Colt Cobra

The Colt Cobra revolver appears in the following films used by the following actors:

Colt Cobra

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Colt Cobra - .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.

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

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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

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Colt Agent - .38 Special

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

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See Also

• Colt's Manufacturing Company - A list of all firearms manufactured by Colt.