Jack Ruby to shoot and kill Lee Harvey Oswald, President Kennedy's alleged assassin on November 24, 1963, after the President had been shot 2 days prior. The revolver is seen in the iconic photograph that captured the moment Oswald was shot. Ruby's revolver was equipped with a hammer shroud, meaning he likely did not cock the hammer before shooting Oswald. | ||
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* '''Weight:''' 0.94 lbs (0.43 kg) | * '''Weight:''' 0.94 lbs (0.43 kg) | ||
| − | * '''Barrel length:''' 2 in (51 mm) | + | * '''Barrel length:''' 2 in (51 mm), 3 in (76 mm) |
* '''Capacity:''' 6-round Cylinder | * '''Capacity:''' 6-round Cylinder | ||
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|''[[Short Circuit]]'' || [[Marvin J. McIntyre]] || Duke || Cobra || 1985 | |''[[Short Circuit]]'' || [[Marvin J. McIntyre]] || Duke || Cobra || 1985 | ||
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| + | |''[[Death Wish 3]]'' || [[Charles Bronson]] || Paul Kersey || Cobra || 1985 | ||
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| + | |''[[Violent Cop]]'' || || || Cobra || 1989 | ||
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|''[[Misery]]'' || [[Kathy Bates]] || Annie Wilkes || Cobra || 1990 | |''[[Misery]]'' || [[Kathy Bates]] || Annie Wilkes || Cobra || 1990 | ||
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|''[[JFK]]'' || [[Brian Doyle-Murray]] || Jack Ruby|| Hammerless Cobra || 1991 | |''[[JFK]]'' || [[Brian Doyle-Murray]] || Jack Ruby|| Hammerless Cobra || 1991 | ||
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| − | |''[[ | + | |''[[Bad Times at the El Royale]]''||[[Cynthia Erivo]]||Darlene Sweet||||2018 |
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Latest revision as of 16:13, 7 April 2024
Colt Cobra
The Colt Cobra is a snubnose revolver, and is a lighter version of the Colt Detective Special. The Colt Cobra was preferred by detectives and policeman over the competing Smith & Wesson revolvers at the time. Colt reintroduced the Cobra in January 2017. The reintroduction marked Colt's return to manufacturing double-action revolvers, however the design was significantly different, utilizing a steel frame, but also a larger trigger guard, ejector rod shroud, fiber-optic front sight and different finish.
The Colt Cobra is also known to be the revolver used by Jack Ruby to shoot and kill Lee Harvey Oswald, President Kennedy's alleged assassin on November 24, 1963, after the President had been shot 2 days prior. The revolver is seen in the iconic photograph that captured the moment Oswald was shot. Ruby's revolver was equipped with a hammer shroud, meaning he likely did not cock the hammer before shooting Oswald.
Specifications
(1950-1981) (2017 - Present)
- Type: Revolver
- Caliber(s): .22 LR, .32 Colt New Police, .38 Special
- Weight: 0.94 lbs (0.43 kg)
- Barrel length: 2 in (51 mm), 3 in (76 mm)
- Capacity: 6-round Cylinder
- Fire Modes: DA/SA
The Colt Cobra and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:
Film
| Film | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angel's Leap (Le Saut de l'ange) | Jean Yanne | Louis Orsini | Cobra | 1971 |
| Short Circuit | Marvin J. McIntyre | Duke | Cobra | 1985 |
| Death Wish 3 | Charles Bronson | Paul Kersey | Cobra | 1985 |
| Violent Cop | Cobra | 1989 | ||
| Misery | Kathy Bates | Annie Wilkes | Cobra | 1990 |
| JFK | Brian Doyle-Murray | Jack Ruby | Hammerless Cobra | 1991 |
| Killing Kennedy | Casey Siemaszko | Jack Ruby | hammer shroud | 2013 |
| Bad Times at the El Royale | Cynthia Erivo | Darlene Sweet | 2018 |
See Also
- Colt's Manufacturing Company - A list of all firearms manufactured by Colt.