cobra

[USMC8541]

I picked up my Colt Cobra today and noticed when I go to close the Cylinder I have to pull back the release otherwise the back of the cylinder slightly hits the side of the frame, everything else seems to be in order. Any idea's?

 

[dfariswheel]

No real ideas without being able to see the gun.
The cylinder should push the cylinder release back and snap into the frame without pulling the release back manually.
There are a number of things that can allow the cylinder to hit on closing, most of which you see mostly on worn guns.
Unfortunately, none of these are things you can repair yourself.

Try giving the gun a good cleaning and some fresh lube.
If it looks dirty or gummed up, spray in a lube-cleaner like CLP Breakfree and allow to soak overnight.

If that doesn't help, your only real choice is to send it in to Colt.
DO NOT take it to any local gunsmiths. Only a tiny few have any idea of how the older Colt action guns work or how to repair them.
Often they will cause other problems that can ruin a gun or cost big money to correct.

 

[USMC8541]

Colt Isn't far from where I live. I am just angry I did not see the problem before I purchased the gun.I think I was so excited to finally find it, I did a quick look over. I dont want to do any more business where I bought it. I will just have to live with my mistake

 

[USMC8541]

I just got my letter from Colt to repair the Cobra, Quote for
1 part N/C
REPAIR CYLINDER LATCH
REPAIR FOR FUNTION ADJUST TO FACTORY SPECS
TEST FOR FUNCTION
65.00, Shipping 35.00
total 95.00

 

[sturf]

I have one that my Father bought in 1958. ( I was with him when he bought it ) Well worth the cost to repare.

 

[phaeton7919]

$65.00 and $35.00= $100.00?......

Does COLT now offer a special arithmetic?

 

[rcmodel]

Maybe thats why their civilian gun business is always teetering on the verge of bankruptcy!!

rc