COLT King Cobra Target SB4TS 357 Mag Stainless DASA Double Revolver 2019-21
SOLD FOR: $1325
LSB#: 220117RB002
Make: Colt
Model: King Cobra
Serial Number: RA233666
Year of Manufacture: 2019-2021
Caliber: .357 Magnum
Action Type: DA/SA Double and Single Action Revolver with 6-Shot Swing-Out Cylinder
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked with an illustration of a cobra snake flanked by “KING” and “COBRA” over “.357 MAGNUM”. The right side of the barrel is marked with the stylized “COLT’S” logo and “MFG HARTFORD CT USA”. The side plate is marked with the “Rampant Colt” logo. The right side of the frame below the cylinder is marked with the serial number, “RA233666”, and a QR code.
Barrel Length: 4 1/4”
Sights/Optics: The front sight is a blade with a red fiber optic dot that is fixed to a ramped base integral to the barrel rib. The rear sight is an adjustable square-notch leaf in a base that is pinned to a channel in the top strap.
Stock Configuration and Condition: The grips are two-piece textured Altamont rosewood panels, each with an inset “coin pony” at the top. The grips are free of any notable wear or damage. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Stainless Steel
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is well-defined. There is no erosion.
Overall Condition: There are scattered minor tell-tale swirl marks and minor nicks in the stainless steel, most notable on the right side of the frame. The cylinder has a faint turn line along with scattered minor nicks. The markings are clear. Screws are sharp. Overall, this revolver is in Fine-plus-to-Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder produces solid full lockup on all 6 chambers with a smooth—and rather light—double action trigger pull, the single action pull is feather light and crisp. We did not fire this revolver. As with all used firearms, thorough and consistent cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork, and Accessories: This revolver includes a serial-matching blue Colt factory snap case and its manual.
Our Assessment: While it certainly apes the timeless aesthetic of the king serpent Python, the King Cobra on offer here is based not upon a snake but rather a Trooper—the venerable Trooper MK V. The King Cobra is improved, however, with the addition of a heavier-duty barrel, full barrel length underlug, and a thicker, solid rib over the barrel. The history of the King Cobra is nothing if not serpentine. It was introduced in ‘86, discontinued in ‘92, returned to the line in ‘94, dropped again in ‘98, and was not reintroduced again until 2019 as a .357 Magnum, 3” barrel variant of the 2017 Colt Cobra. Please take notes, there will be a test should you win this handsome revolver! This example has a 4 1/4” barrel and is well-appointed with the Altamont rosewood grips. She’s a beauty, so good luck and happy bidding!