May 8-10, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/9/2024
Classic 4" configuration of one of Colt's snake guns. Serrated ramp front sight with added red enamel paint for enhanced visible, adjustable square notch rear sight. Vent rib, barrel with "DIAMONDBACK / .38 SPECIAL CTG" on left side,"COLT'S PT. F.A.MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A." on right. Oversized checkered Colt walnut grips. CONDITION: Very good, with the majority of the bluing remaining with distension about the VP proof from application of stamp. Some handling marks throughout, some showing silver, with thinning and silvering at muzzle consistent with holster use. Stocks are very good, with some light handling marks including a small nick on back of right grip panel. Mechanically fine with a light turn line, bore is very good with strong, sharp rifling.