Colt Diamondback Model D5140 .22 LR Long Rifle Blue 4″ SA/DA Double Action Revolver & Box, 1977

SOLD FOR: $1,650.00
LSB#: 180719JH03

Make: Colt

Model: Diamondback Model D51440

Serial Number: N052201

Year of Manufacture: 1977

Caliber: .22 Long Rifle

Action Type: 6-Shot, Double Action / Single Action, Swing-Out Fluted Cylinder Revolver.

Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “DIAMONDBACK / .22 LONG RIFLE”, the right is marked “COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A.”, the barrel markings are filled in gold with some of the filling missing on the right-side barrel address. The left side plate has Colt’s rampant logo, the left front of the trigger guard is marked “VP” in triangle, and “A” on the rear portion. The crane and crane cut have the serial number, the cut is also marked “O”.

Barrel Length: 4” with Full Underlug & Ventilated Rib

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a finely serrated ramp blade that is integral to the ventilated rib; the rib is matte finished for glare reduction. The rear sight is a flat top, square notched leaf in a blade that is adjustable for windage and elevation.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are checkered walnut stocks with gold-colored Colt logo medallions. The right panel has a couple of light compressions at the bottom-front, otherwise there is no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks. There are no chips or cracks. The checkering shows little to no wear. The grips rate in about Fine-Excellent overall condition.

Type of Finish: Blue

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore.

Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 97% of its metal finish. There is a small spot of wear on the right-front edge of the lug, a turn line on the cylinder and a few scattered very light marks. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in about Excellent condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder locks up with no play on each chamber with the trigger depressed. The double action trigger is smooth, the single action is crisp. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This revolver comes with a faux-wood cardboard Colt box with serial-matching label, two-piece styrofoam inserts, an assortment of factory paperwork including manual and yellow “stop-sign” hang tag, and a Colt multi-head screw driver. The box has wear at edges and corners, small tears at the edges of some leaves and one of the smaller leaves torn off but retained in the box. Overall, the box is in about Good condition. The styrofoam inserts show little wear with discoloration from oil in some areas, in about Fine-Excellent condition.

Our Assessment: The Diamondback is essentially a shorter framed Python both in the cylinder and grip frame, sharing similar aesthetic dynamics and is no less striking in appearance and mechanics than its predecessor. This revolver retains about 97% of its finish in stunning condition, sporting a bright, sharp bore and just-less-than perfect stocks. The ‘positive lock’ action provides SOLID cylinder lockup, with smooth double and single action trigger pulls. Those familiar with the Python line understand the accuracy these revolvers are capable of, this one should prove to be no different but in its high condition and with its original box it will probably be a collector’s piece at the end of the auction. Please see our pictures and good luck!

CA Legal or CA Private Party Transferable: This handgun CANNOT be transferred as a dealer sale in California. This handgun CAN be sold as a Private Party Transfer (PPT) at our Simi Valley shop. All cartridge firing handguns (even C&R’s and antiques) sold to a California resident must be DROS’d. This section does not apply to out of state residents.