SCARCE & FINE, COLT VIPER DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER

WITH MATCHING FACTORY BOX. Cal. 38 Spl. S# 98827M. Bbl. 4". 1 of only approx. 4,000 Viper double action revolvers mfg. by Colt in 1977. This example is marked "= VIPER =/ .38 SPECIAL CTG." on the left side of the bbl., with Colt's single line address marked on the right. Left side of the frame is marked with the Rampant Colt logo and "VP" Verified Proof. Alloy frame exhibits a black anodized finish, with steel parts exhibiting a blue finish overall. Sides of hammer are polished in-the-white. Frame is mounted with 2-piece checkered wood grips. Standard fixed blade front sight and frame notched rear sight. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: matching factory wood grain box containing styrofoam insert, as well as a Gun World Magazine card and "Handling the Handgun" pamphlet. CONDITION: fine, with metal components retaining bountiful amounts of their original factory finishes overall. Cyl. exhibits a light dragline. Sides of hammer retain a bright appearance. Brilliant mirror bore, retaining well defined rifling throughout. Grips are excellent, with few light superficial handling marks. Box shows mild exterior wear, but otherwise remains sound. Due to sales not meeting Colt's expectations, the Viper was quickly discontinued, with production only taking place in 1977, making this an exceptional example of a scarce Colt Viper revolver. (26-272/MLW). MODERN. $5,000-8,000.