Colt 2nd Amendment RKBA Commemorative Buntline .22 Revolver, 1977 ATF C&R

SOLD FOR: $711

WOA#: WY240325BG027

Make: Colt

Model: 2nd Amendment Commemorative Peacemaker Buntline .22

Serial Number: G0909RB

Year of Manufacture: 1977 (Colt Serial Lookup), ATF C&R
Colt, “The Right to Keep and Bear Arms” commemorative, cal. .22, Peacemaker Buntline, single action revolver having a 7-1/2″ barrel with the inscription, “The Right to Keep and Bear Arms” inscribed on the barrel and a S/N range of G0001RB – G3000RB.

Caliber: .22 Long Rifle

Action Type: Single Action Revolver with Side Loading Gate

Markings: The left of the barrel is marked “”THE RIGHT TO KEEP AND BEAR ARMS””, the right “PEACEMAKER BUNTLINE .22” and the top “COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. Co. HARTFORD CT. U.S.A.”. The left of the frame is marked “PAT. SEPT. 19. 1871 / JULY 2. 72. JAN. 19. 75” with a rampant colt, the bottom is marked with the serial number. The outside of the cylinder is marked “.22 L.R.”. The butt has decorative engraving.

Barrel Length: 7 1/2”

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade fixed to the barrel above the muzzle. The rear sight is a square notch in the top strap.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece black and silver swirl plastic panels. The grips have no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Excellent condition.

Type of Finish: Blue, Nickel, Black anodized grip frame.

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright, the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10 out of 10.

Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 97% of its metal finish. There are a few spots of discoloration and minor oxidation, most notable at the muzzle and on the topstrap. Otherwise, there are only light handling marks. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in Fine condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this firearm. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This revolver comes in a wood display case with the operative clause of the 2nd Amendment on a wood plate.

Our Assessment: This Colt Peacemaker Buntline .22, a slightly smaller rimfire version of the famous Single Action Army, was selected in 1977 to commemorate the 2nd Amendment to the Constitution. It specifically commemorates the operative clause, frequently misunderstood despite its simplicity. While the 1st applies only to Congress and the 3rd has explicit exceptions, the language of the 2nd Amendment is perhaps the most absolute of any in the Constitution and its Amendments. This beautiful revolver will display well wherever this may be remembered…or forgotten. Please see our photos and good luck in your bidding!

Please forgive any typos, I was educated in California. -Bud