[Tonkatruck]

This is my idea of beauty! I picked this cobra up at a gun show this weekend for $295. It's got Knicks and scratches all over and a whole ton of holster wear and blue loss. The back strap is completely bare. Mechanically she is perfect! I just love the looks of a well used revolver! If this thing could talk, I'd love to hear the stories! Feel free to post pics of yours!...

 

[keystonearms]

Looks great! As long as it is a Beauty to you doesn't matter what anyone else thinks! Now for the range report please.....

 

[Parrisjr]

Nice honest revolver, congratulations on your find!

 

[Colt-SL]

I like it too. An old honest work horse!

 

[jacksmith]

Look good,your images are very stunning.

 

[ussmanlovede36]

nice revolver and pics. timing OK?

 

[sixguns]

Gorgeous! Great pics, too

 

[azshot]

Hey, nothing wrong with that! You can put it in a holster or pocket, and actually carry it as it was intended, instead of locking it in a dark safe.

 

[dogface6]

They were meant to be your companion - not sit in the dark on a silken pillow, all RenWaxed and dust free.

Missing finish and all - I'll bet it shoots just fine, so long as you don't think that 'every' .38 has to use a +P load.

Enjoy it, and look for a good holster.

 

[Colt-SL]

Around here we refer to that ambiance as patina, and love every aspect of it!

 

[dogface6]

When I started collecting a few decades back - 'patina' was known as 'rust'...

Nothing wrong with the look of a well-cared-for piece.

 

[rhmc24]

Not exactly a revolver but a well used Colt 1902 with the well used shoulder holster that came with it ----

 

[Elapid]

All the wear and marks are the personality of the pistol, that's the story the firearm tells you when you look and hold it. To get it re-blued or anything else is gagging the pistol and taking away its ability to tell it's story. I think it is a beautiful firearm and has personality, this is my first post but you can put me in that group.