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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. | 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 return to manufacturing double action revolvers. | ||
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. | ||
Revision as of 20:39, 26 February 2017
The Colt Cobra revolver appears in the following films used by the following actors:
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 return to manufacturing double action revolvers.
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)
- 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)
- Capacity: 6-round Cylinder
- Fire Modes: DA/SA
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 |
| Misery | Kathy Bates | Annie Wilkes | Cobra | 1990 |
| JFK | Brian Doyle-Murray | Jack Ruby | Hammerless Cobra | 1991 |
| Violent Cop | Cobra | 1989 | ||
| Death Wish 3 | Charles Bronson | Paul Kersey | Cobra | 1985 |
Colt Agent
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.
Specifications
(1955-1973)
- Type: Revolver
- Caliber(s): .38 Special
- Weight: 0.94 lbs (0.43 kg)
- Barrel length: 2 in (51 mm)
- Capacity: 6-round Cylinder
- Fire Modes: DA/SA
See Also
- Colt's Manufacturing Company - A list of all firearms manufactured by Colt.