Jennings J-22 Calwestco-Marked .22 LR Compact Semi-Auto Pistol, Ojai CA, 2.5 in Barrel, 6+1, Black
This Calwestco-marked Jennings J-22 is an Ojai, California example from the 1985–1991 production period. It is a compact, simple-blowback .22 LR pistol with a 2.5 inch barrel and 6+1 capacity. It comes with its factory Calwestco box and manual, and the bore condition is excellent.
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: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in great shape. There are some minor and superficial scratches and blemishes present. The bore is clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Factory Calwestco Jennings J-22 cardboard box with matching serial label
- Factory Jennings J-22 owner's/instruction manual by Calwestco
- 1x 6-round steel single-stack magazine
Produced during the Calwestco ownership era, this J-22 carries the Ojai, CA marking that identifies its 1985–1991 timeframe. That period marking provides clear context for collectors and buyers seeking an authentic Calwestco-era example.
The pistol uses a simple blowback, semi-automatic action paired with a 2.5 inch steel barrel for a compact footprint. It has a 6+1 capacity in .22 LR, making it a true pocket-size format within the J-22 line.
Construction features include a black-finished zamak (zinc-alloy) slide and frame with a steel barrel. The slide is configured with rear vertical serrations, an external extractor, open ejection port, and integral fixed sights.
Controls are straightforward: a manual safety and heel-type magazine release. Fixed sights consist of an integral front blade and a fixed rear notch. The bore is clean with sharp rifling, and overall condition is very good with only light, superficial handling marks.
This example is accompanied by its factory Calwestco box and period-correct manual, and the serial number on the pistol matches the box end label, rounding out a cohesive package from the Calwestco production window.