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Lot #2949
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Lot 2950: Cased Pair of Expertly Engraved Colt Diamondback Revolvers

Cased Pair of Expertly Engraved Colt Diamondback Revolvers in .22 LR and .38 Special

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 1, 2018

Lot 2950: Cased Pair of Expertly Engraved Colt Diamondback Revolvers

Cased Pair of Expertly Engraved Colt Diamondback Revolvers in .22 LR and .38 Special

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 1, 2018

Estimated Price: $5,000 - $8,000
Price Realized:
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A) Colt Diamondback Double Action Revolver

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Diamondback
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 22 LR
Barrel: 2 1/2 inch round
Finish: nickel
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1827
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 379
Class: Modern Handgun
Description:

Revolver "B" was manufactured in 1968 and revolver "A" in 1969 with standard markings and features and subsequently expertly embellished. An included business card appears to indicate the engraving was done by "B. Hutton", is signed "Brad Hutton" on the back, and includes a phone number. The matching engraving on the pair of revolvers is 75% plus coverage beautifully executed American style floral scroll with stippled background. The lot includes a Colt marked hardwood display case with a double lid, one solid and one glass, that holds both revolvers and has an inset brass plaque for each.

Rating Definition:

Very fine overall as expertly engraved, retains 99% plus nickel finish with a few light handling marks and sharp grip checkering overall. Mechanically excellent. The case is excellent with a few scattered light handling/storage marks.



B) Colt Diamondback Double Action Revolver

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Diamondback
Type: Revolver
Gauge: 38 special
Barrel: 2 1/2 inch vent rib
Finish: nickel
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1827
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 379
Class: Modern Handgun
Description:

Manufactured in 1968. See "A".

Rating Definition:

Very fine overall as expertly engraved, retains 99% nickel finish with a few light handling marks, a speckling of frost, and crisp engraving. The grips are excellent with sharp checkering overall. Mechanically excellent.



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