mckheean
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(12/14/02 3:19:46 pm)
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I just purchased a Colt Diamondback 38 cal.6" Barrel with nickel finish.The serial number is S74493.Can someone tell me the date of mfg?The book I have stops at 1978 and it is not in it. The pistol is NIB with all the papers.Thanks in advance Benny
mckheean
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(12/18/02 8:14:25 am)
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I called Colt and they were very nice and told me it was Mfg. in 1979 Benny
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(12/26/02 6:27:56 pm)
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The Colt Diamond Back .38 spl. 6 in., adj sights, steel frame, checkered walnut grips, made 1966-86.
Last Mfg.'s Sug. Retail was $461.
95% $340 add additional $150 for 100% specimens.
Add 20% for nickel finish.
(Note: The .22 LR is very scarce) Made 1979.
Charlie D aka different name
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Happy Holidays to you and your Family
trackerdan
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Posts: 3
(12/27/02 9:37:32 pm)
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The Colt Diamondback.
What a great pistol!!
Little brother to the Python I always thought.
I used to own 5.
But alas I'm down to two.
Congratulations!
V.I.P. Member
Posts: 80
(12/14/02 3:19:46 pm)
Reply | Edit | Del All Colt Diamondback
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I just purchased a Colt Diamondback 38 cal.6" Barrel with nickel finish.The serial number is S74493.Can someone tell me the date of mfg?The book I have stops at 1978 and it is not in it. The pistol is NIB with all the papers.Thanks in advance Benny
mckheean
V.I.P. Member
Posts: 83
(12/18/02 8:14:25 am)
Reply | Edit | Del Colt
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I called Colt and they were very nice and told me it was Mfg. in 1979 Benny
Different name
*TFF Staff*
Posts: 2710
(12/26/02 6:27:56 pm)
Reply | Edit | Del
ezSupporter
Re: Colt
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The Colt Diamond Back .38 spl. 6 in., adj sights, steel frame, checkered walnut grips, made 1966-86.
Last Mfg.'s Sug. Retail was $461.
95% $340 add additional $150 for 100% specimens.
Add 20% for nickel finish.
(Note: The .22 LR is very scarce) Made 1979.
Charlie D aka different name
Thanks for posting at TFF.
Happy Holidays to you and your Family
trackerdan
Member
Posts: 3
(12/27/02 9:37:32 pm)
Reply | Edit | Del Colt Diamondback
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The Colt Diamondback.
What a great pistol!!
Little brother to the Python I always thought.
I used to own 5.
But alas I'm down to two.
Congratulations!