I have the opportunity to purchase a Colt Frontier Scout with both cylindeers and in really nice condition. Deos anyone have experience shooting with the Scout? Is this a 25 yrd pistol? I like the looks of it over my Ruger Single Six and besides... it's a Colt. Just curious as to it's performance. thanks in advance.
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NWCP
I know some book facts about the Scout
The Frontier Scouts came out in 1957. They have aluminum alloy frames. The first series is known as the Q and F series because that was the prefix of the serial numbers. In 1960 the K series came out. These had nickel plate and the alloy frame was a heavier frame by about 6 oz. Then in 1962 the Frontier Scout 62 came out. This had a midnight blue color as named by the company. It also featured the heavier frame. One series did not replace another. They all were made until about 1970. In about 1959 Scouts in 22 magnum came out and were made side by side with the 22 LR. Eventually the Scouts were produced and sold with both cylinders. Eventually Colt learned that the barrels would work loose from the alloy frames with use so they started to pin the barrels in 1964 to prevent this. Then the G series Colt .22s came out in 1970. These were the Peacemaker and the New Frontier. These are quite a lot better quality than the Scouts because they have steel frames. They are the closest thing you can get to a SAA in a modern .22 caliber.
I suggest that you buy a Peacemaker or New Frontier (Peacemaker has fixed sights and the New Frontier adjustable. Only difference there is and they came out the same time.) because of the higher quality, steel frame, etc. They do not cost that much more. In fact at a gun show here in Iowa I was seeing a Nickel K frame Scout for $439, a Peacemaker with both cylinders for $440, and a F Scout for $395. For the difference in price you would be much better off buying a Peacemaker or New Frontier.
I have a Peacemaker and really like shooting it. I cannot say that I am more than an amateur shooter but it shoots well in my opinion and is a quality product. If you choose to buy a Scout make sure and get the pinned barrel for longer lasting use in shooting without the barrel working loose. I understand that the "bluing" on the alloy frame tends to flake off once it starts to wear and then one can see the alloy underneath. If this is a problem or not to you is your choice. The Scouts have a steel barrel and cylinders.
If you buy this with two cylinders make sure the barrel is crowned and that the caliber reading on the barrel says "22 Cal" and not 22 LR. The 22 LR were made with an uncrowned barrel so the two calibers could be differentiated.
There is more information but this should help. I have the standard reference book by Don Wilkerson on these 22 Colts and I will answer more specific questions if you have any. Send me the complete serial number of the gun and I can tell you approximate year of manufacture. If it has a pinned barrel it is 1964 or later. As far as I know the Scouts are okay shooters within the framework of what I have stated above.
The Scouts came only with 4 3/4 inch barrel or the Buntline Scout had 9 inch barrel. The G (Remember, not Scouts) series had 4 3/4 and 6 inch barrels with a Buntline in 7 1/2 inch barrel. The K series nickel mostly had wooden grips, the Scout 62 had plastic stag grips, and the F series had black plastic Colt grips.
My email is moewadle@yahoo.com
I have to add that, if you like history and the idea of owning a Colt the G series (Peacemaker and New Frontier) are very similar to the original SAAs of 1873. They have a blued barrel and cylinder and a CCH steel frame with an alloy grip frame that is blued with the black plastic eagle/colt grips. P. S. I lived in Oregon for 7 years so familiar with your area of the country.
The Frontier Scouts came out in 1957. They have aluminum alloy frames. The first series is known as the Q and F series because that was the prefix of the serial numbers. In 1960 the K series came out. These had nickel plate and the alloy frame was a heavier frame by about 6 oz. Then in 1962 the Frontier Scout 62 came out. This had a midnight blue color as named by the company. It also featured the heavier frame. One series did not replace another. They all were made until about 1970. In about 1959 Scouts in 22 magnum came out and were made side by side with the 22 LR. Eventually the Scouts were produced and sold with both cylinders. Eventually Colt learned that the barrels would work loose from the alloy frames with use so they started to pin the barrels in 1964 to prevent this. Then the G series Colt .22s came out in 1970. These were the Peacemaker and the New Frontier. These are quite a lot better quality than the Scouts because they have steel frames. They are the closest thing you can get to a SAA in a modern .22 caliber.
