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excellent Colt King Cobra SB3BB .357 Magnum Double Action Revolver & Box

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:300.00 USD Estimated At:600.00 - 1,000.00 USD
excellent Colt King Cobra SB3BB .357 Magnum Double Action Revolver & Box
excellent Colt King Cobra SB3BB .357 Magnum Double Action Revolver & Box

Our Assessment: One of Colt’s "Seven Serpents", the original King Cobra was a medium-frame 6-shot .357 revolver. It had the looks of a Python with lock work more similar to the venerable Trooper line of revolvers. The original King Cobra was discontinued in 1992, coming back in 1994 and discontinued again in 1998. In 2019, the model designation was brought back, but the design was notably different. The frame was a little smaller, more suitable for concealed carry, the trigger guard profile was changed, and the mechanism was altered, now having the same tight, positive lockup of the most popular Colt revolvers. This example looks like it has spent more time inside a case than out. This would make a great hunting sidearm, concealed carry or home defense revolver and would also fit in with a Colt collection that hasn’t added this snake to the pit.

Make: Colt

Model: King Cobra, SB3BB

Serial Number: RA213876

Year of Manufacture: 2019-2023

Caliber: .357 Magnum

Action Type: Single/Double Action Swing-Out Cylinder Revolver

Barrel Length: 3"

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a brass beaded blade screw-secured to the front of the barrel’s solid rib. The rear sight is a square notch integral to the topstrap.

Grip Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece textured laminate wood. The grips have no notable wear, only a few tiny marks. There are no chips or cracks. The grips rate in about excellent overall condition.

Type of Finish: Stainless Steel

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10 out of 10.

Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 99% of its metal finish. There is no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in about excellent condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a more thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This revolver comes in a blue plastic Colt case with serial-matching label and manual.

CA Legality: CA Dealer Transferable: YeS, CA PPT: YeS.