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[[Image:Cobra.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''Cobra'' (1986)]] | [[Image:Cobra.jpg|thumb|right|300px|''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 | '''''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 Paula Gosling novel ''Fair Game'' (which was adapted again into a [[Fair Game (1995)|1995 action film]] starring [[William Baldwin]] and [[Cindy Crawford]]). | ||
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[[Image:Cobragoldcupbarrel.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Note the flat top of the slide.]] | [[Image:Cobragoldcupbarrel.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Note the flat top of the slide.]] | ||
[[Image:CB-1911GC-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Cobra with his Colt before for making the escape to his truck.]] | [[Image:CB-1911GC-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Cobra with his Colt before for making the escape to his truck.]] | ||
==Colt Government Model== | ==Colt Government Model== | ||
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==Smith & Wesson Model 15== | ==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. | 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. | ||
[[ | [[File:S&WModel15.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Smith & Wesson Model 15 'Combat Masterpiece' - .38 Special]] | ||
[[Image:CB-SW15-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A uniform police officer with a S&W Model 15.]] | [[Image:CB-SW15-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A uniform police officer with a S&W Model 15.]] | ||
[[Image:CB-SW15-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Another officer with a Model 15.]] | [[Image:CB-SW15-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Another officer with a Model 15.]] | ||
[[Image:CB-SW15-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The security guard fires his | [[Image:CB-SW15-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The security guard fires his Smith & Wesson Model 15.]] | ||
==Smith & Wesson Model 10== | ==Smith & Wesson Model 10== | ||
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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 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 Jatimatic is a Finnish 9mm submachine gun developed in the late 1970s and early 1980s by Jali Timari, making its debut in 1983, manufactured (initially) by Tampereen Asepaja Oy (TAO) and later by Oy Golden Gun Ltd (as the GG-95 PDW, re-introduced unsuccessfully in 1995). '''''Cobra''''' marked one of the few prominent appearances of the weapon in media. | ||
[[Image:JatimaticSMALL.JPG|thumb|none|400px|Jatimatic SMG - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:JatimaticSMALL.JPG|thumb|none|400px|Jatimatic SMG - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:CB-JATSMG.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Cobra ([[Sylvester Stallone]]) returns fire from his Jatimatic SMG.]] | [[Image:CB-JATSMG.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Cobra ([[Sylvester Stallone]]) returns fire from his Jatimatic SMG.]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:43, 24 May 2017
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 Paula Gosling novel Fair Game (which was adapted again into a 1995 action film starring William Baldwin and Cindy Crawford).
The following weapons were used in the film Cobra (1986):
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Handguns
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 Rentals 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.
Cobra (Sylvester Stallone) aims his Colt at the Supermarket Killer.
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.
Smith & Wesson Model 36
Captain Sears (Art LaFleur) and Detective Monte (Andrew Robinson) are seen carrying Smith & Wesson Model 36s at the beginning of the film. Nancy Stalk (Lee Garlington) is also seen using one towards the end of the film.
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.
Smith & Wesson Model 10
A Smith & Wesson Model 10 is seen being used by one of the gang members.
Submachine Guns
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, making its debut in 1983, manufactured (initially) by Tampereen Asepaja Oy (TAO) and later by Oy Golden Gun Ltd (as the GG-95 PDW, re-introduced unsuccessfully in 1995). Cobra marked one of the few prominent appearances of the weapon in media.
Heckler & Koch HK94
Two SWAT members are seen with Heckler & Koch HK94s on top of the supermarket roof at the beginning of the film.
Shotguns
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.
Sawed-Off Double Barrel Shotgun
The 'Night Slasher' (Brian Thompson) uses a Sawed-Off 12 Gauge Side-by-Side Shotgun when he and his gang go after Ingrid (Brigitte Nielsen) after she's released from the hospital.
Ithaca 37
Nancy Stalk (Lee Garlington) carries a pistol-gripped Ithaca 37 with an extended magazine tube when chasing after Cobra and Ingrid at the end of the film.
Stalk (Lee Garlington) pumps her Ithaca.
Remington 870
A gang member uses a Remington 870 at the motel shootout.
Over/Under Shotgun
An Over/Under Shotgun is used by one of the gang members.
Rifles / Carbines
Ruger AC556
One of Night Slasher's gang members uses a Ruger AC556 when trying to take out Cobra (Sylvester Stallone) and Ingrid (Brigitte Nielsen) after she's released from the hospital.
Winchester Model 70
What appears to be a scoped Winchester Model 70 is seen twice in the film - First in the hands of one of the SWAT officers during the supermarket indicent, and later in the hands of one of Night Slasher's gang members.
M16 Rifle
A gang member is seen with an M16 Rifle (likely an AR-15 SP1) with three-prong flash hider.
Other
MK 2 Hand Grenade
When Cobra is getting prepared at the motel the night before the shootout, he takes three MK 2 Hand Grenades out of his bag.
See Also
- Fair Game (Based on the same novel.)