Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this iconic double-action revolver today for a penny-start auction; this is the Colt Diamondback!
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The Diamondback is the Sister model to classic snakes like the Python, King Cobra, and Anaconda models.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Diamondback
Serial: R12857
Date of Manufacture: 1977-78
Caliber: .38 Special
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 4" Vent Ribbed and Full Lug
Optics/Sights: White Ramp Front with Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut with Inlaid Colt Medallions
Action: Double
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 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.
Model: Diamondback
Serial: R12857
Date of Manufacture: 1977-78
Caliber: .38 Special
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 4" Vent Ribbed and Full Lug
Optics/Sights: White Ramp Front with Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut with Inlaid Colt Medallions
Action: Double
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 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.
Contents:
Contents:
This example will ship with the factory-labeled Colt box and all other contents pictured above! According to the owner, this example is in New Old Stock condition!
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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