Cobra (1986)

Cobra (1986)

Cobra is a 1986 action film starring Sylvester Stallone as Lieutenant Marion "Cobra" Cobretti, a Los Angeles police detective who is assigned to protect a witness from a cult gang of murderers on the streets of Los Angeles. The film was directed by George Pan Cosmatos, who was just coming off directing Stallone in the blockbuster sequel Rambo: First Blood Part II. While opening at number one at the box office, the film ultimately proved to be a critical and financial disappointment. Sylvester Stallone adapted the screenplay from the novel "Fair Game" by Paula Gosling. This novel would again be adapted into the 1995 film Fair Game starring William Baldwin and Cindy Crawford.

The following weapons were used in the film Cobra (1986):

WARNING! THIS PAGE CONTAINS SPOILERS!

Colt Gold Cup National Match (Custom)

Lt. Marion 'Cobra' Cobretti (Sylvester Stallone) carries a customized Colt Gold Cup National Match as his sidearm throughout the film. According to armorer Steve Karnes, the weapon was special-ordered and built-up by Colt for Stembridge Gun Rental to provide for the film. The weapon was fitted with custom grips and a converted 9x19mm barrel and slide. Special thanks to Mr. Karnes for providing info on this weapon.

Photoshop mockup of Cobra's pistol using an image of the Western Arms airsoft grips superimposed onto an image of a real Mark IV Series 70 Colt Gold Cup National Match (.45 ACP).

Perfect airsoft replica of Cobra's Colt Gold Cup NM made by Western Arms.

Cobra's Colt Gold Cup National Match. Note the markings and barrel.

The film's opening has Lt. Marion 'Cobra' Cobretti narrate while the Colt Gold Cup turns toward the camera. Note '9mm Conversion Unit' on the slide.

"You're a disease. And I'm the cure." Cobra (Sylvester Stallone) aims his Colt at the Supermarket Killer.

Best view of the grips.

Note magazine loaded with Glaser Safety Slugs.

Cobra prepares to clean his custom Colt Gold Cup National Match.

Note the tapered barrel.

Note the flat top of the slide.

Cobra with his Colt before for making the escape to his truck.

ASP-9

Lt. Marion 'Cobra' Cobretti (Sylvester Stallone) is to said to also carry an ASP 9, most likely as a backup gun. In the current release of the film the ASP 9 is not ever seen being used. It may have been rented out for the film and the scenes were cut or script changes made the gun unnecessary to use.

ASP 9 (Highly customized pistol using a stock Smith & Wesson Model 39 as the starting point) - 9x19mm. This is the screen used firearm from the film Cobra.

Jatimatic SMG

The Jatimatic SMG is used by Cobra in the movie. In several scenes the Jatimatic is seen fitted with an early model Laser Products Corp. (today known as Surefire) laser sight - most likely a LPC Model 7.

The Jatimatic is a Finnish 9mm submachine gun developed in the late 1970s and early 1980s by Jali Timari. The submachine gun made its debut in 1983. The Jatimatic was manufactured in very limited numbers (approx. 400) initially by Tampereen Asepaja Oy of Tampere and later by Oy Golden Gun Ltd (as the GG-95 PDW, re-introduced unsuccessfully in 1995). The firearm was designed primarily for police, security forces and armored vehicle crews. It was never adopted into service by the Finnish Defence Forces, although the later GG-95 PDW version was tested by the FDF in the 1990s; the conclusion of the tests was that the GG-95 was not suitable as a service weapon.

Jatimatic SMG - 9x19mm

Cobra (Sylvester Stallone) returns fire from his Jatimatic SMG.

The dissembled Jatimatic SMG.

Cobra assembles his Jatimatic SMG.

Cobra fires his Jatimatic SMG, as he and Ingrid make their escape. Note the shoulder holster worn by Stallone which carries the SMG and several spare mags.

Colt Government Model

Sergeant Tony Gonzales (Reni Santoni), Cobretti's partner, carries a Colt Government Model near the end of the film. His Gov't Model appears to have a stainless hammer and trigger. He is previously seen with what appears to be a Smith & Wesson Model 36.

Colt Government Model (Pre-Series 70 Commercial M1911A1) blued with stainless hammer - .45 ACP

Sgt. Gonzales checks his Colt 1911A1, before going to sleep. Note stainless trigger.

Gonzales fires his 1911A1.

Gonzales continues firing his 1911A1,

Remington 870 'Witness Protection'

The Supermarket Killer (Marco Rodríguez) uses a Remington 870 'Witness Protection' shotgun when he goes on a rampage at the start of the film.

Remington 870 'Witness Protection' - 12 Gauge

Side view of the 870, before the killer goes on the rampage. Note the small blade sight, indicating it as a 'Witness Protection' variant rather than a sawed-down standard 870.

The Supermarket Killer (Marco Rodríguez) with his 870.

The Supermarket Killer fires his shorty 870.

Sawn off Double Barrel Shotgun

Night Slasher (Brian Thompson) uses a 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun that's been sawn down when he and his gang go after Ingrid after she's released from the hospital.

Remington Spartan Sawed Off shotgun - 12 gauge

Night Slasher shoots at Cobra and Ingrid during the first chase.

Night Slasher fires his shotgun at two tankers causing them to explode.

Night Slasher with his shotgun at the climax of the film.

Smith & Wesson Model 36

Cpt. Sears (Art LaFleur) and Det. Monte (Andrew Robinson) are seen carrying Smith & Wesson Model 36's at the beginning of the film. Nancy Stalk (Lee Garlington) uses one to kill the guard at the factory towards the end of the film.

Smith and Wesson Model 36 - .38 special - 5 shot

Cpt. Sears & Det. Monte with their Smith & Wesson Model 36's as they try to figure out a plan to stop the supermarket killer.

Stalk shoots a guard with a Smith & Wesson Model 36.

Smith & Wesson Model 15

In the opening scenes the Smith & Wesson Model 15 is used by several of the cops. A security guard uses one when Ingrid is first attacked by the Night Slasher after a modeling shoot.