Colt Frontier Scout K-Series .22 LR Single-Action Revolver, 4.75 in Barrel, Bright Nickel, 1965
This 1965 Colt Frontier Scout K-Series is a bright nickel-finished, single-action .22 LR with the classic 4.75 inch barrel. As a K-Series variant identified by its K-suffix serial, it features an alloy frame with plated steel barrel and cylinder, fixed sights, smooth walnut grips, and a decorative scroll-engraved strip on the grip frame butt. It presents as a clean, collectible example of Colt's scaled-down Single Action Army pattern.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are some minor scratches and blemishes. The action cycles smoothly and the cylinder locks up tightly.
What’s Included
- Fitted wooden presentation case with red padded lining (unbranded)
The K-Series configuration denotes the nickel-plated Frontier Scout variant, pairing an alloy frame with plated steel barrel and cylinder. This example was manufactured in 1965 in the United States and retains its bright nickel finish across the frame, barrel, and fluted cylinder.
The revolver follows Colt's scaled-down Single Action Army pattern with a 4.75 inch barrel, single-action operation, and an exposed hammer. Sighting is fixed, with a front blade and a topstrap notch rear for a clean, traditional sight picture.
The six-shot fluted cylinder is roll-marked ".22 L.R." and works with an ejector rod housing fitted with a crescent-style ejector rod head (a small round button with an attached crescent wing). A checkered cylinder base pin head provides positive purchase. The barrel bears the Colt Hartford address and the "COLT SINGLE ACTION FRONTIER SCOUT .22 CAL." legend.
Attractive details include smooth walnut grip panels without medallions and a decorative scroll-engraved strip on the grip frame butt. The bright nickel finish and classic small-frame proportions give this K-Series a distinctive, period-correct presentation.