*SOLD* 1981 Colt Diamondback .38 Spl Blue 6" *TIMELESS SNAKE SERIES*Stunning Piece

Bryant Ridge's Analysis:

In 1966, Colt introduced the Colt Diamondback revolver. The Diamondback was intended to be a premium quality adjustable sighted small framed revolver resembling the popular Python. The new Diamondback was built on the Colt "D" frame used for the Detective Special, Police Positive Special, etc. It had a wide, long, grooved Target hammer, Target-type walnut grips, Colt Accro adjustable sight, and a barrel that looked like a Python barrel and was built on Python machinery. While the new Diamondback looked like a miniature Python, it wasn't the same quality and wasn't fitted or finished to the same level. The action wasn't tuned to Python standards, and the blue job was not the Royal Blue as it was used on Python. The Diamondback is really a Detective Special level gun with adjustable sights and a barrel that closely resembles a Python barrel. Production of the Diamondback was from 1966 to 1991. The Diamondback was available in bright blue, bright nickel, and later a few in satin Electroless nickel, also known as "Coltguard." Barrel lengths were 2 1/2 inches, 4 inches, and 6 inches. Calibers were .22LR and .38 Special. The 2 1/2 inch version was fitted with Service type grips, and the 4-inch and 6-inch were fitted with Target grips. The 2 1/2 inch and 4-inch barrels have front sights machined as part of the barrel. The 6-inch barrel has a separate, pinned-in front sight of the same type as used on the Python, but only with a single pin to retain it.

Specifications:

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Diamondback 
Serial: S78097
Date of Manufacture: 1981 
Caliber: .38 Special 
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 6" Vent Ribbed Full Lug Barrel  
Optics/Sights: Pinned Serrated Ramp Front with Adjustable Micrometer Click Rear 
Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut “Second Type Target Grips” with Gold Colt Medallions  
Action: Double/Single-Action
Markings: Standard