Posted: 6/22/2007 12:36:04 PM EDT
I have a last-in-line Diamondback made btw '85' & '86' and I wanted to get a box for it. I saw one listed for the Diamondback and it looks correct for the period, but I wanted to check with those who know about such things.  Look right to you for 1985-86? |
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NO. The blue plastic box was introduced LONG after the Diamondback was discontinued. The Diamondback was discontinued in 1986. As far as I can remember, the plastic box was introduced in the early to mid 1990's. The box for a late Diamondback would be the dark wood grain cardboard box with a Styrofoam two piece inner container. |
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And unless put away, those brown/styrofoam original boxes did not hold up well for storage or transporting. I've had a few mint Colts with tattered boxes, flaps ripped, etc. IMO, while it is nice to have the original box if you plan to resell the gun, find a container that will preserve it in it's present condition first, then you can perhaps find a "period" box some other time...but prepare for sticker shock. |
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getting an correct period box for you DB is futile. They were S/N to the gun. unless you want to get a sleeve with the ends conviently torn off and say its correct then i would forget it. also, just beware, the foam inserts in the plastic cases may disintegrate over time. how long, who knows. also, some lubs may accelaerate that. its something you should think of for long term storage. |
I appreciate your advice about storing the weapon elsewhere guys, but that does seem to be in the realm of common sense.  Foam degradation all that other business not withstanding... I think the box would disintegrate within a month after opening, shutting pulling and sliding to admire the weapon.I just thought it would be a nice touch to buy one of these boxes before their prices skyrocket into the realm of absurdity. BTW... the other one I have has the rubber grips, so any of you who know where I can get a set of factory wooden replacements, feel free to let me know
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