King Cobra?

[Dr.Rob]

Found a 4 inch King Cobra in very good shape at a VERY attractive price... the cylinder had a little endshake but the screws were immaculate, the forcing cone showed no signs of erosion, and there were NO scratches on it.

Anyone give me a reason for this Colt snob to NOT go back to that store and plunk down the $350 asking price?

Rob

 

[Morgan]

I saw that gun yesterday.

You'd better get it before next payday, or it's mine!

 

[Lone Star]

Yes! Your reason is that all Mk. III and later Colts are hard to get service for, and this one already has cylinder endshake.

Colt is so nearly down and out that I wouldn't rely on them for good repair work in a prompt manner. They also have labor trouble and their head has been in the sand for years. They just aren't a competitive force in the modern gun business.

Lone Star

 

[Majic]

Service is not hard to get. In fact the older actions are the hardest to work on. Endplay should be no more that 3 thou and the barrel/cylinder gap should be no more than 8 thou.
The service depatment at Colt is alive and well, plus there are several other reconized service centers that do excellent work. Cylinder and Slide is an authorized colt repair center and so is Pittsburg Handgun Heasdquarters.
Now the purchse is up to you. Does it really have excessive endplay? If it does then it can be repaired by several shops. Give Pittsburg Handgun Headquarters (412-766-6100) a call and get an estimate for repairs to see if the total price would be worth it over finding a good conditioned model.

 

[Dr.Rob]

More than I'd expect on a Colt, less than on a new Ruger.

I'm gonna have to get there before Morgan.

 

[Standing Wolf]

I'd buy it at that price in half a heart beat.

 

[mattz357]

I say yes all the way! A 6" King Cobra in stainless was my first handgun ever.

 

[Norm357]

Darn I feel dumb. I thought this was a thread about malt liquer!

 

[Dr.Rob]

That will learn me... it sold hours after I saw it.

Safety Tip: if you see something you want, buy it.

 

[Morgan]

Wasn't me, I swear!

 

[Marshall]

Dr. Rob,

That sucks! I was hoping to see you end up with it, you would have liked it.
I'll keep my eyes open.

 

[Majic]

Another snake slithered away. They can be some slippery little devils.