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Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this ABSOLUTELY STUNNING pair of guns for a penny-start auction; this is the Colt Double Diamond Set!
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The set, made for Colt's 150th anniversary, consists of a 6" Python and an Officer's ACP compact 1911. The handguns both have an ultra-rare Colt Factory bright stainless finish, special double diamond markings, and smooth rosewood grips.
For the Python collector, the Double Diamond is distinguished not only by its Ultimate Stainless Steel finish and rosewood grips but also as one of the few examples that shipped with silver-colored medallions rather than gold.
This is a very rare and collectible set of Colts. Only 1,000 of these sets were manufactured in 1986, and this is set number 87 (denoted by the serial numbers DD0087 & 0087DD). This is a can’t-miss opportunity for the dedicated Colt collectors!
SPECIFICATIONS:
EXAMPLE A
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Python
Serial: DD0087
Date of Manufacture: 1986
Caliber: .357 Magnum
Finish: Factory Bright Stainless
Barrel Length: 6" Ventilated Rib Barrel
Optics/Sights: Pinned Red Ramp Front with Adjustable White Outline Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Rosewood with Inlaid Silver Colt Medallions
Action: Double/Single-Action Revolver
Markings: Standard / The left side of the barrel is stamped “Double / Colt / 150 / Diamond” with two diamonds.
Model: Python
Serial: DD0087
Date of Manufacture: 1986
Caliber: .357 Magnum
Finish: Factory Bright Stainless
Barrel Length: 6" Ventilated Rib Barrel
Optics/Sights: Pinned Red Ramp Front with Adjustable White Outline Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Rosewood with Inlaid Silver Colt Medallions
Action: Double/Single-Action Revolver
Markings: Standard / The left side of the barrel is stamped “Double / Colt / 150 / Diamond” with two diamonds.
EXAMPLE B
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Officer's ACP
Serial: 0087DD
Date of Manufacture: 1986
Caliber: .45 ACP
Finish: Factory Bright Stainless
Barrel Length: 3 ½"
Optics/Sights: Fixed 3-Dot
Stock/Grips: Smooth Rosewood with Inlaid Silver Colt Medallions
Action: Semi-Automatic Pistol
Markings: Standard / The left side of the slide is stamped “Double / Colt / 150 / Diamond” with two diamonds.
Model: Officer's ACP
Serial: 0087DD
Date of Manufacture: 1986
Caliber: .45 ACP
Finish: Factory Bright Stainless
Barrel Length: 3 ½"
Optics/Sights: Fixed 3-Dot
Stock/Grips: Smooth Rosewood with Inlaid Silver Colt Medallions
Action: Semi-Automatic Pistol
Markings: Standard / The left side of the slide is stamped “Double / Colt / 150 / Diamond” with two diamonds.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
EXAMPLE A
Smith & Wesson’s dominance in the .357 Mag. market changed forever in 1955; however, when Colt introduced its first revolver chambered in .357 Mag: the Python. By all accounts, Colt executives also considered this to be the finest revolver the company produced at the time. No expense was spared in the manufacturing process, from the revolver’s timing and lock-up to its Royal Blue finish, this would be the pinnacle of Colt’s manufacturing prowess and remains—to this day—one of the finest revolvers ever made, no matter the caliber. Originally, it was introduced in Colt’s spectacular Royal Blue finish with a 6-inch-barrel length. Most folks will tell you that a vent rib on a gun barrel is for heat dispensation to maintain accuracy without being thrown off by the wiggly, mirage-like blurriness caused by excessive heat rising off the barrel. That all makes sense, but the designer of the Python, Al Gunther, stated that the vents were primarily there to reduce the gun's weight. The gun originally had a hollow barrel lug also to reduce weight, but it still came in at 43 ounces. Eventually, the barrel lugs were made solid to add weight to the gun at the barrel end.
Subsequently, the Python was offered in 2.5-, 3-, 4-, 6- and 8-inch barrel lengths, and some 8-inch Pythons came factory equipped with a hunting scope, making the Python the first revolver to be equipped—out of the box—ready for hunting. The incorporation of Colt Accro and Elliason rear sights allowed the gun to be zeroed for both windage and elevation. The oil-finished, checkered American walnut grips with the gold Colt medallion rounded out the presentation that came with a whopping $125 price tag—almost double the MSRP of Colt’s Trooper model. Demands were made for other finishes besides Royal Blue, so over the years, Colt offered the Python in Bright Nickel, satin electroless nickel known as "Coltguard," and in the early 1980s in satin stainless steel, and in bright mirror polished stainless steel, variously known as Bright Polish or Ultimate Polish. Between 1955, when it was introduced, and 1997, when production ceased for the first-generation Python, more than 750,000 were produced.
EXAMPLE B
The Colt Officer's ACP is a single-action, semi-automatic handgun that operates using a recoil-operated, magazine-fed system. Based on John M. Browning's iconic M1911 design, it was introduced in 1985 as Colt's response to the growing popularity of compact M1911-style pistols produced by various aftermarket manufacturers. In the same year, Colt released its own smaller version, naming it the "Colt Officer's ACP."In 1986, Colt introduced a lighter version of the Officer's ACP, known as the Lightweight Officer's ACP, which featured an aluminum frame and reduced the overall weight by 10 ounces, bringing it down to 24 ounces. Key differences between the Officer's ACP and the full-sized M1911 include a shorter 3.5-inch barrel (compared to the 5-inch barrel of the M1911), a reduced overall length of 7 1/8 inches (versus 8 1/2 inches), and a height of 5 1/8 inches (compared to 5 1/2 inches on the full-size model). The Officer's ACP also features a 6-round magazine, as opposed to the M1911's 7-round capacity, and weighs 34 ounces, lighter than the standard M1911's 39 ounces. These modifications make the Colt Officer's ACP a more compact and easily concealable option, ideal for concealed carry while retaining the familiar features and performance of the M1911.
Contents:
This example will ship with the original matching factory-labeled Colt boxes and paperwork, original glass-top cherry wood display case fitted to the guns, with a black velvet interior and inset 2 ½" brass and blue enamel Colt 150th Anniversary medallion, as pictured above! The owner states that these examples remain New Old Stock, and we see no evidence to indicate otherwise!
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.
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
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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.
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