624 of 1000 Colt Python & Officers ACP Double Diamond 150th Anniversary Set
SOLD FOR: $15225
LSB#: 210816HE04, 210816HE05
Make: Colt
Model: Double Diamond Officer’s Model & Python
Serial Number: Officer’s Model: 0624DD / Python: DD0624
Year of Manufacture: 1986
Caliber: Officer’s Model: .45 ACP / Python: .38 Special and .357 Magnum
Action Type: Officer’s Model: Single Action Semi-Automatic with Removable Magazine / Python: Single and Double Action Revolver with Swing-Out Cylinder
Markings: Officer’s Model: The left side of the slide is marked “Double Diamond”, “COLT / 150”, “45 AUTOMATIC” and with double diamonds. The right side of the slide is marked “COLT OFFICER’S ACP”. The right side of the frame is marked “COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A.” and “0624DD”. The barrel is marked “-COLT 45 AUTO-”. The left side of the trigger guard is marked “VP” in triangle and “Y”, the right side of the trigger guard is marked “A”.
Python: The left side of the barrel is marked “DOUBLE DIAMOND”, “COLT / 150”, “.357 MAGNUM CTG.”, and with double diamonds. The crane and the crane cut are marked “DD0624”. The right side of the barrel is marked “COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CONN. U.S.A.” The left side of the trigger guard is marked with a “VP” in a triangle at the front and a “G” at the back. The ejector rod cut of the underlug is marked “S”.
Barrel Length: Officers Model: 3 1/2″, Python: 6″
Sights / Optics: Officer’s Model: The front sight is ramped blade a recessed white dot that is fixed to the slide. The rear sight is a square notch with two white dots and is dovetailed into the slide. The top of the slide is matte gray finish to reduce glare.
Python: The front side is a serrated red ramp pinned to the barrel. The rear sight is a target-style adjustable for windage and elevation. It has a white outline insert and is adjustable for windage and elevation. The top of the barrel and frame have a gray matte finish.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips on both models are smooth rosewood with Rampant Colt 150 medallions.
Officer’s Model: There are a few little light handling marks, there are no chips or cracks. The grips rate in about Excellent condition.
Python: There is a ding through the finish on the bottom edge of the left panel. Otherwise there are only light handling marks. The grips rate in about Fine Plus condition.
Type of Finish: Bright Stainless Steel
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore on both handguns is bright, with sharp rifling. There is no erosion in either bore.
Overall Condition: Officer’s Model: This handgun retains about 98% of its metal finish. There are a few little scuffs and light draglines that are hardly noticeable. The screw heads are sharp, and the markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in about Excellent condition.
Python: This handgun retains about 97% of its metal finish. There are some scattered draglines from use and storage. There are some little scuffs, the most noticeable are on the bottom of the underlug and the left of the barrel towards the frame. The cylinder has a drag line. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in about Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The actions function correctly. We did not fire these handguns. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be required to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: The Officer’s Model comes with a 6 round Colt magazine. This set comes in a cherry wood display case with a glass insert in the lid that is etched with the Colt logo. The case is lockable but the key is not included. The inside of the case is lined with black velvet and has a blue and gold medallion marked with the Rampant Colt logo and “150 YEARS OF COLT CRAFTSMANSHIP 1836-1986”. The case has a few little compressions, scuffs, and a few littel dings. The interior is clean. Overall, the case rates in about Fine condition.
Our Assessment: This is a very rare and collectible set of Colts. Only 1000 of these sets were manufactured in 1986, this is set number 624. The set was made for Colts 150th anniversary and is comprised of a 6″ Python and an Officers ACP compact 1911. The handguns both have a bright polished stainless finish, special double diamond markings, and smooth rosewood grips. These handguns both look to have seen little use and look great, especially when in their display case. They represent great value, and their stainless steel finish will probably still be looking bright and shiny decades from now. This is a can’t miss opportunity for the dedicated Colt collectors. Please see our photos and good luck!