Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this RARE double/single action revolver today for a penny start auction, this is the Colt Diamondback!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Diamondback
Serial: R47471
Date of Manufacture: 1978
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Finish: Nickel "Shipped from Colt Royal Blue"
Barrel Length: 6" ventilated rib w/ full barrel underlug
Optics/Sights: Ramp front / Adjustable micrometer rear
Stock/Grips: Walnut grips w/ diamond checkering and gold 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 and has been coveted among collectors for years!
The Diamondback was available in Royal Blue, 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. Diamondback's with bright nickel finish in .22LR with 2 1/2 inch or 6 inch barrels were limited production and are known to be very rare. Only 2,200 6 inch nickel .22's were made.
Condition and Contents:
As you can see in the many high resolution photos, this Colt is in Great over all condition showing no evidence of excessive consumer use or handling that we can see! Additionally, it will ship with the factory labeled box and papers.
Please note:
This example has underwent a stunning restoration at some point and the Royal Blue finish was replaced with the Brilliant Nickel Finish.
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: R47471
Date of Manufacture: 1978
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Finish: Nickel "Shipped from Colt Royal Blue"
Barrel Length: 6" ventilated rib w/ full barrel underlug
Optics/Sights: Ramp front / Adjustable micrometer rear
Stock/Grips: Walnut grips w/ diamond checkering and gold 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 and has been coveted among collectors for years!
The Diamondback was available in Royal Blue, 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. Diamondback's with bright nickel finish in .22LR with 2 1/2 inch or 6 inch barrels were limited production and are known to be very rare. Only 2,200 6 inch nickel .22's were made.
Condition and Contents:
As you can see in the many high resolution photos, this Colt is in Great over all condition showing no evidence of excessive consumer use or handling that we can see! Additionally, it will ship with the factory labeled box and papers.
Please note:
This example has underwent a stunning restoration at some point and the Royal Blue finish was replaced with the Brilliant Nickel Finish.
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 $65.00
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Payment 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.
Additional Details
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