Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this double-action revolver today for a penny-start auction, this is the Colt Diamondback! The Diamondback is the little sister model to the timeless Colt Python, King Cobra, and Anaconda models.
**This example features the rare & desirable electroless nickel finish. The Diamondback was available in bright blue, bright nickel, and later only a handful in satin Electroless nickel, also known as "Coltguard."**
According to the Colt factory letter...this example with serial number S78524 was shipped on June 6, 1980, in a shipment of 1 to Jerry Berman and Sons 24712 East 6th Street San Bernardino, California!
**This example features the rare & desirable electroless nickel finish. The Diamondback was available in bright blue, bright nickel, and later only a handful in satin Electroless nickel, also known as "Coltguard."**
According to the Colt factory letter...this example with serial number S78524 was shipped on June 6, 1980, in a shipment of 1 to Jerry Berman and Sons 24712 East 6th Street San Bernardino, California!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Diamondback
Serial: S78524
Date of Manufacture: 1980
Caliber: .38 Special
Finish: Electroless Nickel
Barrel Length: 6" full lug barrel with ventilated rib
Optics/Sights: Serrated ramp front with Adjustable rear
Stock/Grips: Second type target walnut checkered grips with Colt medallions
Action: Double/Single Action
Markings: Standard
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 that would resemble the popular Python. The new Diamondback was built on the Colt "D" frame as 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, in fact, built on Python machinery. 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, the 4 inch and 6 inch were fitted with Target grips. The 2 1/2 inch and 4 inch barrels have front sights that are 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.
Contents:
This example will ship with a post factory Colt box, Colt factory letter, and paperwork!
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: Diamondback
Serial: S78524
Date of Manufacture: 1980
Caliber: .38 Special
Finish: Electroless Nickel
Barrel Length: 6" full lug barrel with ventilated rib
Optics/Sights: Serrated ramp front with Adjustable rear
Stock/Grips: Second type target walnut checkered grips with Colt medallions
Action: Double/Single Action
Markings: Standard
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 that would resemble the popular Python. The new Diamondback was built on the Colt "D" frame as 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, in fact, built on Python machinery. 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, the 4 inch and 6 inch were fitted with Target grips. The 2 1/2 inch and 4 inch barrels have front sights that are 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.
Contents:
This example will ship with a post factory Colt box, Colt factory letter, and paperwork!
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping $70.00
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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