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==Colt Viper== | ==Colt Viper== | ||
[[File:Coltviper.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Colt Viper - .38 Special]] | [[File:Coltviper.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Colt Viper - .38 Special]] | ||
The Viper was essentially a 4" barrel version of the alloy-framed Colt Cobra in .38 Special. Externally, it resembles a [[Colt Trooper]] with fixed sights. There were no other barrel lengths offered and the only finish options were blue and nickel. 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 collectible, arguably the most valuable and sought-after of all Colt's "snake guns". Forgeries using surplus barrels are quite common and genuine examples in good condition fetch unusually high prices. | The Viper was essentially a 4" barrel version of the alloy-framed Colt Cobra in .38 Special. Externally, it resembles a [[Colt Trooper|Colt MKIII Trooper]] with fixed sights. There were no other barrel lengths offered and the only finish options were blue and nickel. 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 collectible, arguably the most valuable and sought-after of all Colt's "snake guns". Forgeries using surplus barrels are quite common and genuine examples in good condition fetch unusually high prices. | ||
==Specifications== | ==Specifications== | ||
Revision as of 02:07, 22 April 2018
The Colt Cobra revolver appears in the following films used by the following actors:
Colt Cobra
The Colt Cobra is a snubnose revolver, and is a lighter version of the Colt Detective Special. The Colt Cobra was preferred by detectives and policeman over the competing Smith & Wesson revolvers at the time. Colt reintroduced the Cobra in January 2017. The reintroduction marked Colt's return to manufacturing double action revolvers, however the design was significantly different, utilizing a steel frame, but also a larger trigger guard, ejector rod shroud, fiber-optic front sight and different finish.
The Colt Cobra is also known to be the revolver used by Jack Ruby to shoot and kill Lee Harvey Oswald, President Kennedy's alleged assassin on November 24, 1963, after the President had been shot 2 days prior. The revolver is seen in the iconic photograph that captured the moment Oswald was shot. Ruby's revolver was equipped with a hammer shroud, meaning he likely did not cock the hammer before shooting Oswald.
Specifications
(1950-1981) (2017 - Present)
- Type: Revolver
- Caliber(s): .22 LR, .32 Colt New Police, .38 Special
- Weight: 0.94 lbs (0.43 kg)
- Barrel length: 2 in (51 mm)
- Capacity: 6-round Cylinder
- Fire Modes: DA/SA
Film
| Film | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angel's Leap (Le Saut de l'ange) | Jean Yanne | Louis Orsini | Cobra | 1971 |
| Short Circuit | Marvin J. McIntyre | Duke | Cobra | 1985 |
| Misery | Kathy Bates | Annie Wilkes | Cobra | 1990 |
| JFK | Brian Doyle-Murray | Jack Ruby | Hammerless Cobra | 1991 |
| Violent Cop | Cobra | 1989 | ||
| Death Wish 3 | Charles Bronson | Paul Kersey | Cobra | 1985 |
Colt Agent
The Colt Agent is a lower-cost version of the Cobra. The Agent has a lighter alloy frame than the Cobra and comes fitted with smaller grips, aiding in concealment. The Colt Agent was chambered only for the .38 Special cartridge and was offered only with a 2-inch barrel.
Specifications
(1955-1973)
- Type: Revolver
- Caliber(s): .38 Special
- Weight: 0.94 lbs (0.43 kg)
- Barrel length: 2 in (51 mm)
- Capacity: 6-round Cylinder
- Fire Modes: DA/SA
Colt Viper
The Viper was essentially a 4" barrel version of the alloy-framed Colt Cobra in .38 Special. Externally, it resembles a Colt MKIII Trooper with fixed sights. There were no other barrel lengths offered and the only finish options were blue and nickel. 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 collectible, arguably the most valuable and sought-after of all Colt's "snake guns". Forgeries using surplus barrels are quite common and genuine examples in good condition fetch unusually high prices.
Specifications
(1977)
- Type: Revolver
- Caliber(s): .38 Special
- Barrel length: 4 in (51 mm)
- Capacity: 6-round Cylinder
- Fire Modes: DA/SA
See Also
- Colt's Manufacturing Company - A list of all firearms manufactured by Colt.