Colt Peacemaker .22 Buntline .22 LR Revolver, 7.5-inch, 1976, Blued/Case-Hardened with Scroll-Engraved Butt-Strap
This first-run Colt Peacemaker .22 Buntline stands out for its 7.5-inch barrel, blued and color case-hardened finish, and decorative scroll embellishment on the butt-strap. Manufactured in 1976 in the USA, it follows the 7/8-scale Single Action Army pattern with factory black checkered "American Eagle" grips featuring Rampant Colt medallions. A six-shot fluted cylinder roll-marked 22 LR and frame-mounted firing pin round out a classic .22 LR single-action with period-correct features.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Minor finish loss is present on the barrel, and there is small blemishing on the trigger guard. Function remains excellent.
What’s Included
- Colt Peacemaker .22 Buntline revolver
MFG. in 1976, this Peacemaker .22 Buntline comes from the G-prefix series produced from 1970 to 1977. It retains the 7/8-scale SAA pattern with a frame-mounted firing pin for classic single-action handling in a .22 LR platform. The six-shot fluted cylinder is roll-marked 22 LR, matching the period configuration.
The revolver wears a blued and color case-hardened finish over carbon steel major components, with the frame, receiver, and cylinder materials listed as carbon steel and steel as specified, and an aluminum-alloy grip frame (backstrap/trigger guard). Factory grips are black checkered composition with Rampant Colt medallions and the American Eagle motif.
Fixed sights include a blade front and a square-notch rear cut into the top strap, providing a clean, period-correct sight picture. The long 7.5-inch barrel delivers extended sight radius in the recognizable Buntline configuration.
Decorative scroll engraving on the butt-strap adds a tasteful accent, consistent with factory embellishment seen on some examples of this model. Made in the USA, this first-run Peacemaker .22 ties together desirable production-era details with a classic Colt look and feel.