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'''The Colt Cobra revolver appears in the following films used by the following actors:'''
=Colt Cobra=
[[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]]
[[Image:ColtAgent.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Colt Agent - .38 Special.  "Economy" version of the Colt Cobra, nearly identical visually, except the Agent was made of lighter alloys.  More Current production models of the Agent had a ejector shroud along with other various finishes.]]
[[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 a snubnose revolver, and is a lighter version of the [[Colt Detective Special]].  It holds 6 rounds, and is made for .22 LR, .32 NEW POLICE, NOT .32 ACP WHICH IS A RIMLESS AUTOMATIC CARTRIDGE or .38 Special ammunition.  Weighing only 15 oz, the Colt Cobra was preferred by detectives and policeman over the competing Smith & Wesson revolvers at the time. It was the gun that Jack Ruby used to kill Lee. Harvey 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.
The Colt Cobra is today considered one of the most reliable handguns ever made (just behind the [[Colt Python]] and [[Single Action Army|Colt Peacemaker]]). While production of this revolver has stopped, it is still highly prized for its light weight and reliability.  
==Specifications==
(1950-1981) (2017 - Present)


The '''Colt Agent''' is a lower-cost version of the Cobra. The Agent has a lighter alloy frame than the Cobra and comes fitted with smaller grips, aiding in concealment. The Colt Agent was chambered only for the .38 Special cartridge and was offered only with a 2-inch barrel.
* '''Type:''' Revolver


''The '''Colt Cobra''' or''' Colt Agent''' have been seen in the following used by the following actors:''
* '''Caliber(s):''' .22 LR, .32 Colt New Police, .38 Special


===Film===
* '''Weight:''' 0.94 lbs (0.43 kg)
 
* '''Barrel length:''' 2 in (51 mm), 3 in (76 mm)
 
* '''Capacity:''' 6-round Cylinder


* [[Marvin J. McIntyre]] as Duke in ''[[Short Circuit]]''
* '''Fire Modes:''' DA/SA


* [[Kathy Bates]] as Annie Wilkes in ''[[Misery]]''
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* [[Charles Bronson]] as Paul Kersey in ''[[Death Wish 3]]''
===Film===
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!align=center bgcolor=#DOE7FF width="325"|'''Film'''
!align=center bgcolor=#D0E7FF width="275"|'''Actor'''
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!align=center bgcolor=#D0E7FF width="100"|'''Note'''
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|''[[Angel's Leap (Le Saut de l'ange)]]'' || [[Jean Yanne]] || Louis Orsini ||  Cobra || 1971
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|''[[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
|-
|}


* [[Lee Marvin]] as Det. Lt. Frank Ballinger in "[[M Squad]]''
=See Also=
* [[Colt's Manufacturing Company]] - A list of all firearms manufactured by Colt.


[[Category:Gun]]
[[Category:Gun]]
[[Category:Revolver]]
[[Category:Revolver]]

Latest revision as of 05:47, 17 February 2022

Colt Cobra

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Colt Cobra (1950 to 1981) - .38 Special
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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.

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

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