Colt Diamondback 22LR value

magician422 · October 3, 2017, 10:15 AM

I know nothing about Colt revolvers, so any and all information would be helpful. I came across an ad for someone selling a Colt Colt Diamondback 22LR. Manufacturing date is from 1978. He has it priced at $850 and provided no other information. Is the gold on the trigger and hammer standard or was that custom designed? Also, is $850 the correct value of this gun?

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RickB · October 3, 2017, 10:21 AM

$850, reflecting a decrease in value due to the modified hammer and trigger, is a pretty good price.
I saw one at a Cabela's over the weekend, and I think it was well over $1000; maybe $1399?
Check the high bids on gunbroker.

Jim Watson · October 3, 2017, 10:38 AM

Engine turned and gold plated hammer and trigger (and cylinder screw) are aftermarket.
I would say they pretty well knock the collector/speculator interest and big money in the head, but as the pristine guns get locked up in collections, the oddballs are selling better.

Don Fischer · October 3, 2017, 10:43 AM

One of if not the nicest 22 handgun I ever owned was a Diamondback. I see what guns are going for then look around. If a gun is more than they are going for but I can live with it, I buy it. Nice as the Diamondback is, it's not worth more than your willing to pay.

magician422 · October 3, 2017, 10:45 AM

Ugh, I figured that the trigger and hammer were modified. I think I'll pass on this as I's prefer it in original form.

micromontenegro · October 3, 2017, 01:35 PM

My eyes!

Eazyeach · October 3, 2017, 03:58 PM

Can't believe someone would do that to an otherwise beautiful diamondback!!

DaleA · October 3, 2017, 05:50 PM

If anybody ever asks me what 'BLING' means I'm using those pictures to explain.

October 3, 2017, 10:21 AM	#2
RickB Senior Member Join Date: March 1, 2000 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 8,518	$850, reflecting a decrease in value due to the modified hammer and trigger, is a pretty good price. I saw one at a Cabela's over the weekend, and I think it was well over $1000; maybe $1399? Check the high bids on gunbroker. __________________ Runs off at the mouth about anything 1911 related on this site and half the time is flat out wrong.

October 3, 2017, 10:38 AM	#3
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,538	Engine turned and gold plated hammer and trigger (and cylinder screw) are aftermarket. I would say they pretty well knock the collector/speculator interest and big money in the head, but as the pristine guns get locked up in collections, the oddballs are selling better.

October 3, 2017, 10:43 AM	#4
Don Fischer Senior Member Join Date: March 2, 2017 Posts: 1,868	One of if not the nicest 22 handgun I ever owned was a Diamondback. I see what guns are going for then look around. If a gun is more than they are going for but I can live with it, I buy it. Nice as the Diamondback is, it's not worth more than your willing to pay.

October 3, 2017, 10:45 AM	#5
magician422 Member Join Date: July 10, 2015 Posts: 31	Ugh, I figured that the trigger and hammer were modified. I think I'll pass on this as I's prefer it in original form.

October 3, 2017, 01:35 PM	#6
micromontenegro Senior Member Join Date: December 28, 2010 Posts: 647	My eyes!

October 3, 2017, 03:58 PM	#7
Eazyeach Senior Member Join Date: January 14, 2014 Posts: 706	Can't believe someone would do that to an otherwise beautiful diamondback!!

October 3, 2017, 05:50 PM	#8
DaleA Senior Member Join Date: September 12, 2002 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 5,312	If anybody ever asks me what 'BLING' means I'm using those pictures to explain.