I suggest that you buy a Peacemaker or New Frontier (Peacemaker has fixed sights and the New Frontier adjustable. Only difference there is and they came out the same time.) because of the higher quality, steel frame, etc. They do not cost that much more. In fact at a gun show here in Iowa I was seeing a Nickel K frame Scout for $439, a Peacemaker with both cylinders for $440, and a F Scout for $395. For the difference in price you would be much better off buying a Peacemaker or New Frontier.
I have a Peacemaker and really like shooting it. I cannot say that I am more than an amateur shooter but it shoots well in my opinion and is a quality product. If you choose to buy a Scout make sure and get the pinned barrel for longer lasting use in shooting without the barrel working loose. I understand that the "bluing" on the alloy frame tends to flake off once it starts to wear and then one can see the alloy underneath. If this is a problem or not to you is your choice. The Scouts have a steel barrel and cylinders.
If you buy this with two cylinders make sure the barrel is crowned and that the caliber reading on the barrel says "22 Cal" and not 22 LR. The 22 LR were made with an uncrowned barrel so the two calibers could be differentiated.
There is more information but this should help. I have the standard reference book by Don Wilkerson on these 22 Colts and I will answer more specific questions if you have any. Send me the complete serial number of the gun and I can tell you approximate year of manufacture. If it has a pinned barrel it is 1964 or later. As far as I know the Scouts are okay shooters within the framework of what I have stated above.
The Scouts came only with 4 3/4 inch barrel or the Buntline Scout had 9 inch barrel. The G (Remember, not Scouts) series had 4 3/4 and 6 inch barrels with a Buntline in 7 1/2 inch barrel. The K series nickel mostly had wooden grips, the Scout 62 had plastic stag grips, and the F series had black plastic Colt grips.
My email is moewadle@yahoo.com
I have to add that, if you like history and the idea of owning a Colt the G series (Peacemaker and New Frontier) are very similar to the original SAAs of 1873. They have a blued barrel and cylinder and a CCH steel frame with an alloy grip frame that is blued with the black plastic eagle/colt grips. P. S. I lived in Oregon for 7 years so familiar with your area of the country.
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I too have the Peacemaker with both cylinders unfortunatly mine has never been shot with the 22lr cylinder. I took it out and shot 10 rounds thru the magnum cylinder and put her back in the safe. That was 12 years ago and she has been there ever since.
I don't have a date for mine but I found it in Cleveland Ms while my daughter was in school at Delta State. It was and still is the Colt brown box.
Tim
I too have the Peacemaker with both cylinders unfortunatly mine has never been shot with the 22lr cylinder. I took it out and shot 10 rounds thru the magnum cylinder and put her back in the safe. That was 12 years ago and she has been there ever since.
I don't have a date for mine but I found it in Cleveland Ms while my daughter was in school at Delta State. It was and still is the Colt brown box.
Tim
Papa Shooter, give me the serial number
or all but the last two digits if you want to be cautious and I will check the standard reference by Don Wilkerson to see the approximate date of manufacture of your gun. :t
or all but the last two digits if you want to be cautious and I will check the standard reference by Don Wilkerson to see the approximate date of manufacture of your gun. :t
No, I do not have the Ithaca book
because, actually, I use this handle because of my mild obsession with the Ithaca 49 and related rifles. It is as simple as that. I know the book is scarce and expensive and I do have the one or two pages from the internet that are in the book about the 49. So, I am not looking to buy that book. Did you say you have the Ithaca book??
because, actually, I use this handle because of my mild obsession with the Ithaca 49 and related rifles. It is as simple as that. I know the book is scarce and expensive and I do have the one or two pages from the internet that are in the book about the 49. So, I am not looking to buy that book. Did you say you have the Ithaca book??
Zombie thread - just accidentally bought a .22 Scout Buntline...
I was checking my FFL dealer for delivery of a very old Colt Police Positive Special about 10 AM today...had not come in.
