ATLAS
COLLECTIBLE FIREARMS

Atlas Collectible Firearms is profoundly honored to present the absolute pinnacle of snake gun collectibility: an extraordinarily rare 1978 Colt Viper. Chambered in the classic .38 Special with its mandatory 4-inch barrel configuration, this legendary revolver was manufactured for a single year only, sealing its reputation as the hardest-to-find member of Colt's fabled serpent lineup. Finding a highly elusive mid-production snake gun with complete factory provenance represents a monumental, blue-chip investment opportunity for the elite firearms portfolio. Of all the major snake guns (Python, Anaconda, King Cobra, Diamondback, Cobra) the Colt Viper in Nickel finish is the rarest & hardest to find!
This breathtaking example features its brilliant, mirror-reflective original factory nickel finish that covers every contour of the sleek, lightweight frame. The rollmarks remain exceptionally deep and razor-sharp, housing a perfectly timed 6-shot cylinder and an immaculate bore. Framing this ultra-rare piece is the correct set of factory-original, target-style checkered walnut grips, which showcase rich wood grain structure and sharp checkering with flush silver rampant Colt medallions.
This museum-tier investment package comes 100% complete, resting with its original factory woodgrain box featuring a matching numbered end label. Tucked safely inside is the authentic period-correct instruction manual, target literature, the original yellow cautionary factory hangtag, and a matching registration sheet. The revolver remains in pristine collector grade condition at a conservative 98%+, exhibiting virtually no handling marks and only the faintest evidence of test firing. It represents an irreplaceable time capsule that will instantly serve as the crown jewel of any world-class collection.