You shouldn't have too much trouble selling it. Most collectors of Colt double action revolvers won't buy a gun below 95%.Īll that said.

There is a HUGE difference between 100%, 97% and 95% to Colt collectors. Serial Number (Letter pre- or suffix? Which letter?) Appearance of carbon/fouling on the cylinder face Here are some things that will influence the sale price: If you post good quality pictures here, you will get a much better idea of the sale value of your gun. I think a better bet would be to search sold items and see what the guns actually sell for. I see prices that are absolutely ridiculous and I have a hard time believing they actually sell at those prices. colt diamondback description: colt diamondback in. Further, it seems that many Colt sellers on the auction sites are trying to cash in on the rise in Colt prices. Yours might sell immediately at $900, or elicit hoots of derision.Īs you noticed, prices vary wildly depending on condition and 'accessories' (Colt collectors will give a 5-10% premium for the original box and papers). We would need to know more about your revolver to give you an actual answer. CONDITION: Metal retains 95% of its original finish, with light wear and handling marks. Factory lacquered wood grips with fine diamond checkering and Colt gold medallions. Factory blued finish on the metal components. Ramped blade front sight and adjustable u-notch rear. Rampant Colt pony on the left side of the frame. 'VP' proof marked on the top left of the hand guard. Left side of the barrel is marked 'DIAMONDBACK/.22 LONG RIFLE', with the company address on the right side of the barrel. more Colt Diamondback double action revolver. hurts the value of or is destroying the history of, a firearm. Rampant Colt pony on the left side of the frame. In 1873, Colts single-action Army (SAA) revolver became the Armys standard sidearm.

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