Ruger New Bearcat .22 LR Single-Action Revolver, 4.25 in Barrel, Polished Blued, Factory Roll-Engraved Unfluted Cylinder (2010)
This Ruger New Bearcat is a compact, single-action .22 LR revolver manufactured in 2010. It features polished blued alloy-steel construction, a factory roll-engraved unfluted cylinder with a bear/cougar motif, and fixed sights. Hardwood grip panels with Ruger medallions round out a classic small-frame rimfire package built in the United States.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The firearm shows considerable wear throughout. There is visible copper fouling on the cylinder and light rust on the hammer. Carbon buildup is present above the forcing cone, and the cylinder displays slight scorch marks.
What’s Included
- Ruger New Bearcat .22 LR revolver
Built on Ruger’s compact New Bearcat platform, this revolver pairs a 4.25-inch alloy-steel barrel with a polished blued finish. The alloy-steel frame carries the same polished blue, complemented by blued steel on the unfluted cylinder. Hardwood grip panels with Ruger medallions provide a traditional look and secure in-hand feel.
The unfluted cylinder is factory roll-engraved with a wildlife scene featuring a bear/cougar motif. Chambered in .22 LR with a six-round capacity, it retains the classic single-action operation while incorporating Ruger’s transfer-bar safety system.
Fixed sights include a ramped blade front and an integral rear notch for a clean, durable sight picture. A full-length ejector-rod housing with an ejector button aids case extraction. Loading and unloading are performed with the hammer down by opening the loading gate, which allows the cylinder to be hand-rotated.
Made in the United States, this example falls within a serial range indicating 2010 production. It represents the New Bearcat series in a compact, rimfire configuration with distinctive factory cylinder engraving and a polished blued finish.