Colt viper. Dec 20, 2009 · The Viper was only produced in 1977 and those Colt rubber grips were only made in the mid to late-1980's. On all other Colt revolvers made before the Mark III series, like the Python, Detective Special, Diamondback etc, Colt famously used solid forged and milled steel hammers and triggers. It beefed up its K-frame a bit to hold up better to a steady diet of . HAVE YOU SEEN THE PRICES ON THESE GUNS NOW!!!!!!!! Mar 13, 2010 · The Viper is a standard late-type Colt "D" frame. 8K views 3 replies 3 participants last post by pyunker45 Jul 11, 2015 C Jul 2, 2015 · The Viper is a bit worn with some nickel worn off the crane. I paid $138 for it. It uses the same frame as the Detective Special, Cobra, Agent, Diamondback, and late version Police Positive Special. Jun 25, 2005 · The Cobra, agent, and Viper are alumanium frame with the Agent having a shorter grip. 5” Python. Thanks. 1 ounces. I knew Colt discontinued all D frame models in the late 70s but still overlooked my Viper. Oct 24, 2009 · Since a defective part could break, Colt went to a high quality casting for hammers and triggers with the introduction of the Mark V series like the Trooper Mark V. D Frame splits the difference between J and K Frame Smiths. But I'd also like to know a little about D frame speed loaders too. I just filed mine for the recently purchased 2. Jul 7, 2019 · Colt has pointedly noted that the King Cobra’s top strap is thicker than the Cobra’s in order to prevent or minimize any frame stretch form the increased pressure of . Jul 11, 2015 · Colt snake experts needed!!! Colt Viper 1978 ? Jump to Latest 1. Jan 4, 2020 · Colt owners (new Colts, and old): What speed loaders work best with these guns? I'm mainly wondering about options for I frame guns like the Python, with the recent announcement. The Viper used a grip that looked like the wood "Combat" grips Colt used on the later Detective Special and Cobra, only the Viper grip was longer on the bottom. Jan 4, 2020 · Colt owners (new Colts, and old): What speed loaders work best with these guns? I'm mainly wondering about options for I frame guns like the Python, with the recent announcement. Lock up is still good and trigger very crisp. The E Frame is a 41 colt Frame Smith copied with the L frame. I am not sure if I would leave it as it is and shoot it, when I shoot . I see stuff on the web that values the gun about equal to mine and then others that put its value at twice the value of my guns. . Nov 5, 2025 · All new Colt revolvers bought between 10/15/2025-12/31/2025 are eligible for $100 rebate. 357 magnum rounds. Apr 19, 2008 · I purchased a Colt Viper in late 1978, left it in the box, never fired it, mostly forgot about it. 357 magnums. Smith and Wesson took a different route. The I Frame as far as I know only differs in barrel thread. The K-Comp weighs 34. 38s or send it off to Colt to be refreshed. ezqivz iuqcgg cqmqw mwqlt qgwp xzjt uzwfa nwnai gzdvz ncjjtgx