It is a 38 special with a 4 barrel and approx 60% blue. The listing in the blue book about 2200 on production is about right for the 6 in 22 based on information that i have gathered. Colt diamondback 38 special for sale on gunsamerica. In stock guns for sale and historical gun values gunwatcher. For those interested in colts following is a early colt trooper. Feb 24, 2003 i just purchased a colt diamondback 38 cal. Finding the blue book value of your new and used firearms, including pistols, rifles, shotguns, airguns, and blackpowder guns is easy with the number one source of gun pricing. But the cost was way too much for me to absorb even with access to colt s production data and permission to. Download a pdf with pricing, value and reference information for colt firearms, courtesy of the standard catalog of firearms. I know the diamondback is valuable, but it is not really what i need. We chatted and i asked his best and final cash price. Colt diamondback date of mfg the firearms forum the.
Find the current blue book value and worth of your new and used guitars, both acoustic, electric and amplifier. Anaconda 28 pages, boa 10 pages, cobra 22 pages, diamondback 56 pages, king. Jan, 2017 the diamondback came in royal blue or bright nickel and benefited from the same hand fitting from the craftsmen at colt as its larger brother the python. Mar 29, 2018 the first mention of the colt python i have found in print was in the 1956 edition of the gun digest annual in an article about new revolvers by major general julian hatcher, one of the very top gun writers of the day. The first mention of the colt python i have found in print was in the 1956 edition of the gun digest annual in an article about new revolvers by major general julian hatcher, one of the very top gun writers of the day.
This site provides values and information on firearms in a convenient online pricing guide format, and allows you to find out what your used guns are worth. I called colt and they were very nice and told me it was mfg. It will help you work out the approximate book value of your car easily and free. I know we cant post links to stuff for sale on ebay, so heres a snip of the grips in question. This is a discussion on rare collectible colt trooper. The values in this book have been updated and reflect current market conditions. In 1999, colt s manufacturing of double action revolvers came to an end. Brownells is your source for blue book publications at brownells parts and accessories. All seven of colts snake guns are represented and chapters include. This gun features the nickel finish which adds 30% value over the blued versions. Snowmobiles manufacturer pricing, msrp, and book values. Taurus 45410 tracker exclusive judge matte stainless 4. New and used colt pistols and revolvers for sale on.
I am thinking of listing it for sale and would like to know what a fair and reasonable price is. I am currently eyeballing a three screw ruger blackhawk 45 colt with a 4 58 barrel with ammo. It is a 6shot revolver with a swingout cylinder and was available in blue or nickel finishes. Custom wood grips with three marks on the bottom of the. Colt handgun frontier scout,buntline, 22 mag, 9 12 inch barrel, made in 1963, right grip broken, only 1467 made in 22 mag.
Nov 23, 2011 the production number of 33,421 units is accurate as far as i know for the blue 2. The colt detective special was first produced in 1927 and last produced in 1995. Colt python value in 2018 the leading glock forum and. Value escalations for the diamondback have mirrored that of the python, only at lower price. Colt forum states, some sources say colt did make a very few. Search over 10 million items from over 1600 stores, auctions, and classifieds for the best price on any in stock gun for sale. It was just a short paragraph in the form of an editors note by john amber, the renowned editor of the book for many years.
I know it has been shot i wouldnt be surprised if it were upwards of 5000 rounds, he has loaded. The family was told it has only been fired during test firing at the colt factory. Have you checked the price of colt snake revolvers lately. Though colt does not letter a diamondback 2 magnum, whether custom order or factory lunch box carry out, this pistol is a factory 22 magnum. All original and has been shot but is in excellent condition. Insurance value, cant find any others with peralite grips. Sell your colt diamondback 38 special for free today on gunsame. Rifles including bolt action, lever action and rimfire. Colt gun original factory boxescases for sale ebay. Our second whats it worth entrycourtesy of the blue book of gun values is a colt cobra 38 special revolver. Enter the serial number, without spaces or dashes, to search the database. Colt revolvers diamondback for sale guns international.
Our bicycle database is constantly growing with pricing information and bicycle specs daily. There looking back at me was a 2 12 shiny blue diamondback in 38 special. To use the book value calculator, simply follow the steps above to get the approximate book value of your car. Blue book doesnt mention different sized frames at all. The diamondback came in royal blue or bright nickel and benefited from the same hand fitting from the craftsmen at colt as its larger brother the python. If multiple models appear for your serial number simply match the date with the appropriate model, as certain vintage firearms can share serial numbers between different models. Carried its whole life in a leather shoulder holster. A derivative of the old colt police positive, it was produced to meet the market demand for a gun that was easily concealed. While early models were sluggish, by the mid1950s, modern versions were being used by rangers in the artic and in alaska to circumnavigate the icy terrain. The colt detective special is a sixshot, carbon steel framed, 2 barreled, doubleaction revolver, and the first example of a class of firearms known as snubnose revolvers.
