Colt Diamondback
| Colt Diamondback | |
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.22 caliber Colt Diamondback revolver with 6" barrel | |
| Type | Revolver |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Colt's Manufacturing Company |
| Produced | 1966–1988 |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | (.38) 21/2" 26oz; 4" 28.5oz.; 6" 30.5oz.; (.22) 21/2" 28.5 oz.; 4" 31 oz.; 6" 33 oz. |
| Length | 2½", 4" or 6" bbl. |
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| Cartridge | .22 LR, .22 WMR, .38 Special. |
| Action | Double-action |
| Feed system | Six-round cylinder |
| Sights | Rear adj.; front ramp |
The Colt Diamondback is a revolver manufactured by Colt's Manufacturing Company of Hartford, Connecticut, in calibers of .22 LR, .22 WMR and .38 Special.
Inspired by the successful Colt Python, the Diamondback was manufactured from 1966 to 1988 and was available in barrel lengths of 2½, 4, and 6 inches.[1]
Description
Colt introduced the double-action Diamondback as a deluxe model. It has a wide serrated target hammer, ventilated rib, fully adjustable target quality sights, and full-length barrel underlug. It is a 6-shot revolver with a swing-out cylinder and was available in blue or nickel finishes. Visually, the Diamondback resembles a scaled-down version of the Python.[1]
Because of the light recoil of .22 caliber ammunition, the .22 version of the Diamondback can be used as a training gun for novice shooters. It has also gained popularity with gun enthusiasts due to the inexpensive price of .22 caliber ammunition.
In addition, the Diamondback was marketed to law enforcement agencies who did not allow the use of the .357 Magnum cartridge.
Diamondback Serial Numbers
- 1966 — D1001
- 1967 — D2600
- 1968 — D14400
- 1969 — D26500
- 1970 — D38450
- 1971 — D45551
- 1972 — D51400
- 1973 — D55401
- 1974 — D59801
- 1975 — D60251
- 1976 — D72251-D99999
- 1976 — N01001-N01800
- 1977 — N01801-N15674
- 1978 — R13901
- 1979 — S65863
Cultural References
- John Wayne used a 4" .38 Colt Diamondback in the 1975 movie Brannigan.
- Steve McQueen used a 2.5" .38 Colt Diamondback in the 1968 movie Bullitt.[2]
- In The Friends of Eddie Coyle a hitman kills Eddie with a .22 Colt Diamondback at the end of the movie.
References
- 1 2 Sapp, Rick (21 November 2007). Standard Catalog of Colt Firearms. F+W Media, Inc. p. 117. ISBN 978-0-89689-534-8. Retrieved 24 January 2012.
- ↑ Ayoob, Massad (22 September 2008). The Gun Digest Book Of Concealed Carry. Iola, Wisconsin: Gun Digest Books. p. 133. ISBN 978-0-89689-611-6. Retrieved 24 January 2012.
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