Custom Colt Three Revolver Set Frontier Scout New Frontier Buntline .22 LR

Sold For: $5,025

LSB#: 200626BB50, 200626BB51, 200626BB52

Make: Colt

Model: 

200626BB50: Frontier Scout Buntline

200626BB51: New Frontier Buntline

200626BB52: New Frontier Scout

Serial Number:

200626BB50: 185402F

200626BB51: G171067

200626BB52: G205957

Year of Manufacture: 

200626BB50: 1965 (C&R)

200626BB51: 1976

200626BB52: 1982

Caliber: .22 Long Rifle

Action Type: Single Action, Side-Loading Gate Revolvers

Markings: 

200626BB50: The top of the barrel is marked “COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.“, the left is marked “COLT SINGLE ACTION BUNTLINE SCOUT .22 L.R.”. The left of the frame has a circled rampant colt logo. The bottom-front of the frame is marked with the serial number. The butt has decorative engraving.

200626BB51: The left side of the barrel is marked “NEW FRONTIER BUNTLINE .22”. The left side of the frame is marked “PAT. SEPT. 19. 1871 / JULY 2, 72 JAN. 19, 75” followed by a Rampant Colt. The top of the barrel is marked “COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. Co. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.” The underside of the frame is marked “G171067”. The left-front of the trigger guard is marked “VP” in triangle, the rear is marked “Z”. The outside of the cylinder is marked “22 L.R.” three times. The butt has decorative engraving.

200626BB52: The left side of the barrel is marked “NEW FRONTIER .22”. The left side of the frame is marked “PAT. SEPT. 19. 1871 / JULY 2, 72 JAN. 19, 75” followed by a Rampant Colt. The top of the barrel is marked “COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. Co. HARTFORD. CT. U.S.A.” The underside of the frame is marked “G205957”. The left of the trigger guard is marked “VP” and “K”.

Barrel Length: 

200626BB50: 9 1/2″

200626BB51: 7 1/2″

200626BB52: 4.4″

Sights / Optics: 

200626BB50: The front sight is a blade fixed to the barrel. The rear sight is a square notch at the rear of the topstrap.

200626BB51: The front sight is a serrated ramped blade fixed to the barrel. The rear sight is a square notched leaf pinned to the topstrap adjustable for windage and elevation.

200626BB52: The front sight is a serrated ramped blade fixed to the barrel. The rear sight is a square notched leaf pinned to the topstrap adjustable for windage and elevation.

Stock Configuration & Condition: 

200626BB50: The two piece black plastic grips are adorned with a Rampant Colt logo and an American Eagle emblem on each panel. The grips have minor handling wear showing slight discoloration but no notable damage. The checkering, colt and eagle are well defined. There are no chips or cracks. The grips rate in about Fine overall condition.

200626BB51: The two piece black plastic grips are adorned with a Rampant Colt logo and an American Eagle emblem on each panel. The grips have no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks. The checkering is sharp. The colt and eagle are well defined. There are no chips or cracks. The grips rate in about Excellent overall condition.

200626BB52: The two piece black plastic grips are adorned with a Rampant Colt logo and an American Eagle emblem on each panel. The grips have no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks. The checkering is sharp. The colt and eagle are well defined. There are no chips or cracks. The grips rate in about Excellent overall condition.

Type of Finish:

200626BB50: Blue & Black Alloy Frame

200626BB51: Blue, Case Color & Black Alloy Grip Frame

200626BB52: Blue, Case Color & Black Alloy Grip Frame

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bores are bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion in the bores.

Overall Condition: 

200626BB50: This revolver retains about 96% of its metal finish. There is light finish wear at the muzzle on each side, a nick on the bottom of the trigger guard and minor turn-wear on the cylinder. The unfinished side faces of the hammer have minor discoloration from oxidation. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver is in about Fine condition.

200626BB51: This handgun retains about 98% of its metal finish. The barrel has a few light marks on the left below the front sight and the cylinder has very faint turn-wear. Otherwise, there are only light handling marks. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver is in about Excellent condition.

200626BB52: This handgun retains about 97% of its metal finish. The grip frame has tool marks around the screw in front of the trigger guard and the cylinder has very faint turn-wear. Otherwise, there are only light handling marks. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver is in about Fine-Excellent condition.

Mechanics: The actions function correctly. The cylinders lock up with very little play on each chamber. The triggers are crisp. We did not fire these pistols. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This set of three pistols comes in a custom display case and with a Friends of NRA Colt-marked knife. The knife has an overall length of about 10″, upswept 5 1/2″ bowie-style blade marked “NRA” and “COLT” on the left with Damascus-style patterning, brass guard and pommel, bone grip scales, and a raised cartridge head on the pommel marked “COLT 45 AUTO”. The knife has no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks, in about Excellent condition. The case is wood with purple and yellow velvet lined fitted interior. The top of the lid has a Colt logo over “GUNFIGHTER / SERIES” and shooting-star motif at each corner laser-engraved, the interior of the lid has three plates with serial-matching information of each revolver. The case shows minor storage wear on the exterior with little in the way of wear on the interior, in about Fine-plus condition.

Our Assessment: Colt discontinued production of their iconic Single Action Army revolver to allocate more production capacity to the war effort during WWII. The revolver was seen as obsolescent with double action revolvers and autoloading pistols being the preferred designs for both target shooting and defense. It wasn’t until the advent of the silver screen and massive popularity of Western movies and television programs that single action revolvers really made a comeback in the commercial market. Along with re-introducing the standard Single Action Army, Colt also introduced several varieties of scaled-down rimfire revolvers. This is an interesting set of three such, a Frontier Scout Buntline from 1965, New Frontier Buntline from 1976, and a New Frontier Scout from 1982 with a more modern design which includes a cross-bolt safety located in the loading slot. The set is housed in a beautiful custom-made display case with plates marked with the revolver’s information as well as an NRA Colt knife. This set will make a wonderful addition to any collection and will display well with its custom case and knife. Please see our photos and good luck!

CA Legal or CA Private Party Transferable (THIS SECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO OUT-OF-STATE RESIDENTS): These single action revolvers CAN be sold as a Dealer Sale in California and CAN be transferred as a Private Party Transfer (PPT) as our Simi Valley location. Out of state residents can disregard this section – your local laws apply.