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ColtCobra

Revolvers · United States · 1950
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ColtCobra

Colt Cobra
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* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Stopping Power
60
Accuracy
65
Reliability
75
Capacity
70
Ergonomics
65
Durability
70
Concealability
85
Recoil Control
75
Calibre Versatility
60
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin United States
CategoryRevolvers
EraEarly Cold War
In service1950–1981
Operators6 countries
Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
69
Revolvers MASS Rating
8/19
Early Cold War
59/186
All-Time
Revolvers · 10 axes scored
Stopping Power
60
Accuracy
65
Reliability
75
Capacity
70
Ergonomics
65
Durability
70
Concealability
85
Recoil Control
75
Calibre Versatility
60
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the revolvers category.
01 / Overview
Colt Cobra
Category
Production
1950–1981
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
REVOLVERS · EARLY COLD WAR
8
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
80
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
69
revolvers category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the revolvers category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General2MOD.2
  • Weight (Empty)0.68 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre4MOD.4
  • Cartridge.38 Special
  • Calibre9.07 mm
  • Calibre Classmedium
  • RimfireNo
▣Operation6MOD.6
  • Action TypeRevolver
  • Fire Modesdouble-action/single-action
  • Feed SystemCylinder
  • Magazine Capacity6
  • Drum / Belt Capacity6
  • Trigger Typedouble-action
◇Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
  • Barrel Length50.8 mm
  • Sight TypeBaughman-style ramp front sight
  • Iron SightsYes
◆Construction3MOD.3
  • Overall Length171.45 mm
  • Receiver Materialaluminum alloy
  • Furniture Materialwood
▤Production & Cost3MOD.3
  • Production Start1950
  • Production End1981
  • Variants4
⬢Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
  • Width31.75 mm
  • Height114.3 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1945First deployment: Cold War
  2. 1950Production started
  3. 1981Production ended
76
years in service
31
years in production
0
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country no longer actively operates it. 6 countries retired it.
04 / Conflicts
COLT COBRA · CONFLICTS SERVED IN100% win
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
1
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
A rotating cylindrical chamber that holds multiple cartridges and aligns each with the barrel for firing, as used in revolver-type pistols.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A revolver is a type of pistol with a rotating cylinder containing multiple chambers, typically 5 or 6, which are successively aligned with the barrel.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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