BUT there was a VERY nice looking Colt Single Action Scout .22 LR Buntline. with the 9" barrel and at a ridiculous price (under $300)...so I bought it. Came with a Lawrence holster, too. Going to clean the holster and freshen up the gun a bit, but it looks very little - used, and I have not even seen a .22 Single Action Colt for sale for about 30 years, so I'm really happy, even though it's not a "preferred" model. It locks up like a new revolver...in fact, better than many of my new ones.
SN tells me it was made in 1960, when I was still in grade school...
and I just turned 70.
A little lube, a little cold blue...it will be pristine!
I was checking my FFL dealer for delivery of a very old Colt Police Positive Special about 10 AM today...had not come in.
BUT there was a VERY nice looking Colt Single Action Scout .22 LR Buntline. with the 9" barrel and at a ridiculous price (under $300)...so I bought it. Came with a Lawrence holster, too. Going to clean the holster and freshen up the gun a bit, but it looks very little - used, and I have not even seen a .22 Single Action Colt for sale for about 30 years, so I'm really happy, even though it's not a "preferred" model. It locks up like a new revolver...in fact, better than many of my new ones.
SN tells me it was made in 1960, when I was still in grade school...
and I just turned 70.
A little lube, a little cold blue...it will be pristine!
i have shot some what were great and some that were like shotguns. They were fixed sight guns so if your sights are off, then you will either need to make some mods or do some cowboy windage.
Its all up to the gun and how well or not i has been taken care of.
If you can get a good deal on it, then go for it.
regarding the 22 Mag cylinder, depending on which scout you can get, some were made to shoot either 22LR, 22Mag or both/dual (22CAL). In the end, they figured that if they used 22MAg barrels, that they were fine for both.
so just be careful what you get and what you shoot in it.
Its all up to the gun and how well or not i has been taken care of.
If you can get a good deal on it, then go for it.
regarding the 22 Mag cylinder, depending on which scout you can get, some were made to shoot either 22LR, 22Mag or both/dual (22CAL). In the end, they figured that if they used 22MAg barrels, that they were fine for both.
so just be careful what you get and what you shoot in it.
I've got the old Colt Frontier, it's one of the original duotone examples with box. It has been shot and is in excellent condition not mint or nib, that's not my style. I agree with an earlier poster I always shop for the 95% guns. Still beautiful but can be enjoyed! I personally never seem to find peacemakers for sale, apparently I need to look closer.
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NWCP, My 0pinon is that the scout is a fun SA but not in 22 Mag so I did not want a
22 CAL marked and found a sound 22 LR marked Scout and have shot std vel but thought that still needed ear protection so I settled on Colibri,s and never looked back the grandkids & I love that combination no ear protection needed and has accounted for many rabbits and gophers as a garden gun and yea tin can accurate at 25 yards.
Pawa.
22 CAL marked and found a sound 22 LR marked Scout and have shot std vel but thought that still needed ear protection so I settled on Colibri,s and never looked back the grandkids & I love that combination no ear protection needed and has accounted for many rabbits and gophers as a garden gun and yea tin can accurate at 25 yards.
Pawa.
Resurrecting an old, but informative thread.
I have been entertaining the thought of owning a New Frontier for a while. After reading this and other numerous threads on them, I have come to realize that in terms of accuracy, I should look for a 22LR only. I do not desire one that can also chamber 22WMR.
Now, if I understand what I have read, the barrel crown will be flat on a 22LR only revolver. I am a bit confused on the roll mark though, will it say “22 LR” on the barrel?
I have been entertaining the thought of owning a New Frontier for a while. After reading this and other numerous threads on them, I have come to realize that in terms of accuracy, I should look for a 22LR only. I do not desire one that can also chamber 22WMR.
Now, if I understand what I have read, the barrel crown will be flat on a 22LR only revolver. I am a bit confused on the roll mark though, will it say “22 LR” on the barrel?
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Git 'em up, SCOUT ! ! .
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I bought my 1969 Scout from an LGS for chump change 2 years ago, with no box/papers - but a week later, the LGS called me to say they found the box that should have went with it, come pick it up.
Needless to say, I was surprised to see that it was a Colt Custom Shop box/case.
