Today, the Agent remains a solid, well-made gun that can easily stand up to more modern counterparts, and will outlive you if you take care of it. Many people continue to highly value them, and they still command a fair price, which will only go up as time passes. These are from when guns were hand-fitted by craftsmen, not simply CNCРІР‚в„ўd and assembled. The alloy frame does little to soak up the recoil, and the tiny grips donРІР‚в„ўt allow for much control.Р”В«ut for any shortcomings, the Agent remains an excellent, high-quality revolver. The 2-inch barrel does little for accuracy, though this is a gun really only designed for very short distances anyway. The Cabelas salesman said they will probably list it for sale on their website in addition to the local store. The sights are rudimentary, with a trench cut on top of the frame and a long, tapered front post. ARCHIVED Posted: 5:18:38 PM EST Any idea. The nicely checkered grips really only allow a two-finger purchase, and leave your pinky to dangle or tuck under the bottom. The Agent falls prey to the same issues many snubs do when it comes to shootability. Oddly, though, the hammer is РІР‚Сљin the whiteРІР‚Сњ, and shows a bit of discoloration because of it. The finish on mine is in great shape, minus a nick or two. This item can be removed from sale at any time as it is alos p. The frame is anodized, while the barrel and cylinder get that famous Colt Royal Blue bluing treatment. This item is used, see photo for description. I seriously cannot overstate how much I enjoy the trigger on this gun. This is from a different era of Colt, and it shows. And while it may not have cost as much as a Cobra back in the day, Colt in no way cheaped out, especially on the amazing, crisp trigger. The small size is perfect for pocket carry, as it fits neatly in the РІР‚Сљcoin pocketРІР‚Сњ in my jeans nicely and securely, and with minimal snag upon drawing. The alloy frame makes for a ridiculously light gun, to the point where I almost forget itРІР‚в„ўs there. Unlike the similarly sized Smith and Wessons of the day, you got SIX shots, not five. This particular Agent is a РІР‚СљSecond ModelРІР‚Сњ made in 1974 with the shrouded ejector. Later on for a few years in the РІР‚в„ў80s the Agent had a parkerized finish for one last gasp as a less expensive version of the Cobra, but by 1986, the AgentРІР‚в„ўs run was over. The name РІР‚СљAgentРІР‚Сњ was Colt attempting to market it as a deep concealment gun for LEOs.Р”В®ventually, it would take cues from the Cobra in the РІР‚СљSecond ModelРІР‚Сњ and feature a shrouded ejector rod and tapered front sight, and in return, the Cobra and Detective Special would adopt the shorter frame of the Agent, albeit with bigger grips. It was only offered with a 2-inch barrel and only in. However, it featured a smaller РІР‚СљstubbyРІР‚Сњ grip frame for deeper concealment. The Agent was very similar to the Cobra, with an alloy frame and steel cylinder and barrel. It would go on to be developed into an interesting lineup of compact revolvers, including the Agent. It was dubbed the РІР‚СљCobraРІР‚Сњ, the first to take a snake-themed name, and featured the same РІР‚СљDРІР‚Сњ frame, but was made out of aluminum alloy instead of steel, with a steel cylinder and barrel. In 1950, Colt began selling a new variant of their famous РІР‚СљDetective SpecialРІР‚Сњ revolver. Most people either open carry, or not at all, and many of the small, concealable guns of the day were marketed towards LEOs, usually as backup guns to their standard duty revolver. It was a time when a radical shift towards the everyday Joe and Jane being able to carry was beginning to crest, and laws were all over the board. The America of the 1970s looked at Concealed Carry in a much more interesting way than today. Own this classic revolver today! Please refer to the photos as there is wear on the cylinder and barrel of this Colt.РІР‚СљThereРІР‚в„ўs a snake in my boot!РІР‚Сњ Or is there? The Colt Agent may not be a TRUE member of ColtРІР‚в„ўs legendary Snake Guns, but itРІР‚в„ўs at least an honorary one. In 1982, the Agent was briefly revived by Colt, this time with a parkerized finish production continued until 1986. The original Agents had a smaller grip frame from the Cobra which made for a deeper concealment and the grip frame was later changed to match the Cobra in the late 60s. 38 Special caliber, with a 2-inch barrel and blued finish. The original Agent weighed 14 ounces and was available only in. The bottom of the Agent grips are slightly shorter than that of the Cobra. The original Agents were very well made, with high polished finishes and highly checkered walnut grips. It is Stainless but could use a minute or 2 under the polishing wheel. The Colt Agent was another model similar to the Cobra. This Colt features a removable Tyler's T-Grip.

This Colt Agent was manufactured in 1962. For sale is a Colt Agent double action revolver in.

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