The Colt Viper features a half-lug barrel designed to reduce weight and increase concealability. The forged stainless-steel construction delivers a robust shooting experience and is paired with a one-piece barrel with a recessed target crown. The Colt Viper features a U-Notch rear sight with a black ramp front sight for quick reliable target acquisition and is paired with American Walnut checkered grips. Chambered for 357 Magnum and accepts .38 Special cartridges. These are classified as Blem pistols by Colt QC inspectors due to some very minor cosmetic flaw that in most cases cannot even be seen or identified by the purchaser. It can be a minor as a slight shading difference in the finish which if not compared side by side with other guns from the same lot, cannot be detected. All are mechanically 100% and all factory warranties still apply. This is a great way to purchase a highly desirable firearm at below market value without any quality compromise. Half-lug barrel design to reduce weight and increase concealability Forged stainless-steel construction delivers a robust shooting experience One-piece barrel with a recessed target crown U-Notch rear sight with a black ramp front sight for quick reliable target acquisition American walnut checkered grips Chambered for .357 Magnum and accepts .38 Special cartridges Barrel has 1:14 LH 6 groove Trigger pull double action 7-9.5 lbs. Blemished Order today!