Colt scout

pigfarmer05

March 02, 2014 05:16

I recently purchased a scout in a 22LR. I would like to have the 22 mag cylinder as well. It does not say 22mag on the barrel. Will the 22 mag cylinder fit and chamber in the 22LR version revolver? Does it need to be timed properly? And finally are there any loose ones availible? Any help appriecated.

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  pigfarmer05

  March 02, 2014 05:16

  excellant condition colt single action buntline scout 22 LR with nine inch barrel serial number is82560.When was it made and estimate value
  
  raytaylor

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  charliemeyer007

  March 02, 2014 05:52

  http://www.GunBroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=396072122
  
  I think for shooting 22 mag I'd want a steel frame.

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  nmyers

  March 02, 2014 06:31

  It's not worth fooling with. From a short barrel, .22WMR performance is only marginally better than that of .22LR.
  
  Manufacturers will tell you that if you have a revolver & want to use another cylinder, it must be shipped to them to be fitted. But, many folks have found that, from a quality manufacturer, they drop right in & function normally; you take your chances if you do it on your own.
  
  Manufacturers will also tell you that, if you have a .22 WMR revolver, they will fit a .22 LR cylinder to it. But, not vice versa.
  
  There may be used Colt cylinders around, but you may have to browse GB auctions for 10 or 20 years to find one. Colt does not have spare parts for any gun no longer in production.
  
  Neal

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  pigfarmer05

  March 02, 2014 08:16

  Thanks for the info. I was just looking for a old classic revolver as a plinking gun. The 22lr will work just fine. I just noticed some of them came with both cylinders and thought it would be a nice option. 22lr will be enough or maybee I might trade up to one with both. Thanks for th info again

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  Fatstrat

  March 02, 2014 08:28

  Another aspect not mentioned is that the .22Mag slug is of slightly larger diameter than that of the .22LR. All convertible revolvers are bored with the .22mag diameter bore. So even if you found a cylinder that worked, you would firing an oversized bullet through the bore. It might still work, but would certainly cause higher pressures and bore erosion.

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  oldgunman

  March 02, 2014 12:01

  If your barrel is only marked 22LR then it did not come with 2 cylinders.

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  22hipower

  March 02, 2014 16:41

  I agree with all the responses, especially that from nmeyers. But as Neal said, while the manufacturers say don't do it and the smart money agrees, many of us have been able to make it work and haven't had negative surprises. I found a "new" S&W 22 WMR cylinder and had a smith fit it to a Model 18 and it shoots fine with both the 22LR and 22 WMR cylinders. Did the same thing with a Colt Frontier Scout (cylinder from FleaBay) and a couple of Rugers. I take the advice about the 223 vs 224 barrel diameters seriously and believe having the "new" cylinders fitted by a smith is worth the cost, but don't think there is any reason not to try it if you can find the correct additional cylinder.

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