Colt Diamondback .38 Special 4-inch DA/SA Revolver, 1969, Polished Blue with Vent Rib and Adjustable Sights
Manufactured in 1969 in Hartford, Connecticut, this Colt Diamondback is a classic D-frame revolver chambered in .38 Special with a 4-inch barrel. It features Colt's polished blue finish, a ventilated rib with full underlug, and fully adjustable rear sights. Early-style checkered walnut target stocks with silver Colt medallions complete the period-correct configuration that is prized by collectors.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Minor, superficial scratches and small blemishes are visible on the finish.
What's Included
- Colt factory two-piece woodgrain cardboard box with end label for Diamondback .38 Cal, 4" Bbl, Colt's Blue
Built on Colt's D-frame with traditional V-spring lockwork, this Diamondback delivers the smooth DA/SA operation that defines the model. The exposed, wide serrated hammer spur provides confident control in single-action use.
The 4-inch barrel combines a ventilated rib and full-length ejector-rod shroud, giving the revolver its distinctive profile. The configuration balances well while preserving the refined handling for which the Diamondback line is known.
Sighting is precise with a serrated, ramped front sight paired to a fully adjustable square-notch rear sight. This iron-sight setup offers a clean sight picture and easy elevation and windage adjustments.
Checkered walnut target stocks with silver Colt medallions add both traction and period authenticity. The polished blue finish presents the classic Colt aesthetic associated with the snake-gun family introduced in 1966 and produced into the late 1980s.