Colt King Cobra 38 special

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I just saw an ad from a LGS selling this blued 4 inch Colt King Cobra in .38 special. I was under the impression that back then the King Cobra was a .357 Magnum. Any thoughts ?

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I thought it was special enough and I’m a sucker for Colt DA revolvers and blued guns, so I bought it last night in a 3 guns deal. Got it for an even $ 1000.- but couldn’t take it home, I need another license for it. Serial number indicates built in 1993 according to Colt website. I checked the chambers and they’re cut for .38 special, .357 won’t fit.

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Probably made for a market that doesn't allow .357mag
S&W made some 586 L frames in .38 for Brazil, I think.
Beautiful revolver.
 
105kw said:
Probably made for a market that doesn't allow .357mag
S&W made some 586 L frames in .38 for Brazil, I think.
Beautiful revolver.
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I emailed Colt archives and got a very quick reply :

“These are unusual to see, as the overwhelming majority were sold to Mexico, where I believe there is a caliber restriction for anything over 38 (part of the reason 38 Super is popular there). I’m sure a number were probably sent to Europe as well. There were actually several thousand produced – approx.. 4,000.”

And a smart*** friend said “when you have enough Pythons, you buy a King Cobra” [emoji16]
 
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