For those that are vintage Colt and Smith Revolver fans
Saw these at a local shop today. Not really something I would be interested in but I know there are a number of fans here so thought I'd share. 4" Python, 4" Diamondback, and a 2.5" 66-2 Smith. The tag on the Smith said no box and was priced at $799. If anyone is interested they are at Public Pawn & Arms in Hollywood. Nothing in it for me, just thought I'd share.
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March 22, 2019, 09:34 PM
just1tym
Dtech, do you remember if the 4" Stainless Diamondback was a .38 or .22 cal?
Regards, Will G.
March 22, 2019, 09:35 PM
radioman
makes me drool.
It's like shopping for guns in 1979 if you ignore the lower shelf.
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March 22, 2019, 09:37 PM
Dtech
Diamondback is a .38 Special.
Just wanted to add that I certainly appreciate them for what they are, just not something I would be looking to buy at the moment. Not sure about the Colts, but they told me the Smith had just come in to them the day before.
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March 22, 2019, 10:18 PM
TheBatFan
I’m pretty sure the Diamondback was never produced in stainless. Could be Colt guard finish , nickel or replated.
March 22, 2019, 10:50 PM
Dtech
My bad, it was a casual guess, not knowing the history and specifics of the Diamondback. It does look a bit brighter than the Python in the photo, so it would definitely be the nickel finish. I did not look at either one up closely so they could very well both be nickel, although I do know the Python was made in stainless as well as nickel.
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"I've got a life to live, people to love, and a God to serve!" - sigmonkey
"Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value." - Albert Einstein
"A man can never have too much red wine, too many books, or too much ammunition" ― Rudyard Kipling
March 23, 2019, 07:52 AM
just1tym
quote:
Originally posted by Dtech: Diamondback is a .38 Special.
Thanks. I owned and sold my nickel finished 4" .22 Diamondback years ago. Even at the time it was mint when I bought it and paid $2300. I only shot it once and sold it for the same. They were silly $$ even then, like 10yrs ago. It was more of a revolver for somebody's collection, not really for a shooter. I liked shooting my Ruger .22 for accuracy and durability.
Regards, Will G.
March 23, 2019, 09:44 AM
Dtech
You're welcome just1tym. Those are beautiful!
My brother had a really nice 6" blued Python with a trigger job that was amazing and it was an impressive shooter too, back in the late 80's, but he ended up selling it after having it for only a couple of years. It actually brings back fond memories whenever I see a Python because it was the first .357 Magnum I ever fired along with my brother, Dad, and one of my grandfathers, and it was quite the experience. I agree that something like the ones pictured (4" or 6") would make a nice, nostalgic collector piece, but for more frequent range use and revolvers in general, I'm still more of a Ruger fan than a Colt or Smith revolver fan though. A 4" stainless GP100 is still my all around favorite revolver.
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"I've got a life to live, people to love, and a God to serve!" - sigmonkey
"Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value." - Albert Einstein
"A man can never have too much red wine, too many books, or too much ammunition" ― Rudyard Kipling
March 24, 2019, 11:23 AM
rpm2010
I recently bought a 66-2 2.5" at the same price $799.00 on GB, just had to have a revolver to handle & shoot, not a safe queen. Those Colts look enticing...just for kicks do you know how much they were asking? Actually I can make out the $2499.00 on the Python, just cant make out the D Back price...yeah expensive.
March 24, 2019, 11:28 AM
Dtech
Yeah, looks like the tag on the Python says $2499 and the Diamondback $2300. Not sure whether or not they are negotiable on those guns but they do have a website and you can get their contact information and ask. I'm pretty sure they would entertain a transfer if you live out of state.