Posted: 4/16/2014 3:49:33 PM EDT
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Hello my fine revolver friends.
I have had this Colt Cobra for about 8 or 9 years now and I'm looking to part ways with it. There is nothing wrong with it, I just never shoot it and it deserves to go to someone who would. Gun is in pretty good shape. Shoots well and the trigger is amazing. The finish has some spots where the holster wore through the bluing, and one of the flutes is a bit scratched up. If you guys could give me a ballpark value to list it for, I would appreciate it! Some pics: 
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I'd start at $650 -- and if your patient , put it on GB with a $600 reserve --- I'd entertain $500 private party on that thing as a shooter , -- but thats me --- If you dont need the money super fast, try the GB route and hold firm on the price
I'm a Colt enthusiast myself and will say i hope you get max dollars for it ---- this will enhance the value of mine too 
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I just sold mine on gunbroker for $464.00 it wasn't scratched like that one. I got rid of the factory grips
awhile ago and replaced them with pachmayer grips. There are people asking CRAZY money for them don't be that guy. Edit-- I'm not implying anyone on ar15.com would do that. |
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Edit-- I'm not implying anyone on ar15.com would do that. I would  -- i'd sit on it until it sells with a $500 reserve or until suitable trade material comes along --- the lightweight Colts are nice even by modern standards due to the inclusion of the 6th hole -- and quite a bit lighter than a Det Special
I liquidated some stuff on Armslist over the winter --- some stuff i sold cheap early on in the heat of the minute, - it was exciting to be moving some merchandise and freeing up some cash -- but after a while , it got old having turds try to haggle me to death on everything --- ultimately, i finally told a couple of people (in a respectful manner) that if that was all they had to spend , perhaps they should go buy something off the rack at Academy or Dicks |
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The Cobras don't get the same money that Dec Specials do. In that condition I wouldn't go over $400. $650 is an insane price. I've seen minty DS's for less than that. For some reason i thought they were more  
Then there is the Agent and the Commando --- i'd love to have a Cobra like the OP's for a carry gun -- i'm sure +P's are a no-no, but i bet a guy could find a .38 SD load that would be the equal for a typical .380 or something -- took my Sig 238 (a rather pricey 380) out of my pocket at the range figuring i'd make sure i was still "on" with it -- it went "BANG" then CLICK. Not that a revolver is maintenance free or anything, but this malady would not have occurred with my Det Special |
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For some reason i thought they were more
Then there is the Agent and the Commando --- i'd love to have a Cobra like the OP's for a carry gun -- i'm sure +P's are a no-no, but i bet a guy could find a .38 SD load that would be the equal for a typical .380 or something -- took my Sig 238 (a rather pricey 380) out of my pocket at the range figuring i'd make sure i was still "on" with it -- it went "BANG" then CLICK. Not that a revolver is maintenance free or anything, but this malady would not have occurred with my Det Special Quoted:
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The Cobras don't get the same money that Dec Specials do. In that condition I wouldn't go over $400. $650 is an insane price. I've seen minty DS's for less than that. For some reason i thought they were more
Then there is the Agent and the Commando --- i'd love to have a Cobra like the OP's for a carry gun -- i'm sure +P's are a no-no, but i bet a guy could find a .38 SD load that would be the equal for a typical .380 or something -- took my Sig 238 (a rather pricey 380) out of my pocket at the range figuring i'd make sure i was still "on" with it -- it went "BANG" then CLICK. Not that a revolver is maintenance free or anything, but this malady would not have occurred with my Det Special Limited +P is no problem. My every day companion for the last 20+ years is an Agent. For the last several years I have loaded it with Buffalo Bore 158gr LSWCHP +P. Over the years I have carried it loaded with everything from the current load to Remington Multi-Ball loads. It has never failed to fire, ever. Nor has any of my other various Colt revolvers, with the exception of a Trooper MkIII .22lr/.22mag convertible(came with two cylinders and is the only one I have ever seen) with something way north of 50,000 rounds down the pipe, which finally decided not to advance the cylinder occasionally. I would buy another as new Agent, Cobra, Dick Special, or Commando on sight as long as the price is not stupid. The OP's gun would make a fine carry/beater as is or could be refinished, and if he sells in the recommended $450 neighborhood would make you a good gun. |