#93 • Limited Edition Colt Diamondback Model, 22 Long Rifle Caliber Revolver with Case

Part of February Firearms Auction (live auction by Linkous Auction Group)

High bid $2,550.00

Status: Sold

1 of only 500 Limited Edition Engraved Colt Diamondback, double action 22 caliber revolver with wood case. Appears to be unfired and in remarkable condition! Manufactured in 1978 based on the serial number R43729. CB Arms Inc contracted with Colt to produce an exclusive 500 Diamondbacks and this is one of them. 6 inch fluted barrel has a vented rib with a pinned full ramp fixed front sight. Bore is bright and in excellent condition. Exterior of the barrel has finely engraved scrollwork with Diamondback 22 long rifle on the left side and Colt Hartford, CT on the right. D frame has an adjustable rear notch sight with excellent original blueing, rampant Colt scene in the desert on the left and rattlesnake desert scene on the right. Left side load 6 round cylinder has exquisite chambers with delicate engraving on the outside of the cylinder with beautiful blueing. On the left side below the cylinder has a ribbon marked with 1 of 500. Cylinder is in good time and locks up tight. Two piece walnut pistol grips have fine point checkering with gold Colt medallions on both sides and are in new condition. Also includes a custom made wood box with a yellow velvet lined interior and a Diamondback Limited Edition plaque on the top. This would make a prized possession to Colt and limited edition collectors alike! Serial number: R43729 FFL status: Modern