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Git 'em up, SCOUT ! ! .
I bought my 1969 Scout from an LGS for chump change 2 years ago, with no box/papers - but a week later, the LGS called me to say they found the box that should have went with it, come pick it up.
Needless to say, I was surprised to see that it was a Colt Custom Shop box/case.
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OldWolf, as I understand it the barrel crown ‘identifier’ and the rollmark designation you reference only applies to the Frontier Scout, not the New Frontier.
Fwiw, I had a Scout way back in the late 70’s, early 80’s. It was a tin can accurate gun; ie, a plinker and I traded it off. I was shooting NRA Bullseye at the time so I could tell the diff in gun accuracy. Later a friend had a ‘64, it was much better. I did end up with a New Frontier (case colored steel frame, pretty gun, kinda like a 22rf version of the SAA Target Model); imho a Much Better choice. I sold it only a few years ago after my eyes went bad enough that I couldnt work with the ramped front sight. And I sure wasnt going to go whittlin’ on a Colt’s to change the sight!
I vote for the New Frontier, but, if the condition of the Scout is Great and the price right you could play with it some and still get your money out. Remember, condition is everything when you go to sell (if you really want buyers).
Fwiw, I had a Scout way back in the late 70’s, early 80’s. It was a tin can accurate gun; ie, a plinker and I traded it off. I was shooting NRA Bullseye at the time so I could tell the diff in gun accuracy. Later a friend had a ‘64, it was much better. I did end up with a New Frontier (case colored steel frame, pretty gun, kinda like a 22rf version of the SAA Target Model); imho a Much Better choice. I sold it only a few years ago after my eyes went bad enough that I couldnt work with the ramped front sight. And I sure wasnt going to go whittlin’ on a Colt’s to change the sight!
I vote for the New Frontier, but, if the condition of the Scout is Great and the price right you could play with it some and still get your money out. Remember, condition is everything when you go to sell (if you really want buyers).
Well, right after I make my statement, I find a 22LR only NF. The box doesn't say it is a dual cylinder. only indicates "22 Long Rifle". Although this one has the "safety" I think.
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/786992513
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/786992513
Oh My! Looks like I sold mine for Way Too Cheap, iirc about $450 two, maybe 3 years ago? It was 22LR and I think marked that also.
This F-series Frontier Scout was my Christmas present in 1959. No telling how many rounds have been through it but it's still tight and has a great trigger.... and it's accurate.
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Let me add that Pop also looked at the Ruger Bearcat but didn't like it's small size. IMO, he made the right decision.
Let me add that Pop also looked at the Ruger Bearcat but didn't like it's small size. IMO, he made the right decision.
Someone said we need photos?
Meet Lucille,,,
My Momma's little colt.
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One of the earlier ones in the duotone configuration.
Pop won this gun from a cousin in a poker game,,,
Gave it to my Mom around 1965-ish.
I finally got possession of it about 8 years ago,,,
I grew up shooting this particular gun,,,
I think I'll have it buried with me.
Aarond
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Meet Lucille,,,
My Momma's little colt.
One of the earlier ones in the duotone configuration.
Pop won this gun from a cousin in a poker game,,,
Gave it to my Mom around 1965-ish.
I finally got possession of it about 8 years ago,,,
I grew up shooting this particular gun,,,
I think I'll have it buried with me.
Aarond
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A friend had a duo-tone Frontier Scout in 1958; it was the first one I ever shot. After shooting it, I handed it back and the ejector rod tip had broken off. I had no idea how it happened but he always blamed me for breaking it. I suspect it was a bad (weak) casting but I don't know that it would have mattered. It was my fault and I don't think he ever forgave me.
Don't worry about a New Frontier being chambered for .22 l.r. or both .22 l.r. and .22 magnum. I have one with both cylinders, and it shoots .22 long rifle like a champ. My favorite rimfire handgun, out of way too many:
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I did have the front sight changed. I like it so much I bought an El Paso Saddlery Tanker style holster for it.
I did have the front sight changed. I like it so much I bought an El Paso Saddlery Tanker style holster for it.
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