Interarms diamondbank .38 spl

[darrellkansas]

I looking to try to buy or trade for one from the original owner.He says its has about 300 rounds thru it,has been in his drawer unfired for around 10 years.
About what is this .38 worth.
Here is a exact picture of the one he has.

http://www.gunsamerica.com/userimages/87270/976996639/wm_805676.jpg

 

[Gordon]

Smolt

 

[darrellkansas]

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[GUNKWAZY]

It's a Rossi revolver. Maybe a model M851 ?
It's only worth about $200-$300 if it's very nice.

What the heck is a Diamondbank ? Das bank ver you keepen da diamonds ?

Jeff (GUNKWAZY)

 

[darrellkansas]

Its a Interarms Rossi Diamondback Copy of a Colt

http://www.gunsamerica.com/97699663...terarms_38_Spl_4_in_Vent_Diamondback_Copy.htm


Diamondback oops

 

[Dr_2_B]

nice looking revolver

 

[JohnBT]

"Own this Brazilian bombshell for only..."

I don't think I'd use the word bombshell in a gun ad for a $300 Rossi.


"Late years of the Reagan administration" ??

I thought these were only made in '85-'86. Okay, call it late first term.


Oh what the heck, it's a Rossi and might be a good buy at $250. Much higher and I'd be looking for a Ruger Security/Police Service Six.

John

 

[Isaac's Grandpa]

Too bad they got the cylinder lock wrong. Other than that it looks just like my daughters Diamondback.

 

[Nathanael_Greene]

Ah, the Rossi 851. Nice revolver, actually. Mine (in 3") is one of my favorites--accurate, reliable, fun.

But comparable to a Colt Diamondback? Umm...no.

 

[Jim Watson]

Except for the ventilated rib, the gun is much more like a Smith & Wesson than a Colt.

 

[richejr]

Here's my Rossi 851, I really like it, shoots great ,and not one problem to date, the picture shows the first day I took it to the range. I've since worked up a better load and groups are much tighter, but still not bad for 20 yds.

 

[jfh]

In a minor segue--does this Rossi just look like a Colt, or does it copy the lockwork, etc.?

Jim H.

 

[barneyrw]

<<"I thought these were only made in '85-'86. Okay, call it late first term.">>

How about early 2nd term, Reagan's 2nd term ran from January 1985 to January 1989. (-:

 

[Gordon]

I thought it was a SMOLT from your picture.

 

[darrellkansas]

Im going to keep working on him,I'd like to have it.He told me today his wife said no
I'll work him for a while.

 

[dfariswheel]

In a minor segue--does this Rossi just look like a Colt, or does it copy the lockwork, etc.?

It has absolutely nothing in common with the Colt Diamondback, other than a vented barrel that vaguely resembles the Colt.
These were actually closer to the S&W design.