Colt Junior .22 Short, 1964 Spanish-Made Pre-1968 Import, Blued Micro Pistol, 2.25 in Barrel, 6+1
This 1964 Colt Junior .22 Short is a Spanish-made Astra-pattern import marked "MADE IN SPAIN" with a CC-suffix serial. It represents the pre-1968 GCA era when Colt imported these compact blowback pistols, a practice that ceased after 1968. Compact and well-finished, it features blued steel construction, checkered walnut grips with silver Colt medallions, and classic Colt slide legends.
Built on a micro-sized steel frame, this Colt Junior carries a 2.25-inch barrel and a 6+1 capacity in .22 Short. It retains its original fixed sights, external spur hammer, and manual thumb safety, with a button-style magazine release for straightforward operation. A ring-type lanyard loop at the rear of the frame is an additional period-correct detail.
The pistol uses a simple blowback, single-action-only system. Sighting is via a small half-moon front blade and an integral rear notch, both appropriate to the pistol's size and purpose. The blued slide and frame are complemented by checkered walnut grips set with silver Colt medallions, giving it a clean, classic presentation.
Notable markings include the slide legends "JUNIOR COLT CAL. .22 SHORT" and "Colt's Pt. F.A. Mfg. Co.
Hartford Ct. U.S.A." The CC-suffix serial aligns with 1964 production, and the slide carries a matching number. As a pre-1968 GCA import, this micro Colt sits in a distinct window of the model's U.S. import history.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The pistol is in solid shape. The blued surfaces show some scattered scratches and blemishes. The bore is clean and shiny.
What's Included
- Colt Junior .22 Short pistol
- 1x 6-round steel magazine
- Colt factory cardboard pistol box (orange)
Made in Spain to the Astra pattern and imported by Colt, this Junior .22 Short reflects a clear point in the model's timeline. Imports of the .22 Short variant ended after the 1968 Gun Control Act, placing this 1964 example in the earlier, desirable pre-ban period. The CC-suffix serial and "MADE IN SPAIN" marking reinforce its origin and timeframe.
Dimensions and handling are true to the series: approximately 4.4–4.5 inches overall length and about 13 oz. The steel slide and frame wear a blued finish, and the rear of the frame includes a ring-type lanyard loop. Grips are checkered walnut with silver Colt medallions for a classic Colt look and feel.
Controls are straightforward and familiar: simple blowback, single-action-only operation with an external spur hammer, a manual thumb safety, and a button magazine release. Sights are fixed, consisting of a small half-moon front blade and an integral rear notch. Capacity is 6+1 in .22 Short, fed by the included 6-round steel magazine.
Factory-style markings highlight the slide: "JUNIOR COLT CAL. .22 SHORT" and "Colt's Pt. F.A. Mfg. Co.
Hartford Ct. U.S.A." A matching slide number complements the CC-suffix serial. As a micro Colt produced in 1964, this example combines correct features, compact dimensions, and clear import history.