How much is a used Colt 38 Special worth?
Value: $560. Our second “What’s It Worth” entry—courtesy of the Blue Book of Gun Values—is a Colt Cobra 38 special revolver.
When was my Colt Diamondback made?
Inspired by the successful Colt Python, the Diamondback was manufactured from 1966 to 1988 and was available in barrel lengths of 2½, 4, and 6 inches.
Does Colt still make the Diamondback?
22 WMR and . 38 Special. Inspired by the successful Colt Python, the Diamondback was manufactured from 1966 to 1988 and was available in barrel lengths of 2½, 4, and 6 inches….
| Colt Diamondback | |
|---|---|
| Produced | 1966–1988 |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | (.38) 21/2″ 26oz; 4″ 28.5oz.; 6″ 30.5oz.; (.22) 21/2″ 28.5 oz.; 4″ 31 oz.; 6″ 33 oz. |
What is a Colt 38 Special CTG?
38 Special, considered to be a powerful caliber for a concealable pocket revolver of the day. The Detective Special uses a slightly smaller frame than the Colt Official Police or Smith & Wesson Model 10 (K-Frame) revolvers, but is larger than the five-shot Smith & Wesson Model 36/Model 38/Model 42 (J-frame) revolvers.
Why did Colt stop making revolvers?
Parent company Colt Defense, LLC, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on June 15, 2015, citing both assets and debts in the $100 million to $500 million range. According to analysts, Colt’s problems were due to the loss of the contract and low demand for its civilian handguns.
Why is Colt always out of stock?
In a statement posted on the company’s website Thursday, CEO Dennis Veilleux explained that it was stopping production of civilian sporting rifles due to “significant excess manufacturing capacity” in that market and low consumer demand for Colt’s products.
How many colt snake guns are there?
While the Boa was manufactured by Colt under contract for Lew Horton Distributors as a special edition in 1985, it was never listed in a Colt price sheet or catalog. Only 1,200 were manufactured with consecutive serial numbers by barrel length—600 in 4″ and 600 in 6″.