^Lot 2339 COLT DIAMONDBACK DOUBLE ACTION REVOLVER.

Cal. 38 Spl. S# D17598. Bbl. 4". Diamondback double action revolver mfg. by Colt circa. 1968. Left side of the bbl. is marked with the model and cal. designations, with Colt's single line address marked on the right. Left side of the frame is marked with the Rampant Colt logo. Metal components exhibit a blue finish overall, save for on the top strap of the bbl. and frame, which exhibit a matte blue finish. Sides of hammer are polished in-the-white. Frame is mounted with 2-piece Colt silver medallion checkered wood grips. Blade front sight with adj. square notch rear sight. CONDITION: metal components retain the majority of their original factory blue finish, showing some spots of wear and thinning that are fading to gray patina, with some scattered spots of light to mild pitting. Mirror bore, retaining well defined rifling throughout. Proper manual mechanics. Grips show light smoothing and some scattered nicks to the diamonds, but otherwise remain sound. (25-5365/MLW). CURIO. $800-1,200.