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A slightly revised version of the Agent was released in 1973 with a shrouded ejector rod, with a weight of 16 ounces. The original Agents had a smaller grip frame from the Cobra which made for a deeper concealment and the grip frame was later changed to match the Cobra in the late 60s. 38 Special caliber, with a 2-inch barrel and blued finish. The original Agent weighed 14 ounces and was available only in. The bottom of the Agent grips was slightly shorter than that of the Cobra. The original Agents were very well made, with high polished finishes and highly checkered walnut grips. The Colt Agent was another model similar to the Cobra. Approximately 3,000 were produced in the two years. Frame and cylinder are constructed of lightweight aluminum alloy. 22 Long Rifle, 32 Colt NP, 32 S&W long and short.
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However, the cylinder fractures continued, and the weapons were eventually withdrawn from service. 38 Special military cartridge, the Caliber. Within two years of issuance, reports of cylinder and/or frame failure began to plague the Aircrewman and its Smith & Wesson counterpart, the Smith & Wesson Model 12, despite issuing a dedicated low-pressure. They are distinguished by the Air Force medallion in the place of the Colt medallion on the checkered wooden grips, as well as a cylinder made of aluminum alloy. The Colt M13 Aircrewman was an ultra-lightweight version of the Detective Special constructed of aluminum alloy, and made from 1951–1957 for use by US Air Force aircrews. At the 2018 Shot Show, Colt debuted the Colt Night Cobra, which has a matte black finish and a front night sight. This model will be offered with a Matte Stainless Steel finish and has an unloaded weight of 25 ounces. 38 Special (+P Capable) with a 2" barrel. The Third Model (2017–present) is offered only as a 6 shot DA/SA revolver in.
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It was announced in 2016 that Colt would re-release the Colt Cobra in 2017. Early models also had a square-butt option. 38 Special Cobra with a 2-inch barrel was available with a nickel finish at additional cost. Standard Cobras were blued with round-butt grip frames. 22 LR Cobra was available only with the 3-inch barrel. 32 caliber version was available in 2- and 3-inch barrel lengths. 38 Special Cobra was available in 2, 3, 4, and 5 inch barrel lengths. In the mid-1960s, the Detective Special's and Cobra's grip frame was shortened to the same size as that of the Agent. The Cobra is the same overall size and configuration as the famous Colt Detective Special and uses the same size "D" frame, except that the Cobra's frame is constructed of lightweight aluminum alloy as compared to the all-steel frame of the Detective Special. The Cobra was made in two models: the First Model, made from 1950–1971 and weighing 15 ounces unloaded with 2-inch barrel, and an improved Second Model, made from 1972–1981, recognizable by its shrouded ejector rod and Baughman-style ramp front sight, with an unloaded weight of 16 ounces. In December 2016, it was announced that Colt would be producing a new run of the Colt Cobra with a steel frame and a fiber optic front sight.
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It holds six shots of ammunition and was sold by Colt from 1950 until 1981. The Colt Cobra is a lightweight, aluminum-framed, double-action short-barrelled revolver, not to be confused with the Colt King Cobra.