Colt Cadet .22 LR Semi-Auto Pistol, 4.5" Bull Barrel, Satin Stainless, 1995 Production
Produced in 1995, this Colt Cadet—later marketed as the Colt .22—represents the final rimfire pistol line ever manufactured by Colt. A fixed stainless bull barrel with a ventilated rib, lightweight slide, and straight-blowback operation give the gun a reputation for dependable accuracy. Its uncommon cross-bolt safety, internal hammer, and single-action trigger set it apart from typical rimfire designs, while the short 1994–1998 production run makes surviving examples increasingly hard to find.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Light scratching, scuffing, and blemishing are present on exterior surfaces.
What’s Included
- Colt factory blue plastic clamshell hard case
- 2x 10-round Colt stainless .22 LR magazines
- Colt 22 Pistol safety and instruction manual
- Original Colt welcome letter
The Cadet’s 4.5" fixed bull barrel is machined from stainless steel and paired with a ventilated rib that reduces both weight and glare. Because the barrel is integral to the receiver rather than the slide, shooters benefit from improved barrel-to-sight alignment and consistent point of impact.
A lightweight satin-stainless slide rides over a hard-anodized alloy frame, keeping overall weight down while maintaining full-size handling. Rear serrations offer a positive grip for charging, and the internal hammer design streamlines the profile without sacrificing reliability.
Sights consist of a fixed ramp front and a drift-adjustable square-notch rear, allowing fine windage correction without additional tools. Black polymer grip panels provide a secure, weather-resistant hold.
The straight-blowback action feeds from a 10-round stainless steel magazine. A cross-bolt safety—rare on semi-auto pistols—locks the trigger solidly, complementing the crisp single-action pull for deliberate target work.
With a production span of just four years and this example bearing the 1995 "PH" serial prefix, the Cadet stands out as a scarce Colt collectible that also delivers practical range performance.