Colt Diamondback

kkh325 · September 23, 2009, 06:38 PM

If someone could help with the value of the following pistol It would be greatly appreciated. Colt DiamondBack 38 special, Blue, 4" Barrel, 98% condition, no box, made in 1973. Thanks !!!

edw · September 23, 2009, 07:32 PM

I bought mine in 1982, it's a 6" blue, new in box with book and screwdriver(3 way)

KyJim · September 23, 2009, 08:21 PM

It depends a lot on locality and other factors and I'm no expert. My WAG would be maybe $850.

laytonj1 · September 23, 2009, 10:53 PM

Quote:

I bought mine in 1982, it's a 6" blue, new in box with book and screwdriver(3 way)

From the auction sites a 6" 22 cal like you describe, $1k+. A 6" 38 add a few hundred more.

Jim

gyvel · September 24, 2009, 12:42 AM

Quote:

From the auction sites a 6" 22 cal like you describe, $1k+. A 6" 38 add a few hundred more.

Actual realized sale prices or "on drugs" prices that haven't sold?

laytonj1 · September 24, 2009, 01:19 AM

Quote:

Actual realized sale prices or "on drugs" prices that haven't sold?

Sold prices. For 100% NIB with all paperwork,etc.
I dropped out of an auction (couple years back) for a NIB 6" 38 at the $1200 point. It went on to sale at $1800!!! That is the highest price I've seen though. You get better prices at auctions.

Jim

KyJim · September 24, 2009, 07:33 PM

Let me add that the price of a .22 Diamondback means little since we're talking about a .38 Diamondback. My experience is that .22s are generally higher priced than .38s.

earlthegoat2 · September 24, 2009, 08:28 PM

22s bring a premium in the Diamondback line and just about every other line of pistols that were mainly larger caliber but had made a few 22s as well.

laytonj1 · September 24, 2009, 11:27 PM

The 22's are scarcer (and more expensive) except in the 6" barrel length. The 6" 38 is a big ticket gun.

Jim

KyJim · September 25, 2009, 09:55 PM

Quote:

The 22's are scarcer (and more expensive) except in the 6" barrel length. The 6" 38 is a big ticket gun.

Good to know but the OP's gun is a 4 inch .38. I just didn't want him to get the impression all Diamondbacks bring the same price.

laytonj1 · September 25, 2009, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Good to know but the OP's gun is a 4 inch .38. I just didn't want him to get the impression all Diamondbacks bring the same price.

Actually, the response was to post #2.

Jim

edw · September 26, 2009, 07:59 PM

Sorry, I was on the road and the wife got sick, 1 week in ICU, but shes out now

fisherman66 · September 26, 2009, 08:05 PM

Sorry to hear that Ed. I wish her a speedy recovery.

edw · September 26, 2009, 09:13 PM

Thanks for insurance too

September 23, 2009, 06:38 PM	#1
kkh325 Junior Member Join Date: March 18, 2006 Posts: 10	Colt Diamondback If someone could help with the value of the following pistol It would be greatly appreciated. Colt DiamondBack 38 special, Blue, 4" Barrel, 98% condition, no box, made in 1973. Thanks !!!

September 24, 2009, 08:28 PM	#8
earlthegoat2 Senior Member Join Date: March 20, 2009 Location: Lowcountry Posts: 373	22s bring a premium in the Diamondback line and just about every other line of pistols that were mainly larger caliber but had made a few 22s as well. __________________ I say take off the warning labels and let them sort themselves out.

September 26, 2009, 07:59 PM	#12
edw Junior Member Join Date: August 26, 2009 Posts: 13	Yes, its a 6" .38,blue Sorry, I was on the road and the wife got sick, 1 week in ICU, but shes out now

September 26, 2009, 08:05 PM	#13
fisherman66 Senior Member Join Date: August 22, 2005 Location: The Woodlands TX Posts: 4,679	Sorry to hear that Ed. I wish her a speedy recovery. __________________ la plus belle des ruses du diable est de vous persuader qu'il n'existe pas!

September 26, 2009, 09:13 PM	#14
edw Junior Member Join Date: August 26, 2009 Posts: 13	Thank you Thanks for insurance too

September 23, 2009, 07:32 PM	#2
edw Junior Member Join Date: August 26, 2009 Posts: 13	I'm curious on this also I bought mine in 1982, it's a 6" blue, new in box with book and screwdriver(3 way)

September 23, 2009, 08:21 PM	#3
KyJim Senior Member Join Date: July 26, 2005 Location: The Bluegrass Posts: 9,142	It depends a lot on locality and other factors and I'm no expert. My WAG would be maybe $850.

September 24, 2009, 07:33 PM	#7
KyJim Senior Member Join Date: July 26, 2005 Location: The Bluegrass Posts: 9,142	Let me add that the price of a .22 Diamondback means little since we're talking about a .38 Diamondback. My experience is that .22s are generally higher priced than .38s.

September 24, 2009, 11:27 PM	#9
laytonj1 Senior Member Join Date: June 1, 2005 Posts: 4,443	The 22's are scarcer (and more expensive) except in the 6" barrel length. The 6" 38 is a big ticket gun. Jim