Colt Diamondback
RARE Gold Plated 1981 Colt Diamondback 6" .38 S&W Special w/ Oak Case
Sold For:
$3,725.00
Circa:
1981
Caliber:
.38 Special
Atlas Collectible Firearms is profoundly honored to present an extraordinary, visually stunning custom revolver: a 1981 Colt Diamondback double-action revolver chambered in the extremely rare .38 Special cartridge (nearly all of the 6” barreled Diamondback’s were chambered in .22 Long Rifle). Manufactured during the golden era of Colt's target revolver production, this 6-inch ventilated-rib barrel wheelgun features a full-length ejector shroud, an adjustable target rear sight, and carries serial number S63968 sharply rollmarked on the frame crane cut. Adorned in a lavish, mirror-polished full gold-plated finish, this bespoke Diamondback represents a striking presentation piece for the discerning Colt collector. While previous ownership notes suggest this gold plating may have been executed by the Colt Custom Shop, no factory Archive Letter is present to verify provenance, so bidders are kindly asked to evaluate the firearm based on its exceptional craftsmanship and visual appeal.
Outfitted with presentation-grade attributes, this revolver features factory-style checkered walnut target grips accented with gold Colt medallions, creating a rich visual contrast against the brilliant gold frame and cylinder. Housed in an impressive custom oak wood presentation display case, the box features the Colt logo and "Diamondback .38 Special" branded onto the lid, with a purple velvet-lined interior fitted specifically for the 6-inch revolver.
The overall cosmetic condition of this custom gold-plated Colt Diamondback remains in pristine collector condition throughout, showing virtually no signs of handling or operational use. The mirror-bright gold finish displays deep luster across all surfaces, while the checkered walnut grips remain razor-sharp with crisp grain detail. Mechanically, the hand-fitted action operates with vault-tight, glass-smooth precision, locking up tight with flawless timing, while the 6-inch barrel preserves a mirror-bright, pristine bore with sharp, defined rifling lines throughout.