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Colt Viper Blue 4 Inch .38 Special 1977 In Excellent Original Condition with Archives Letter
Guns International #: 102852857 Seller's Inventory #: 10338
Category: .38 Special Revolvers - Colt Revolvers - Viper
Seller's Information
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Seller: ballucan1999
Member Since: 11/6/18
First Name: Paul
Last Name: Carahan
State: Georgia
Zip: 30071
Country: United States
Phone: (770) 652-3811
Number of Active Listings: 2
Total Number of Listings: 2
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted:
Description:
The Viper was essentially a 4″ barrel version of the alloy-framed Colt Cobra in .38 Special. Introduced in 1977 and only produced that year, the Viper did not sell as well as Colt expected and was discontinued. In recent years, owing to its limited production run, the Viper has become quite collectable. Examples in good condition fetch unusually high prices.
This firearm is in excellent vintage condition and comes in serial numbered original Colt Mfg box and paperwork. DOM 1977
This is a consignment piece and everything you see is what was provided by the consignor.
The Colt Viper is the Rarest sister model of such classics as the Python, Cobra, Agent, Bankers Special, and Detective Special models.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Viper
Serial: 86XXXM
Date of Manufacture: June 24, 1977
Caliber: .38 Special
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 4"
Optics/Sights: Plain Ramp Front w/ Frame Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Wood
Action: Double
Markings: Standard
The Colt Viper was only manufactured for one year (1977), and was an aluminum-framed version of the post-1972 Colt Police Positive Special. In recent years, owing to its limited production run, the Colt Viper is now considered quite collectible. The viper did not sell as well as Colt had expected and was discontinued. Original Colt Vipers are extremely rare as the discerning collector will know. This makes it one of the rarer Colt revolvers. Since it’s a Colt “snake gun”, it’s also hunted by collectors seeking to acquire one of each of the Colt revolvers named after snakes. Other than being made in blue or nickel there were no Viper variations.
Similar to their Police Positive model, the Colt Viper was a double action revolver in .38 Special with a 4-inch barrel. Made with an alloy frame, it weighed 20 ounces empty. Left side of the frame marked with a Rampant Colt logo. Single line Colt Hartford address marked on the right side of the barrel. Blue finish with 6 shot fluted cylinder. Checkered walnut grips. Comes in original Colt cardboard box. The Colt Viper was a variation of the Colt Cobra produced with a 4″ barrel and in .38 Special caliber. Produced in 1977 which makes this a rarity among the Colt Snakes.
Between 1950 and 2003, Colt delivered to wheel gun aficionados a series of seven now-classic “snake” guns: Cobra, Python, Diamondback, Viper, BOA, King Cobra, and Anaconda. Some of these were more popular and widespread, such as the Diamondback which was made in both .22LR and .38 Special, while some were less frequently encountered, such as the Anaconda which was made in .44 Mag and .45 Colt. For seekers of the seven serpents, however, a couple of these guns are almost impossible to find: the Viper, which was just a regular catalog item for Colt in 1977, and the BOA, which is even rarer.
In fact, for many Colt fans, it is kind of a holy grail.
Price: $7,799.00
Handgun Caliber: .38 Special