Long time lurker, sometimes poster here. I came across a Diamondback for sale and I'm debating whether to purchase it and what to offer.
1975 vintage, 4", .38. It shows a fair amount of holster wear on the muzzle and the high spots of the cylinder. One spot on the cylinder looks like it may have been rubbed by a snap on a holster. The factory grips are beat and scratched up and one has a corner broken off off it. Someone has brushed some red paint on the front sight blade that would probably come of easily. It has been carried, probably by a LEO, BUT...if I were told this gun has only had 10 or 20 rounds through it, I would believe it. Turn line is nearly non-existent. No powder stains on the front of the cylinder, minimum marks on the recoil shield. Locks up absolutely tight. Mechanically it is "as new".
I don't want to insult anyone. I also don't want to overpay for something. What is a fair price for this?
Thanks.
1975 vintage, 4", .38. It shows a fair amount of holster wear on the muzzle and the high spots of the cylinder. One spot on the cylinder looks like it may have been rubbed by a snap on a holster. The factory grips are beat and scratched up and one has a corner broken off off it. Someone has brushed some red paint on the front sight blade that would probably come of easily. It has been carried, probably by a LEO, BUT...if I were told this gun has only had 10 or 20 rounds through it, I would believe it. Turn line is nearly non-existent. No powder stains on the front of the cylinder, minimum marks on the recoil shield. Locks up absolutely tight. Mechanically it is "as new".
I don't want to insult anyone. I also don't want to overpay for something. What is a fair price for this?
Thanks.