Colt Single Action Frontier Scout “California Bicentennial” .22 LR Revolver – Limited 24-Karat Gold Commemorative, 6-Inch Barrel
This Colt Single Action Frontier Scout California Bicentennial Commemorative is one of just 5,000 revolvers produced in 1969 to mark the state’s 200th anniversary. Finished entirely in 24-karat gold with nickel-plated hammer and trigger, and wearing smooth walnut grips with gold Colt medallions, it represents the final year of Frontier Scout production and carries the dedicated “CB1” serial prefix. Chambered in .22 LR and built on the full-size Scout frame, it offers collectors a scarce, factory-documented tribute model that retains the classic single-action handling of the original 1873 design.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good – shows prior use and handling.
Specific Condition Notes: Light rust is forming on the barrel and cylinder. The walnut grips display scattered scratches.
Bore Condition: Good – clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good – intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
What’s Included
- Colt Single Action Frontier Scout California Bicentennial Commemorative .22 LR revolver (serial number 292CB1)
Produced in Colt’s Hartford plant, this commemorative Scout features a carbon-steel barrel and cylinder, both plated in 24-karat gold to match the Zamak frame and receiver. The finish is complemented by a fixed quarter-round gold front sight and a square-notch rear integral with the top strap.
The revolver operates on the traditional single-action-only mechanism, delivering the crisp hammer cock and short, predictable trigger break enthusiasts expect from the Scout series. Capacity remains six rounds of .22 LR, making it practical for target or small-game use while preserving its collectible status.
Serial number 292CB1 falls within the exclusive “CB1” block reserved for this edition, underscoring its limited nature. Combined with its final-year production timing and full coverage gold plating, the piece offers notable crossover appeal to both Colt and California history collectors.
Ergonomics stay true to the Small Frame Single Action lineage, with smooth walnut stocks providing a firm hold and displaying inlaid gold Colt medallions that tie the aesthetic together. At approximately 22–24 ounces unloaded, the revolver balances well despite its full-size 6-inch barrel.