Colt Frontier Scout

[olde-dawg]

I recently purchased a Colt Frontier Scout that is unfired with the original box. It was mfg. in 1965. The Colt is equipped with a .22 mag. cylinder. The box does have a cut-out for a .22LR cylinder. I would like to buy this cylinder. Does anyone know where I might find one. I had been collecting rifles, but this is my 3rd. Colt revolver and I think I am hooked. Any help will be appreciated.

Thanks, Olde-Dawg


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[mnrivrat]

Look in the parts section of internet auctions like Gunbroker and Auction Arms. You can post on the wish lists as well. Also check places like Numrich to see if they have one .

 

[22-rimfire]

Also, hang out on the Colt Forum in the 'for sale' forum.

 

[loadedround]

You may want to call Gun Parts Corp. (Numrich Arms) and inquire if they have a 22 lr available. As mentioned previously, Gunbroker is an excellent place to find parts. Good luck.

 

[mmitch]

Olde Dawg,

Will your new cylinder, once found, need to be fitted to your gun?

Mike

 

[22-rimfire]

Colt has always said that each cylinder is "fitted" to the specific gun. How much "fitting" has always been the issue. There has been discussion about this topic over at RFC (and probably other forums like ColtForum and perhaps here) and one knowledgeable member has indicated that the "fitting" is minimal. I personally don't know and have always referenced Colt. So there is the possibility that the OP could buy a cylinder and not be able to use it as a slip in part without some knowledgeable gunsmithing. My personal guess is that there is minimal fitting involved and it was always a Colt 'thing' that it had to be right.

 

[olde-dawg]

Thanks fella's, I will try all those sites to see if I can find one. I have heard that you should have a gunsmith check out the new cylinder, but I also read one forum where the guy stated he bought a .22LR cylinder and it worked in all FIVE of his Frontier Scouts. If I find one, I will probably err on the side of caution and have it looked at.

"Democracy is two wolfs and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch, Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the outcome of the vote"


"The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it."

 

[CajunBass]

Ruger says the same thing. Each cylinder is supposed to be "fitted" to the gun, but I've never heard of one that didn't just drop in.

Congratulations OD. They are a nice package.

 

[KodiakBeer]

Numrich has the cylinders for $104. I was recently looking for .22 Mag cylinders for my Colt .22 Peacemaker.

http://www.gunpartscorp.com/catalog/Products.aspx?catid=6642

 

[olde-dawg]

Hi Cajun Bass, nice looking Colt. In your pic, I see something that looks like a tool of some kind. My box does not have that cutout. Mine was mfg. in 1965 and has a "P" suffix in the ser. no. When was yours mfg. and what kind of tool is that? It kinda looks like screwdriver tips to maybe change the cylinders. I know they are only .22 cals. but they have a nice feel to them. I want to shoot it, but then I can't say that it is unfired. I just may shoot it anyway. Click on the pic to enlarge.

"Democracy is two wolfs and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch, Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the outcome of the vote"


"The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it."

 

[CajunBass]

Mine is an "F" suffix, and according to Proofhouse, was made in 1967.

The tool is a Colt screwdriver, probably for adjusting sights. I doubt it was original to the gun, since it doesn't have adjustable sights. It was in the box when i bought the gun. It is a Colt accessory though as the Rampant Colt shows. I've been told they alone bring a good price at gun shows.

Mine appeared to have been fired, at least a few times, both cylinders, so I've shot it a few times myself.

To tell you the truth, they're too light for my taste. For shooting I prefer the Single-Six.