IMC2 Model 1969 .22 LR Romanian Patriotic Guard Bolt-Action Rifle with Threaded Barrel
Built in Romania during the 1980s for the country’s Patriotic Guard militia, this full-size IMC2 Model 1969 offers a straightforward, trainer-grade .22 LR platform with a cold-war pedigree. A blued carbon-steel receiver, hardwood stock with finger-groove fore-end, and threaded 22.5-inch barrel provide practical features for range use or collection. Matching “C” prefix serials on the barrel, receiver, and bolt confirm factory assembly, while the 11 mm dovetail and iron sights keep the rifle ready for optics or original training configuration.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Exterior surfaces display scattered dings and finish wear from service handling. The bore remains clear. The original magazine is missing.
What’s Included
- IMC2 Model 1969 .22 LR bolt-action rifle (magazine not included)
The Model 1969 was purpose-built to train the vast Patriotic Guard that formed after the 1968 Prague Spring, giving Romanian civilians a simple, reliable rifle to learn marksmanship without wasting centerfire ammunition. Its single-shot, bolt-action design reinforces fundamental shooting skills while keeping operation straightforward and cost-effective.
This example retains its original 22.5-inch barrel with factory muzzle threads, designed to accept a blank-firing adapter but equally useful for modern accessories. The receiver’s 11 mm dovetail, finished with anti-glare serrations, allows easy mounting of a rimfire scope without altering the rifle.
Iron sights consist of a hooded post front and a three-leaf flip rear sight calibrated for 25 m, 50 m, and 100 m—ideal for both close-range drills and small-bore competition. The hardwood stock features a finger-groove fore-end for a secure hold and a steel trap-door buttplate with an internal storage compartment.
Importer markings from Century Arms International (C.A.I. ST ALB VT) reside neatly on the barrel, verifying its lawful entry into the U.S. market. Combined with matching serials and intact wartime features, this rifle presents a tangible piece of Cold War history ready for range time or display.