help with info on this rod

[LippPearson]

My brother in law left me a Cortland Black Diamond graphite, 8' 6" 6wt. I found little info in searching the net. A search showed someone listing one for $125. I really love the way it fishes. I'm curious about the model's history, original price,date of manufacture, etc? Any help greatly appreciated.

 

[IdratherbePhishing]

You should also get a pic of what it says under Black Diamond

 

[LippPearson]

It says "8 1/2 ft 6 wt.". No other writing on the rod.