Lot 1658: Collector's Cased Set of Colt Kansas Series Frontier Scouts
Collector's Cased First Production Serial Number 1 Set of Twelve Colt Frontier Scout Kansas Series Revolvers
Auction Date: December 10, 2022
Lot 1658: Collector's Cased Set of Colt Kansas Series Frontier Scouts
Collector's Cased First Production Serial Number 1 Set of Twelve Colt Frontier Scout Kansas Series Revolvers
Auction Date: December 10, 2022
A) Colt Frontier Scout Abilene Commemorative Revolver
Over a half century ago, Colt produced 500 each of 12 different .22 Frontier Scout Kansas Series revolvers. These commemorated four each of Kansas Trails, Kansas Cowtowns, and Kansas Forts. Each set was assigned serial numbers of 1 through 500 combined with two or three letters indicating the variation. As examples, Kansas Cowtown Dodge City commemorative revolvers were numbered 1KD (Kansas Dodge) through 500KD, Kansas Fort Riley commemoratives 1FR (Fort Riley) through 500FR, and Kansas Santa Fe Trail commemoratives 1SF through 500 SF. This is set number one. While most of the production was individually cased, or cased in groups of four, this first set is cased in three cases of four, with each of those cases fitting as a drawer into a large factory case that holds all twelve revolvers. Each of the twelve variations has a different unique combination of features – finish (many variations are two-tone), grip material, and fluted or unfluted cylinder. Each is marked on the barrel with the commemorative subject and two dates a century apart. For example, the Kansas Cowtown Coffeyville revolver is marked “1866 – KANSAS SERIES – COFFEYVILLE – 1966.” Issued in 1966. Standard markings and features. Includes a Kansas Cowtowns commemorative case containing all four Kansas Cowtown revolvers, with lid plaque reading "SERIAL #1" as well as a case for all three cased sets with the same plaque on top.
Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original gold finish with limited handling marks. Mechanically excellent. Cases are very fine.
B) Colt Frontier Scout Coffeyville Commemorative Revolver
Issued in 1967. Standard markings and features.
Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original gold finish with limited handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
C) Colt Frontier Scout Dodge City Commemorative Revolver
Issued in 1966. Standard markings and features.
Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original gold finish with some light scratches. Mechanically excellent.
D) Colt Frontier Wichita Commemorative Revolver
Issued in 1965. Standard markings and features.
Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original gold finish with limited handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
E) Colt Frontier Scout Fort Hayes Commemorative Revolver
Issued in 1969. Standard markings and features. Includes a Kansas Forts commemorative case containing all four Kansas Forts revolvers.
Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue and nickel finishes with limited handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
F) Colt Frontier Scout Fort Larned Commemorative Revolver
Issued in 1969. Standard markings and features.
Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue and nickel finishes with limited handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
G) Colt Frontier Scout Fort Riley Commemorative Revolver
Issued in 1971. Standard markings and features.
Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue and nickel finishes with limited handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
H) Colt Frontier Scout Fort Scott Commemorative Revolver
Issued in 1971. Standard markings and features.
Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue and nickel finishes with limited handling marks and crisp grip checkering. Mechanically excellent.
I) Colt Frontier Scout Chisholm Trail Commemorative Revolver
Issued in 1967. Standard markings and features. Includes commemorative Kansas Trails case containing all four Kansas Trails revolvers.
Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue and nickel finishes with limited handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
J) Colt Frontier Scout Pawnee Trail Commemorative Revolver
Issued in 1968. Standard markings and features.
Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue and nickel finishes with limited handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
K) Colt Frontier Scout Shawnee Trail Commemorative Revolver
Issued in 1969. Standard markings and features.
Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue and nickel finishes with limited handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
L) Colt Frontier Scout Santa Fe Trail Commemorative Revolver
Issued in 1968. Standard markings and features. Provenance: The Supica Collection
Excellent overall, retaining 99% plus original blue and nickel finishes with limited handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
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