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*SOLD* 1972 Colt Diamondback .38 Spl Blue 4" *DESIRABLE 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.
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May 8th 2025
*SOLD* 1969 Colt Diamondback .38 Spl Blue 2 1/2" -LEGENDARY SNAKE SERIES- Stunning
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.
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Apr 17th 2025
*SOLD* 1964 Colt Detective Special 38spl 3" *BREATHTAKING MASTER ENGRAVED* Amazing
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt Detective Special, first introduced in 1927, quickly became an iconic revolver known for its compact design, reliable performance, and strong association with law enforcement. It was developed as a variant of the Colt Police Positive Special, which had been one of Colt's most successful revolver designs. The Detective Special featured a 2-inch barrel and was specifically aimed at police detectives and undercover officers, providing them with a small but powerful
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Apr 16th 2025
*SOLD* 1975 Colt Diamondback 2.5" *COVETED NICKEL FINISH & FULL MASTER ENGRAVED*
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Colt introduced the double-action Diamondback as a deluxe model in 1966. It features a wide serrated target hammer, ventilated rib, fully adjustable target quality sights, and a full-length barrel underlug. This 6-shot revolver has a swing-out cylinder and was available in blue or nickel finishes. Visually, the Diamondback resembles a scaled-down version of the Python, although the action was not tuned as finely as the Python, nor did it receive the Python's Royal B
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Apr 3rd 2025
*SOLD* 1978 Colt Diamondback .38 Spl Blue *SOUGHT AFTER 2.5" BARREL* Scarce Model
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.
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Mar 19th 2025