Colt Diamondback .22 LR Revolver, 4 inch, High-Polish Blued, 1976 — DA/SA, Adjustable Accro Sights, 6-Shot
Classic Colt Diamondback chambered in .22 LR, built in 1976 with a 4 inch barrel and Colt's premium 1970s high-polish blued finish. This D-frame target-sight variant features the distinctive ventilated rib and full-length underlug, adjustable Accro rear sight, and checkered walnut target stocks with gold Colt medallions. A six-shot fluted cylinder and hand-fitted Colt lockwork round out a configuration that appeals to both shooters and Colt collectors.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This revolver is in great shape overall. There are many instances of scratches and blemishes present. Cylinder drag marks are visible. There are small spots of pitting on the hammer. Minor carbon buildup is present above the forcing cone, and light scorch marks are on the cylinder, consistent with normal firing.
The action cycles smoothly and the lockup is tight.
What’s Included
- No case included
The Diamondback is Colt's D-frame target-sight variant, styled with a ventilated and serrated rib and a full-length underlug that mirrors the look that earned it the "baby Python" nickname. This example pairs those hallmark lines with a high-polish blued finish emblematic of 1970s Colt production.
Sighting equipment includes a serrated ramped front and a fully adjustable Accro-type rear with a square-notch blade. Anti-glare serrations along the sighting plane aid sight clarity.
The double-action/single-action mechanism uses a standard trigger face and an exposed, wide serrated hammer spur. The six-shot fluted cylinder is a swing-out design with a Colt-style checkered cylinder latch, reflecting the company’s hand-fitted lockwork of the era.
Target-style checkered walnut stocks with gold Colt medallions provide a secure hold and complete the period-correct presentation. Chambered in .22 LR with a 4 inch carbon steel barrel, this full-size revolver offers the refined details and finish Colt applied to its 1970s lineup.