They sold for $125 when introduced originals now sell for thousands and Colt recently re-introduced an updated version for a more reasonable 1,500 2021 dollars. No one ever made a more accurate revolver. The Colt Python, introduced in 1955, was a target-grade revolver made almost as an afterthought in. I lived long enough to see a lawyer claim that the defendant owning a “Cobra” was indicia of malice…sigh. I often carried my dad’s in my pocket as a teenager working in the family jewelry store, when it was too hot to wear something that could hide my preferred Colt. The Colt Cobra, introduced in 1950, was the first lightweight aluminum-frame revolver. The book treats them in the order of their introduction. Some are sought after for their rarity, others because of how superbly they perform the jobs they were designed for. The seven serpents are what Colt collectors call “The Snake Guns” because of their names. On my desk as I write this is a book that came out six years ago, which I only got around to reading now: “Seven Serpents” by Gurney Brown, who among his many other credentials has served on the board of the Colt Collectors Association. This is a gorgeous piece of Colt history.After a depressing week of discussing grim topics of death and murder convictions, let’s talk about guns for a while. I do not believe it was fired much at all before that either, judging from the looks. I bought this revolver several years ago and never fired it. This is a beautiful investment piece for any Colt collector and also a stunning addition for any classic revolver fan.
Sadly, Colt will no longer produce anything like this and they won't get any easier to find as the years go by and value climbs. Its nearly 40 years old, but looks like it was built yesterday. This revolver is free of any wear, scratches, or dings anywhere on the gun or the grips. The Diamondback's beautiful styling was taken directly from its big brother, the Python 357.įeatures include fully adjustable sights, a classic vented rib barrel, finely checkered walnut grips with the gold Colt medallions, and a crowned barrel. This is an immaculate 1977 Colt Diamondback 38 Special. Here's a gem from my personal collection.
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