666/1000 Colt Python Officers ACP Double Diamond 150th Anniversary Box Set
SOLD FOR: $10225
LSB#: 211213HE01, 211213HE02
Make: Colt
Model: Double Diamond Officer’s Model & Python
Serial Number: Officer’s Model: 0666DD / Python: DD0666
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 “0666DD”. 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 “Z”.
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 “DD0666”. 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 a ramped blade with 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 finished to reduce glare.
Python: The front side is a ramped blade with a serrated red plastic insert pinned to the barrel. The rear sight is a target-style white-outlined square notch adjustable for windage and elevation. The top of the barrel and frame have a matte finish to reduce glare.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips on both models are smooth rosewood with Rampant Colt 150th Anniversary 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 an odd bubble in the finish near the grip screw on the left panel. Otherwise there are only light handling marks. There are no chips or cracks. The grips rate in about Fine Plus condition.
Type of Finish: “Ultimate” 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 97% of its metal finish. There are a few little scuffs, most notable on the right slide flat just in front of the serrations and at the front edge (concealed when in the case). There is stubborn grease on the top of the slide which appears as discoloration. The action shows minor operational wear. The screw heads are sharp, and the markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in Fine-plus condition.
Python: This handgun retains about 97% of its metal finish. The right side of the barrel has a few scattered minor nicks and scuffs (concealed when in the case). There are some other scattered minor handling marks. The cylinder has a faint, incomplete turn-line. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this handgun rates in Fine-plus 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 and the key is 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”. Maroon colored cardboard Colt boxes with serial matching labels, two-piece styrofoam inserts, and an assortment of factory paperwork including manual is included with each handgun. A letter from Colt is included offering a belt buckle for the set, but no buckle is included. The case has a few little compressions, scuffs, and a few littel dings. The interior is clean. The cardboard boxes show storage wear with some fraying and tears at edges and corners. The large ears of the Python’s box have been reinforced on the interior with tape.
Our Assessment: This is a very rare and collectible set of Colts. Only 1000 of these sets were manufactured in 1986 and this is set number 666, if not an auspicious number, certainly an interesting one. 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. For the Python collector, the Double Diamond is distinguished not only by its Ultimate Stainless Steel finish and rosewood grips, but also as one of the few examples which shipped with silver colored medallions rather than gold. These handguns both look to have seen little, if any actual 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!