Description A joint venture between Jordanian Weapons Systems (JAWS) and Designer Wildey J. Moore of Wildey Firearms F.A. At one time produced in Jordan for Jordanian Armed forces, and possibly for export. Never produced in the US, no known examples of the Viper have been offered at public sale previously, and few exist in the United States. This Prototype or experimental Wildey JAWS Viper chambered in .45 ACP with one, eight round removable magazine and a 5″ barrel. This example is a cutaway demonstration model with cuts in the barrel, slide, and frame. Matte stainless steel frame with pebble textured front strap and rubber Hogue wrap around grips marked with a crown and “JAWS”. Textured slide release and ambidextrous push button magazine release. Double/single action trigger with textured exposed hammer. Polished/matte stainless steel serrated slide with ambidextrous manual safety lever. Novak three white dot iron sights. Must ship to FFL holder. Conditions: Good/Very good with some scratches, high edge wear, and general wear from handling. Small light spots of metal oxidation on the frame, slide, and front sight. Sold AS-IS From the Personal collection of Wildey Firearms creator Wildey J. Moore. Wildey worked in the firearms business since the 1950’s as a gunsmith, Ed Argamonte’s, as a Salesman for Winchester, Stoeger, J.J. Tobler and Forenade Fabrikverken. Eventually setting out on his own to design and create the Wildey Survivor. The Survivor was most famously featured in the classic 1985 Movie Death Wish 3 with Charles Bronson. This lot Includes a letter of authenticity signed by the fiduciary of Moore’s estate and Connecticut Firearms Auction. Barrel Length: 5″ Serial: 067J Manufacturer: WILDEY VIPER Caliber: .45 ACP Model: Viper Cutaway Book# 02078