Colt The Colteer 1-22 .22 WMR Single-Shot Bolt-Action Rifle, 22 in Barrel, Blued Barrel/Bare-Metal Receiver, USA (1957–1966 Era)
This Colt The Colteer 1-22 stands out as an early .22 Magnum bolt-action, produced in the 1957–1966 era with approximately 25,000 made. Built under contract for Colt by Jefferson Arms and later Kodiak, it features cock-on-closing operation and is commonly found without a serial number. The rifle bears the factory marking "THE COLTEER 1-22 • CAL. 22 MAG." on its blued steel barrel.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The metal surfaces and hardwood stock show widespread scratches and blemishes. Areas of pitting and rust are present. The front sight is not securely retained and can move on its banded base.
What’s Included
- Colt The Colteer 1-22 single-shot bolt-action rifle in .22 WMR
Contract-built for Colt by Jefferson Arms and later Kodiak, the Colteer 1-22 is among the earliest .22 WMR bolt-action rifles. It is commonly unserialized and marked at the factory "THE COLTEER 1-22 • CAL. 22 MAG.", details that align it with its production period and configuration.
The action is bolt-action, single-shot, with cock-on-closing operation. It feeds one round at a time and uses a 22-inch steel barrel. The length of pull measures 13.0 inches, providing a straightforward, trim handling profile.
Sighting equipment consists of iron sights: a ramped blade front on a banded base and a step-elevator rear leaf. This classic arrangement supports precise elevation adjustments with a simple, durable layout.
The rifle wears a blued steel barrel (worn to brown/gray) over a hardwood stock; the receiver presents a bright, bare-metal/silver appearance with its original blue largely gone. It was manufactured in the USA during the 1957–1966 era.