*SOLD* Colt Diamondback .38 Spl Blue 2.5" *RENOWNED SNAKE SERIES REVOLVER*

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 the Python. The Diamondback is a Detective Special-level gun with adjustable sights and a barrel closely resembling a Python barrel. Production of the Diamondback was from 1966 to 1991. The Diamondback was available in bright blue and bright nickel, and a few were 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, only with a single pin to retain it. Diamondbacks with a bright nickel finish in .22LR with 2 1/2-inch or 6-inch barrels were limited in production and are rare as only 2,200 were made. The 2 1/2" .38 Special model was popular with many police detectives and was somewhat a "cult" item in the Los Angles Police Department.

Specifications

Manufacturer: Colt

Model: Diamondback

Serial: D62718

Date of Manufacture: 1975-76

Caliber: .38 Special

Finish: Blue

Barrel Length: 2 ½" 

Optics/Sights: Serrated Ramp Blade Front with Adjustable Rear

Stock/Grips: Smooth Wood with Finger Grooves

Action: Double

Markings: Standard

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