Note the checkering in a slanted straight line at the top. These would usually have Silver medallions, but possibly Gold later. Note the curved checkering border at the top. The late type had the top of the checkering pattern in a slanted straight line under the medallions.ĭepending on when it was made, it would have Silver medallions (early) or Gold medallions in the late 70's.ĭiamondback Service grips for the 2 1/2 inch model.Įarly Diamondback Target grips. The early type had a checkering border that was curved partially around the medallions. The "Service" type was used only on the 2 1/2 inch version. Only the Colt Agent had the stubby grip, since it was intended to be a deep cover gun. I'll pay top dollar for something I've been looking for and in pristine condition, but not on a whim.The Colt Diamondback was made with only one grip frame, and that's the post-1966 "stubby" Colt "D" frame.Īfter 1966 Colt changed all "D" frames to use the same short frame.īefore 1966 all Colt's small frames had the old long grip frame, either square bottomed or rounded bottom, depending on the model. However, if you are buying hoping to flip it, I would pass. I think $1400 is at the high end for a local sale, but not unreasonable, depending as mentioned above. However, if you are new to revolvers you'll wonder how anybody ever hit anything with them. They are just beautiful to look at and really fun to shoot. 22LR caliber and they are extremely nice revolvers, regarded by many as one of the best modern revolvers ever made. Heck, a good pair of factory grips can bring $250. For $1400, it should be 99%, and the grips in excellent shape and well fitted. The prices are just insane on Colts in the last year.īut, condition is king. Just look online - you'll see them listed for $1400 - $1600 everywhere.ĭecent Colt Pythons are now well north of $1400.
A 2-1/2" or 6" barrel, or chromed, even more. 22LR DB can easily bring $1100-$1200 for a 4" blued in very good shape with original grips. Click to expand.Depends on caliber and barrel length.
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