Colt Diamondback .22 LR Revolver, 6-Inch Blued, 1980 Production, Vent Rib & Full Underlug
This Colt Diamondback in .22 LR is a discontinued D-frame revolver from 1980 with the classic ventilated rib and full-length underlug profile reminiscent of the Python. It features adjustable sights, a six-shot fluted cylinder, and checkered walnut grips with gold Colt medallions. Its smooth action and tight lockup, paired with its collectible status, make it a notable example of Colt's small-bore target/training revolver line.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The blued finish shows scratches and blemishes. There are minor carbon deposits on the cylinder face and around the forcing cone. The action is very smooth, and lockup is tight. Spots of pitting are present with a concentration at the muzzle. The left grip panel is cracked.
What's Included
- Colt Diamondback .22 LR revolver (6-inch, blued)
Built on Colt's D-frame, the Diamondback in .22 LR is often referred to as the "Baby Python" for its ventilated rib with longitudinal lightening slots and its full-length underlug profile. This example carries the Rampant Colt logo on the frame and a blued finish over carbon steel construction.
The 6-inch carbon steel barrel is paired with a ramped front sight on the ventilated rib and an adjustable square-notch rear sight, providing a precise sight picture well-suited to rimfire target work.
It operates in double-action/single-action with an exposed, checkered-spur hammer. The six-shot fluted cylinder, ejector rod shroud, and tight lockup reflect the model's well-known mechanical refinement.
Checkered walnut grips with gold Colt medallions complete the package. Manufactured in 1980 in the United States, this discontinued model remains popular among collectors and shooters who appreciate Colt's rimfire revolvers.