.22 Colt Frontier Scout Revolver

[TLRMADE]

A few weeks ago my grandfather had a blood clot go to his brain and he has lost total vision in one eye and 50% vision in the other. He was a proud HCP holder and avid shooter. He called me over to his house today and gave this .22 Colt Frontier Scout Revolver '62. He has taken the grips off and made his own walnut grips but I still have the originals. He has also lost a lot of his memory so he wasn't really clear on how to load and unload the gun. I have figured out that if I slightly cock the hammer back that the cylinder will spin allowing me to load the rounds. I was wondering if anybody knew if this actual revolver was made in '62 or if it was modeled after one made in '62? And finally what this gun might be worth, even though I would never sell this!?

[Guest .45packer]

If you go to www.proofhouse.com and click on "Colt Serial Numbers", then click on "Single Action Revolvers", then click on "Frontier Scout and Peacemaker .22 Revolvers". Look for the serial number on your gun directly in front of the trigger guard. It'll be stamped there. Then look for the number on the chart on proofhouse's list. I'm not an expert on gun prices, but I would say (from what I saw at the gun show in Gallatin earlier this month) that your gun would be in the $500+ range.

[gregintenn]

I have one like it in Nickel (bottom left). The wood grips aren't real common. It could have very well been made in 1962. I'd say it would fetch $500-$600. The box and extra cylinder really add to the value of the gun, so don't lose them. Also, I still have the cardboard outer sleeve that slides over the box. If you have that, keep it as well. They are really neat little revolvers.

[DavidD]

Sorry to hear about your grandfather BUT, Awesome revolver! Because of the history of this gun, consider it priceless and hand it down to your heirs.

[TLRMADE]

If you go to www.proofhouse.com and click on "Colt Serial Numbers", then click on "Single Action Revolvers", then click on "Frontier Scout and Peacemaker .22 Revolvers". Look for the serial number on your gun directly in front of the trigger guard. It'll be stamped there. Then look for the number on the chart on proofhouse's list. I'm not an expert on gun prices, but I would say (from what I saw at the gun show in Gallatin earlier this month) that your gun would be in the $500+ range.

I'm looking at the serial numbers on proofhouse, would my serial numbers fall in between the ones shown, and then that's what I would be able to tell what year my gun is? Sorry I'm new to reading this type of chart. And also is there a website for book value that I might be able to look at? Thanks

[TLRMADE]

Thanks for all the help guys!

[gregintenn]

Check gunbroker for completed auctions. That'll give you an idea.

Those are the serial numbers Colt started with each year. So yes, find the two yours falls in between, and the top number will be the year yours was made.

Edited February 21, 2011 by gregintenn

[TLRMADE]

Check gunbroker for completed auctions. That'll give you an idea.

Yea I did earlier. I was only able to find one on there and they were asking $500 but did not have the other cylinder or the original box.

[gregintenn]

Colt Frontier Scout Dual Cylinder 22mag 22lr w/box : Curios and Relics at GunBroker.com

I havee seen one go for over a grand, but the market is a bit soft on them compared to three or four years ago.

[TLRMADE]

Colt Frontier Scout Dual Cylinder 22mag 22lr w/box : Curios and Relics at GunBroker.com

I havee seen one go for over a grand, but the market is a bit soft on them compared to three or four years ago.

That's it! Thanks!!!

[TLRMADE]

I also meant to ask since I've never owned a gun like this. Is this a gun that I should put in the safe to keep it's value, or is it ok to shoot it once and awhile? Thanks

[enfield]

If it's already been shot then I would shoot it.

[gregintenn]

They were made for shootin. Just take care of it.

[Guest .45packer]

Check out Collectorsfireams.com and click on Colt Single actions - 3rd. Generation. They have descriptions and pictures of guns of your type and approximate values. They're a little on the snooty side if you email them and ask questions saying that they would have to see the gun in person if you want to get a price and they won't even give you a ball park price unless they see it. Good luck and I'm sorry I forgot to mention your Grandfather. I hope he is doing better. Take care......

[TLRMADE]

Check out Collectorsfireams.com and click on Colt Single actions - 3rd. Generation. They have descriptions and pictures of guns of your type and approximate values. They're a little on the snooty side if you email them and ask questions saying that they would have to see the gun in person if you want to get a price and they won't even give you a ball park price unless they see it. Good luck and I'm sorry I forgot to mention your Grandfather. I hope he is doing better. Take care......

Thanks for your help with the info!