Colt Frontier Scout Buntline F-Series .22 WMR Revolver, 9.5" Barrel (1959)
Built in 1959, this F-series Colt Frontier Scout Buntline pairs the celebrated Buntline 9.5-inch barrel with a lightweight aluminum-alloy frame, delivering classic single-action handling in a rimfire package. Chambered in .22 WMR and weighing under two pounds, it offers the look and feel of the famed “Buntline Special” while remaining easy to carry and fun to shoot.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Good – clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Rifling: Good – intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Faint edge wear on the black anodized frame and minute handling marks on the barrel and cylinder; no corrosion observed.
What’s Included
- Colt Frontier Scout Buntline F-Series revolver
The F-series serial prefix confirms 1959 manufacture, placing this revolver in the early years of Frontier Scout production. Collectors appreciate these first-generation alloy-frame guns for their lighter weight and period-correct features.
The long 9.5-inch carbon-steel barrel delivers a full sight radius and maximizes the .22 WMR cartridge’s velocity. A fixed blade front sight and notch rear sight in the top strap keep the sight picture simple and rugged.
The six-shot, fluted carbon-steel cylinder is finished in polished blue to match the barrel, contrasting nicely with the black anodized frame. Colt’s black checkered plastic grips feature the Rampant Colt medallion, providing secure purchase and period authenticity.
Single-action operation, an exposed hammer, and the traditional half-cock loading notch stay true to Colt’s Old West heritage, while the rimfire chambering keeps recoil mild and ammunition affordable.