Colt New Frontier .22 LR Single-Action Revolver, 6-inch, Blued/Case-Hardened, 1977, Adjustable Sights, Original Box
This 1977 Colt New Frontier .22 LR is a first-run flat-top variant from the 1970–1977 production period and part of Colt's G-prefix rimfire series. It features a 6-inch barrel, a blued and color case-hardened finish, fully adjustable iron sights, and distinctive black checkered grips with Rampant Colt medallions and American-eagle relief. It comes with its original factory box and manual, and presents in very good overall condition with an excellent, mirror-bright bore.
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: Minor superficial scratches and blemishes are present.
What’s Included
- Original Colt factory box with matching end label (New Frontier .22 LR, 6-inch, blue; model G2261)
- Original manual
Produced in the first-run New Frontier .22 flat-top series, this example dates to 1977 and aligns with the G-prefix rimfire line. It carries factory features including the serial marking on the front strap and a two-line patent marking with the Rampant Colt logo.
The revolver is configured with a 6-inch barrel and a six-shot fluted cylinder, operating in single-action only with an external hammer. It is made in the USA and chambered in .22 LR.
The finish pairs a color case-hardened frame and receiver with a blued barrel and cylinder, giving the classic New Frontier profile. The black checkered composition grips incorporate Rampant Colt medallions and an American-eagle relief.
Sighting equipment includes a fully adjustable square-notch rear and a ramped, serrated front, providing a clear and tunable sight picture. The factory box label confirms the configuration as .22 LR, 6-inch, blue with Colt code G2261.