Colt Diamond back 38 with 21/2" barrel

December 03, 2009 15:28

Was wondering what the value of this pistol is? I had a guy offer me $500 for it and was wondering if this was a reasonable price?
Thanks

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Laredo Lefty

December 03, 2009 15:50
You can probably get more than $500 for it. Diamondbacks have been going thru the roof lately. More like $800 to $900. .38 cal diamondbacks have taken a back seat to the .22 versions with respect to prices.
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bulet225

December 03, 2009 16:08
Thanks Laredo,
The serail # starts with D811..Is this a 1976 model or how can you tell?
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nmyers

December 03, 2009 16:54
You guys have better eyes than I have. To me, the gun photo looks about 1" x 1", so I can't tell much except it's a Colt revolver.

Neal
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mrs102

December 03, 2009 16:57
1976 is the correct year of manufacture. Blue Book of Gun Values assigns a 10% premimium to 2 1/2" 38 Spl. Condition is a factor of course. If you have the factory box, that could add 50-100 to the value. Get on the auction side of the website and do smart search for completed auctions for the Diamondback. You'll see there what prices are being asked and what they are selling for. $500.00 probably isn't enough for a top condition piece. Would be OK for a shooter. (my opinion)
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bulet225

December 04, 2009 15:34
Thanks guys,
I was looking to trade it for a Ruger 22 with the bull barrel and some cash. But i might hold on to it! It is in excellent condition although it has been shot but does not have a wear or scratch mark on it.
I hate getting rid of guns! I have never sold a gun before ..LOL Just purchased them!
Thanks,
Vince
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