Colt Diamondback

Colt Diamondback - .22 LR

Colt Diamondback with 4" Barrel and Colt Rubber combat grips - .38 Special

Colt Diamondback Snubnose Revolver - .38 Special

Inspired by the Colt Python, the fine quality Colt Diamondback was manufactured from 1966 to 1988. It came in barrel lengths of 2½, 4, and 6 inches and was chambered for .22 LR, .22 WMR and .38 Special.

Specifications

(1966–1988)

• Type: Revolver

• Caliber(s): .22 LR, .22 WMR, .38 Special.

• Barrel length: 2.5", 4" & 6"

• Capacity: 6-round cylinder

• Fire Modes: DA/SA

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The Colt Diamondback can be seen in the following movies:

Film

Title	Actor	Character	Note	Date
Bullitt	Steve McQueen	S.F.P.D. Lt. Frank Bullitt		1968
Magnum Force	Felton Perry	Inspector Early Smith		1973
The Friends of Eddie Coyle	Peter Boyle	Dillon	.22 LR version	1973
Brannigan	John Wayne	Detective Lt. Jim Brannigan		1975
Sharky's Machine	Burt Reynolds	Sgt. Tom Sharky		1981
Sharky's Machine	Lamar Jackson	Murray Boots		1981
For a Cop's Hide (Pour la peau d'un flic)	Xavier Depraz	Kasper		1981
Black Rain		Uniformed N.Y.P.D. officer		1989