Make: Colt

Model: King Cobra, AA3080

Serial Number: KV3860

Date of Manufacture: 1989

Caliber: .357 Magnum

Action Type: 6-Shot Single and Double Action Revolver With Swing Out Cylinder

Barrel Length: The solid rib barrel with full underlug is 8”.

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a ramped blade with a serrated orange rubber insert pinned to the front of the rib. The rear sight is a white-outlined square notch adjustable for windage and elevation in a base pinned to the topstrap. The top of the rib and topstrap are matte finished for glare reduction.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece black checkered rubber with finger grooves and gold colored Colt medallions. The grips have no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks. The checkering is well defined. There are no rips or tears. The grips are in Excellent overall condition.

Type of Finish: Stainless Steel

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 10/10.

Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 98% of its finish. The cylinder has a thin turn line. There are a few minor scuffs. Otherwise, there are only light handling marks. The screw heads are generally sharp, the grip screw is tool marked with a strong slot. The markings are clear. Overall, this gun rates in about Excellent condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this revolver. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This revolver comes in a blue plastic Colt box with a later manual. There is no label on the box.

Our Assessment: One of Colt’s “Seven Serpents”, the King Cobra is a medium-frame 6-shot .357 revolver. It has the looks of a Python with lockwork more similar to the venerable Trooper line of revolvers. This example has a stainless steel finish with 8" barrel. It is in Excellent condition with about 98% of its finish, a great bore, and strong mechanics. This would make a great hunting sidearm or target revolver and would also fit in with a Colt collection that hasn’t added this snake to the pit. Please see our pictures and good luck!