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1968 Colt Diamondback .22 LR, 2.5 Inch, Box W/Colt Letter
Guns International #: 102229462 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Colt Revolvers - Diamondback - Colt Revolvers - Rimfire
Seller's Information
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Seller: Ten Below Firearms
Company: Ten Below Firearms
Member Since: 9/29/17
First Name: jerry
Last Name: woodstrom
State: Minnesota
Country: United States
Phone: (651) 303-7769
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 188
Total Number of Listings: 3015
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Postal Money Order, Bank Check, Personal Check, Layaway
About Us: Vietnam Vet owned and operated.
Description:
1968 Colt Diamondback wearing a rare 2.5 inch vented rib barrel and chambered in .22LR. Overall excellent condition with mint bore.This gun has been held in a private collection for many years, pampered in the safe. This model in 2.5 inch and .22 LR was shown first in Colts 1966 catalog with no price. The first ones (22 LR/2.5 inch)shipped from factory were in 1968. This configuration was made from 1968 until 1972 with a few rumored to have been made in 74, total production approx. 4700. Grips are excellent, original blued finish also excellent with minor handling marks. Colt Archives Letter show gun shipped to Jerry Berman & Sons, San Bernardino California on Dec. 6, 1968, with a manufactured date of Nov. 22, 1968. 6 guns in shipment. Letter verifies caliber, barrel length, blued finish and grips. Comes in numbered to gun box with owners papers and tool.
Colt collectors hardly ever see a Diamondback .22LR in 2 1/2 offered for sale, especially with letter and box in this condition. Easily one of the best low production Snake guns for investment.
Add 3% if paying with credit card. Free shipping for US veterans and retired LEO.
God Bless America from a proud American, and a Viet Nam Vet , thankful for our freedoms.. paid for by the Blood ,Sweat and Tears of our brave men and women in uniform.
Ten Below Firearms is a Veteran owned and operated business. We specialize in out of production models of high quality firearms.
We love to ship! We ship to all states where legal, just give us a call! Handguns normally ship for $35 and Long guns for $45 up to $75 for extra length long guns. That's 2-3 day USPS Priority shipping, Delivery conformation and with tracking number. Optional Postal insurance is additional $1.70 per $100 and highly recommended. We are OPEN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY FOR IN PERSON VISITS, We trade, sometimes.
Layaway:If needed we offer a 60 day layaway program.
Terms, 1/3 of purchase price down, 1/3 due in 30 days, and the final third to include card fees and shipping due at 60 days. Funds are non transferable and non refundable .Layaway is not available on negotiated prices.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Handgun Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Diamondback
Serial Number: D23989
Barrel Length: 2.5 inch
Condition: Excellent
Metal Condition: Excellent
Wood Condition: Excellent
Bore Condition: Excellent
Barrel Type: Vented Rib
Action: DA/SA
Rib: Vented
Finish: Blued
Sights: Adjustable
Manufacture Date: 1968
Extras: Colt letter
Case: Box w/owners papers
Item Location: MN