Colt SA Scout Buntline 9 1/2"

[1911]

Plastic on Colt 22 single actions from the late 50s to the mid 70s was the norm.

Thanks Shep,
I had not really noted before that the SA .22LR grips were mostly a "soft plastic". I noticed some of the pre-war SAA guns also had that type of grip. I'm not sure why, and I bet that Colt had no idea that we would be talking about them in 2012.

Colt Second Amendment .22

Now that is an unique grip (and a beautiful gun).

I looked it up. It's a 1977 2nd Amendment (3020 made)?

Here is some detail grip pictures (sorry, I still can't get good pics). Buntline:


And my 1965 St. Augustine Quadracentennial SA Scout .22LR:

[1 old 0311]

WAY too cool!

[Oldgungeezer]

WAY too cool!

+1.........

Regards,

Geezer

[Shep]

Thanks Shep,
I had not really noted before that the SA .22LR grips were mostly a "soft plastic". I noticed some of the pre-war SAA guns also had that type of grip. I'm not sure why, and I bet that Colt had no idea that we would be talking about them in 2012.


Now that is an unique grip (and a beautiful gun).

I looked it up. It's a 1977 2nd Amendment (3020 made)?

Here is some detail grip pictures (sorry, I still can't get good pics). Buntline:


And my 1965 St. Augustine Quadracentennial SA Scout .22LR:

The grip on the 2nd Amendment 22 looks nicer than it really is.
It`s just like the fake pearl grips, but with different coloring mixed into the plastic.

[1911]

The grip on the 2nd Amendment 22 looks nicer than it really is.

The entire package looks good to me. It has an unique finish and a presentation box. I'd buy it out of your safe if you don't like it.

It`s just like the fake pearl grips, but with different coloring mixed into the plastic.

Nothing wrong with that. It's just different than what is standard. I still say the Buntline would look nice with the "Q" smooth maple wood grips. Or, maybe the fake pearl-looking grips (a nice contrast to the dark blue finish?)?

[Off-topic]I started with a few S&W revolvers and a Colt DS (above). I had the personal and home defense thing covered by 1977. I avoided what was known then as a "Saturday night special". Since I was then addicted, I've added stuff that I didn't need; but I looked for well-made and unique stuff. I have really enjoyed this hobby.[/OT]

Who really needs four S&W wheel guns (and 1911's)?

[Shep]

The entire package looks good to me. It has an unique finish and a presentation box. I'd buy it out of your safe if you don't like it.


Nothing wrong with that. It's just different than what is standard. I still say the Buntline would look nice with the "Q" smooth maple wood grips. Or, maybe the fake pearl-looking grips (a nice contrast to the dark blue finish?)?

[Off-topic]I started with a few S&W revolvers and a Colt DS (above). I had the personal and home defense thing covered by 1977. I avoided what was known then as a "Saturday night special". Since I was then addicted, I've added stuff that I didn't need; but I looked for well-made and unique stuff. I have really enjoyed this hobby.[/OT]

Who really needs four S&W wheel guns (and 1911's)?

[xtimberman]

I personally prefer those black checkered grips on really long-barreled single actions. The checkering is mighty handy to have on a barrel-heavy SA in really cold weather and those times when your hands are moist. My old Scout came with the wooden grip panels, but at the time, I would've preferred the checkered black ones like those you have. The later Scouts and NFs were fitted with the black "eagle" grips - but I prefer the clean lines of the plain checkered ones.

Those black Colt grips are molded, but they aren't plain plastic. They are impregnated with special resins that make them sturdier, less likely to warp in temp. extremes, and thus superior to the old-style molded hard rubber ones, the even older gutta percha ones, and modern plain polystyrene plastic.

BTW.....wasn't a Buntline SA .22 the preferred murder weapon of the notorious Charles Manson Clan?

[1911]

Shep,
Are you trying to corner the market? That is a beautiful collection.

BTW.....wasn't a Buntline SA .22 the preferred murder weapon of the notorious Charles Manson Clan?

I believe you are correct. Although, it was the preferred gun.

A quick search on Wikipedia showed a ".22-caliber Hi Standard 'Buntline Special' revolver" was used by Watson. It looks like this is the only .22LR Buntline, but the Buntline Special was a .45?

The NRA museum:
The National Firearms Museum: Colt Buntline Special Single Action Army (2)

The history of the Buntline and whether or not Wyatt Earp used one (or not) is interesting. And it was (or not) named after author Ned Buntline?

[Oldgungeezer]

Shep,
Are you trying to corner the market? That is a beautiful collection.


I believe you are correct. Although, it was the preferred gun.

A quick search on Wikipedia showed a ".22-caliber Hi Standard 'Buntline Special' revolver" was used by Watson. It looks like this is the only .22LR Buntline, but the Buntline Special was a .45?

The NRA museum:
The National Firearms Museum: Colt Buntline Special Single Action Army (2)

The history of the Buntline and whether or not Wyatt Earp used one (or not) is interesting. And it was (or not) named after author Ned Buntline?

Thanks for the link 1911.................interesting read.

Regards,

Geezer

[rayb]

I like the 22 Buntlines....

rayb