Posted: 8/17/2024 10:22:21 PM EDT
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I have a Colt Frontier Scout 22 revolver my dad had, the frame has been cracked on it since I was a kid over 45 years ago. Is it okay to shoot, guessing it is since it's a 22? Anything that can be done to repair the frame? Any idea on value? Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached File |
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It'll break pretty quickly shooting it as it's just cheap Zamak and you can't fix it. But, I have a bag full of parts for one and guess what is in it? Since it's just the grip frame, it is NOT the serialized part. |
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That's unfortunate, I just pulled my Colt New Frontier out of the safe and checked it out. No cracks, but I think I won't be too quick to use the .22 WRM cylinder and primarily use the .22lr cylinder instead. No idea on worth, I bought mine used about 25 years ago.
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I believe the grip frame is cast aluminum. There's some hope of weld repair, but I wouldn't hand it over to the first gunsmith I found without evidence in hand he could do the work. I have to wonder about the number that could be sold as gunsmith fitted parts based on measuring one frame. Offer a steel and brass version. |
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Originally Posted By AeroE: I believe the grip frame is cast aluminum. There's some hope of weld repair, but I wouldn't hand it over to the first gunsmith I found without evidence in hand he could do the work. I have to wonder about the number that could be sold as gunsmith fitted parts based on measuring one frame. Offer a steel and brass version. It's Zamak or Zamac, both names were used, [pot metal= zinc, aluminum, copper etc] you can't weld or repair it. It will just basically crumble, nothing will stick together. |
Liberals are a curious mix of communism and fascism, they want to destroy you but want to use your own money to do it.
I'm getting down to the last box, the others have all been destroyed...
I'm getting down to the last box, the others have all been destroyed...
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Originally Posted By fxntime: It's Zamak or Zamac, both names were used, [pot metal= zinc, aluminum, copper etc] you can't weld or repair it. It will just basically crumble, nothing will stick together. Originally Posted By fxntime: Originally Posted By AeroE: I believe the grip frame is cast aluminum. There's some hope of weld repair, but I wouldn't hand it over to the first gunsmith I found without evidence in hand he could do the work. I have to wonder about the number that could be sold as gunsmith fitted parts based on measuring one frame. Offer a steel and brass version. It's Zamak or Zamac, both names were used, [pot metal= zinc, aluminum, copper etc] you can't weld or repair it. It will just basically crumble, nothing will stick together. I know well that zinc alloys aren't welded. I'm not convinced the part is Zamak. I looked at a photo of a back strap that clearly shows it is cast, and that's all I can determine from that photo. As for shooting the pistol a few times, nothing will happen if alignment is maintained. I have a idea for a good repair, but I need more photos of the joint from every direction at minimum. |
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You might dig around amongst the recyclers such a Gun Busters. Jack First doesn't have the part, but it's worth a call to find out if they made a drawing way back. Seeing a revolver that likely sold for a premium price broken like this bugs me. |
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One of the fine people on here have some replacement parts I can use that will allow me to restore it. Was just wondering on value, no plans to sell and was my dad's, thought it was cool when he showed it to me as a kid and was sorry I could never shoot it. Now I have it and can now hopefully get it functioning and shot after over 50 years. |
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The Scout series used a Zamac receiver frame on earlier versions, but the grip frame was aluminum throughout the various models. Grip frames turn up now and then on eBay and other sites. As far as I know none are available from any parts houses. |
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@fxntime Thanks! Finally had time on Christmas vacation to repair this. Replaced the grip, trigger, cylinder rod, and cylinder, love the look now. Hopefully I will get out on Saturday to the range to test it, excited to try, thanks for making this possible!!  Now, I am thinking I should have kept my Henry. 22 lever gun and not sold it to go with it. My eyes aren't great for 50 yards open sight anymore, but may have to get another. |
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Originally Posted By Ronnoc: @fxntime Thanks! Finally had time on Christmas vacation to repair this. Replaced the grip, trigger, and cylinder, love the look now. Hopefully I will get out on Saturday to the range to test it, excited to try, thanks for making this possible!! You are very welcome! Did everything time up and the parts you needed fit well? Let me know how she runs! |
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I'm getting down to the last box, the others have all been destroyed...
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Originally Posted By fxntime: You are very welcome! Did everything time up and the parts you needed fit well? Let me know how she runs! It looks like it did time up. The cylinder took a little more finessing to get in, measured it with the calipers and it was slightly bigger, but it is in. Looking forward to Saturday. |
Lo there do I see the line of my people, back to the beginning. Lo, they do call to me, they bid me take my place among them, in the halls of Valhalla, where the brave may live forever.
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If you know a hobby metal caster or a hobby machinists? Copy and cast a new grip out of aluminum or just make one from scratch Or a good cleaning and JB weld it back together I commented before reaching the end. It good to get it working again |