The blue book numbers dont reflect the real world prices. What is the value of a colt diamondback 38 special ctg 2. Inspired by the successful colt python, the diamondback was manufactured from 1966 to 1988 and was available in barrel lengths of 2. Search or browse models and manufacturer info for free. The 4 blue was the most popular model for both the 22 and 38spl and deservedly so. What is the value of the colt diamondback 22 caliber. It lists and describes colt firearms manufactured between 18362017. Finding the blue book value of your new and used firearms, including pistols, rifles, shotguns, airguns, and blackpowder guns is easy with the number one. I looked at a minty 1961 4 blue colt python last weekend. Trailers new prices, trailers used values and book values. Colt shooters bible lists a colt diamondback 22 magnum, blue book of gun values lists a colt diamondback 22 magnum, rare, wmr.
Blue book publications seven serpents the history of colts snake. Since this is a pretty niche gun, being an unfired and clearly collectible colt, we enlisted the help of some of the blue book of gun values staff for their expert analysis. Used equipment blue book values and online fair market. The most famous diamondback is perhaps the one used by steve mcqueen in the 1968 movie bullitt. What is the value of a colt diamondback 38 special ctg 2 inch. Snowmobiles new prices, snowmobiles used values and book. Insurance value, cant find any others with answered by a verified firearms expert. Value escalations for the diamondback have mirrored that of the python, only at lower price point. Colts diamondback revolver emulated the more expensive colt python with its ventilated rib barrel. Get the suggested tradein value and retail price for your 2009 viper diamondback motorcycles with kelley blue book. Boat trailer used values and new prices trailers manufacturer pricing, msrp, and book values commonly referred to as pull behinds, motorcycle trailers are lightweight and compact trailers that are designed to be towed by hitchequipped motorcycles and smaller economy cars.
Colt handgun 1908, 25 acp, made in 1925,still has case colot on trigger and safety, no cracks in grips has a lot of blue on it. Your 2009 viper diamondback values kelley blue book. Jun 30, 2009 download a pdf with pricing, value and reference information for colt firearms, courtesy of the standard catalog of firearms. You can find preowned boxes from colt at affordable price points that match your budget and may help you build up a small collection of the storage containers you want to use or display. What is the value of the colt diamondback 22 caliber revolver. Gun values by gun digest brings you the authority of our annual gun pricing guide, the standard catalog of firearms, in a simple online package. Used equipment blue book values and online fair market value.
Inspired by the successful colt python, the diamondback was manufactured from 1966 to 1988 and was available in. Produced only in 1977, the colt viper is one of the most sought after of the snake guns by collectors. The colt diamondback is a revolver manufactured by colts manufacturing company of. For example, i own several used colt diamondback revolvers in. The pictures look good and the seller says its practically mint. Diamondback firearms is proud to present the db380. Find blue book values and fair market prices on used guns, computers, stereos and more with online price guides and the most accurate used equipment data online. The colt diamondback is a revolver manufactured by colt s manufacturing company of hartford, connecticut, in calibers of. The colt detective special was an american dasa revolver first produced in 1927 as a shortened version of the police positive special handgun.
Made by colt s manufacturing company, this model revolver, as the name detective special suggests, was intended to be a concealed weapon used by plainclothes police detectives. Can someone help me out if they have a blue book andor first hand knowledge as to what it is worth. They added her to my background check and she is home now in the safe. Fjestad is the author and publisher of the blue book of gun values, with. The number one source of guitar and amplifier pricing and information so you can find the price and value of your used guitars and amplifier. Colts family of seven deadly serpents include the python, diamondback, cobra. Say a snake name after colt and you really grab peoples attention. For blue book of guns firearms appraisals, ask an expert. At one time, i wanted to write a book on the colt 22 revolvers. Blue book values what a dealer would offer you, add around 20% for retail values. Original factory blue with some color loss at edges from light carry but still 90% plus remaining. Colt original blue box plastic case government model 1911 oem 2b.
I did not even flinch at that price and figure that gun is a. Ive been watching and buying the peacemaker and new frontier 22s for a few years now, and have four of them in my collection. Book value get the book value of your car easily and free. Colt introduced the doubleaction diamondback as a deluxe model in 1966.
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