Author Topic: Colt Diamondback .22 caliber revolver value? (Read 1110 times)

Runs with Scissors · « **on:** February 16, 2004, 12:23:35 PM »

I have a blued Diamondback with a 6" ventillated rib barrel.
The gun is in pristeen condition and has been fired less than 100 times.
I'm aware that Colt discontinued this pistol a couple of decades ago.
Does anyone know its value?

Thanks.

Bill

BS · « **Reply #1 on:** February 16, 2004, 01:33:08 PM »

More than you paid for it!

I will be watching for answers also, I too have a 6" !

What type of ammo shoots best in yours?

Mine likes Winchester solids or HP.

jhm · « **Reply #2 on:** February 16, 2004, 01:42:49 PM »

Bill : 100% on the diamondback (per the blue book ) is $450 if in nickle with 6in. barrel add another $150 manu. 1966-1986. with that in mind it is worth shopping around as I believe it will bring alot more to the right person they are a wonderful pistol I had one in the 4 in model and have just recently let it go to a good friend.

JIM

Runs with Scissors · « **Reply #3 on:** February 16, 2004, 02:14:29 PM »

Thanks guys.

BS...I've shot so few.22's through mine since I purchased it that I really cannot tell you what it likes best.
I bought it in the mid 70's for a target gun. Around the same time I also purchased a octangular-barreled Contender pistol (with octangular Lobo scope) and a S&W .22 Kit Gun in stainless steel (mod.17?).
The S&W became my knock about gun and the Contender became my target pistol. The Diamondback has remained in the gun safe all these years.
I don't want to sell it or any of my other guns.
Every time I let one go I am later astounded by increasing value.
And, you cant' get guns without ugly-looking warnings carved into them anymore.
I plan to shoot the Diamondback. It is a beautiful gun.

Bill