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Colt Diamondback

Posted: Sun Oct 29, 2023 4:54 pm
by Jersey
Here's a small Colt Revolver with the 'D' Frame & a 2 1/2 inch barrel.
The production number places it within 1968, coincidently matching the model used in the 1968 Bullitt film, where Frank Bullitt (Steve McQueen) carries a Colt Diamondback snubnose revolver as his sidearm.
It's light weight with a good aftermarket grip & a factory target sight. Finished in Colt Blue.
Despite the short barrel it sights reasonably well and is an enjoyable shoot.
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Re: Colt Diamondback

Posted: Sun Oct 29, 2023 8:51 pm
by PeterN
I had a similar revolver, a Webley 3 inch pocket revolver with the overhand grip and safety catch in .32 S&W long. I used to enjoy shooting it until it was compulsorily purchased from me against my will.
Regards
Peter.

Re: Colt Diamondback

Posted: Sun Oct 29, 2023 9:55 pm
by Jersey
PeterN wrote: Sun Oct 29, 2023 8:51 pm I had a similar revolver, a Webley 3 inch pocket revolver with the overhand grip and safety catch in .32 S&W long. I used to enjoy shooting it until it was compulsorily purchased from me against my will.
Regards
Peter.
That's a difficult and sorry loss Peter.
From your description it would have been a pleasure to shoot.
Thank you for commenting.
Brendan

Re: Colt Diamondback

Posted: Thu Nov 02, 2023 11:58 am
by John Gunn
Beautiful.
I had a 6" blued model for a couple of years before the b*****s banned them.
Maybe I should move to Jersey!!!
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