Matched Set Gold Commemorative Colt SAA & Frontier 45 Colt & 22LR Revolvers
SOLD FOR: $2,780.00
LSB#: LSB251213BG006 & LSB251213BG003
Make: Colt
Model: Commemorative SAA & Frontier Scout
Serial Numbers: SAA: 0010FD, Frontier Scout: 001DM
Year of Manufacture: 1965 / C&R
Caliber: .45 Colt & .22 LR
Action Type: Both revolvers are 6-Shot Single Action Revolvers with Side Loading Gates
Markings:
SAA: The top of the barrel is marked “COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.”. The left side of the barrel is marked “RECONSTRUCTION OF OLD FORT DES MOINES – 1965” The right side of the barrel is marked “COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY .45” The left side of the frame is marked “Pat. Sept. 19, 1871 / “” July 2. 72 / “” Jan. 19. 75” with the Rampant Colt logo next to the lettering. The underside of the frame is marked with the serial number “0010FD”. The left side of both grip frames are marked with the serial number. The grip panels are marked with a matching “010” Partial serial number. The left front of the trigger guard is marked with a “VP” in a triangle and at the rear with “V”.
Frontier Scout: The top of the barrel is marked “COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A.”. The left side of the barrel is marked “RECONSTRUCTION OF OLD FORT DES MOINES – 1965” The right side of the barrel is marked “COLT SINGLE ACTION FRONTIER SCOUT .22 L.R” The left side of the frame is marked with the Rampant Colt logo. The underside of the frame is marked with the serial number “0010DM”. The left front of the trigger guard is marked with a “VP” in a triangle and at the rear with “P”. The grips are not marked on the Frontier Scout.
Barrel Lengths: SAA 5.5″, Frontier Scout: 4.75″
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a quarter round blade fixed to the barrel. The rear sight is a square groove in the top strap.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece smooth Colt Pearl-Lite grips with gold-colored Colt medallions. The stocks show minimal signs from handling and storage wear. The grips rate in about Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Both revolvers are fully gold plated.
Finish Originality: Original.
Bore Condition: The bores are bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion or fouling present. In this writer’s opinion, the bores rates 9.5 out of 10.
Overall Condition: These revolvers retain about 98% of their gold plated metal finish. The only finish wear appears to be from storage. Neither revolver shows a turn line through the finish. The balance shows very minimal wear from handling and storage. There are no carbon rings on the face of the cylinders and only a couple of minor smudge marks from storage can be seen. The screw heads are sharp and the markings are clear. Overall, both of these revolvers rate in about Fine condition.
Mechanics: The actions function correctly. We did not fire these revolvers. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: The Frontier Scout revolver comes in a white wood presentation case with blue felt and cardboard protection sleeve. There is a crack in the top of the wood case. The case is marked “RECONSTRUCTION OF OLD FORT DES MOINES – 1965” and with the Colt logo. The SAA does not come with a case but this IS a matched set of revolvers
Our Assessment: In 1965 Colt produced a special commemorative series celebrating the reconstruction of Old Fort Des Moines, a historic military installation that played an important role in the early development of Des Moines, Iowa. Originally established in 1843 as a United States Army frontier post at the confluence of the Des Moines and Raccoon Rivers, the fort served as a base for the protection of settlers and the administration of the surrounding frontier territory. By the mid twentieth century the site had become an important historical landmark, and the 1965 reconstruction project prompted Colt to produce a limited commemorative revolver series honoring the fort and its place in American frontier history.
To mark the occasion, Colt produced a limited run of commemorative revolvers including the Single Action Army and the Frontier Scout. Only 700 Frontier Scout commemoratives were produced, and among those Colt assembled just 100 matched pairs consisting of a gold plated Single Action Army chambered in .45 Colt and a matching Frontier Scout chambered in .22 LR. These revolvers feature full gold plated finishes and commemorative barrel markings referencing the reconstruction of Old Fort Des Moines in 1965. Built on Colt’s iconic single action revolver designs, the pair combines the classic Peacemaker profile with the smaller rimfire Frontier Scout, creating an attractive commemorative presentation celebrating both American frontier firearms and an important historic site.
This matched pair represents one of those scarce factory matched sets, with the revolvers bearing corresponding commemorative serial numbers and maintaining excellent overall condition. Both revolvers retain nearly all of their original gold plated finish with only minimal storage and handling marks visible. The Pearl-Lite grips with gold Colt medallions complement the presentation appearance, and the Frontier Scout remains accompanied by its white presentation case marked for the Old Fort Des Moines reconstruction. With only one hundred matched pairs produced, this set stands as a scarce Colt commemorative pairing tied to a specific American historical event and location. Please see our photos for a better understanding of condition and good luck with your bids!