Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this single-action semi-automatic pistol for a penny-start auction, this is the Colt's Manufacturing Company Huntsman.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Huntsman (Second Series)
Serial: 97609-C
Date of Manufacture: 1955
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle (.22 LR)
Finish: Factory Blued Steel Slide & Frame
Barrel Length: 6" Tapered Round Barrel
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Ramp Sight w/ High-Visibility Red Insert & Micro Adjustable Rear Sight
Stock/Grips: Black Checkered Colt Injection-Molded Plastic Grips
Action: Single-Action Direct Blowback w/ Internal Hammer, Heel-Mounted Magazine Catch, Frame Safety, and Detachable Box Magazine Feed
Markings: Left frame stamped w/ Prancing Colt emblem over "HUNTSMAN"; left slide stamped "COLT AUTOMATIC / CAL. 22 LONG RIFLE"; top of barrel stamped "COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A."; right side of frame stamped w/ serial number "97609-C"; trigger guard web marked w/ Colt factory proof stamps.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Introduced in 1955 to replace the earlier Challenger model, the Colt Huntsman was engineered at the historic Hartford, Connecticut facility as a streamlined, highly reliable entry in Colt's celebrated Woodsman family of .22 LR rimfire handguns. Built on the Second Series Woodsman frame architecture, the Huntsman retained the impeccable internal machining, crisp single-action trigger break, and hand-fitted precision that made Colt rimfire pistols the gold standard of American target shooting. Designed w/ a fixed barrel-to-frame lockup, direct blowback action, and a low bore axis, the Huntsman offered field shooters, woodsmen, and recreational target enthusiasts exceptional point-ability and inherently sub-inch accuracy. Featuring a classic heel magazine release and sleek forged steel construction, the Second Series Huntsman remains an essential milestone in Colt's post-WWII sporting handgun legacy. This specific example is an authentic Second Series Colt Huntsman pistol manufactured in 1955, bearing matching serial number 97609-C. Chambered in .22 Long Rifle, it features the desirable 6-inch tapered round barrel, rich factory blued finish, black checkered Colt composite grips, upgraded Micro adjustable target rear sight, and a custom high-visibility red insert front ramp sight. The factory bluing displays vibrant gloss w/ light operational handling wear consistent w/ careful preservation over decades of ownership. Mechanically, the slide cycles w/ glass-smooth precision, lockup is crisp, and the bore remains mirror-bright w/ sharp rifling throughout. This exceptional package comes extraordinarily complete w/ (5) total factory detachable rimfire magazines, a period leather magazine pouch, and vintage utility paperwork, making this C-suffix 1955 Colt Huntsman a prime investment-grade collector package.
Contents:
Model: Huntsman (Second Series)
Serial: 97609-C
Date of Manufacture: 1955
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle (.22 LR)
Finish: Factory Blued Steel Slide & Frame
Barrel Length: 6" Tapered Round Barrel
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Ramp Sight w/ High-Visibility Red Insert & Micro Adjustable Rear Sight
Stock/Grips: Black Checkered Colt Injection-Molded Plastic Grips
Action: Single-Action Direct Blowback w/ Internal Hammer, Heel-Mounted Magazine Catch, Frame Safety, and Detachable Box Magazine Feed
Markings: Left frame stamped w/ Prancing Colt emblem over "HUNTSMAN"; left slide stamped "COLT AUTOMATIC / CAL. 22 LONG RIFLE"; top of barrel stamped "COLT'S PT. F.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CT. U.S.A."; right side of frame stamped w/ serial number "97609-C"; trigger guard web marked w/ Colt factory proof stamps.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Introduced in 1955 to replace the earlier Challenger model, the Colt Huntsman was engineered at the historic Hartford, Connecticut facility as a streamlined, highly reliable entry in Colt's celebrated Woodsman family of .22 LR rimfire handguns. Built on the Second Series Woodsman frame architecture, the Huntsman retained the impeccable internal machining, crisp single-action trigger break, and hand-fitted precision that made Colt rimfire pistols the gold standard of American target shooting. Designed w/ a fixed barrel-to-frame lockup, direct blowback action, and a low bore axis, the Huntsman offered field shooters, woodsmen, and recreational target enthusiasts exceptional point-ability and inherently sub-inch accuracy. Featuring a classic heel magazine release and sleek forged steel construction, the Second Series Huntsman remains an essential milestone in Colt's post-WWII sporting handgun legacy. This specific example is an authentic Second Series Colt Huntsman pistol manufactured in 1955, bearing matching serial number 97609-C. Chambered in .22 Long Rifle, it features the desirable 6-inch tapered round barrel, rich factory blued finish, black checkered Colt composite grips, upgraded Micro adjustable target rear sight, and a custom high-visibility red insert front ramp sight. The factory bluing displays vibrant gloss w/ light operational handling wear consistent w/ careful preservation over decades of ownership. Mechanically, the slide cycles w/ glass-smooth precision, lockup is crisp, and the bore remains mirror-bright w/ sharp rifling throughout. This exceptional package comes extraordinarily complete w/ (5) total factory detachable rimfire magazines, a period leather magazine pouch, and vintage utility paperwork, making this C-suffix 1955 Colt Huntsman a prime investment-grade collector package.
Contents:
(5) Total Factory Detachable Rimfire Magazines, Vintage Leather Magazine Pouch, and Vintage Documentation.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
Any orders placed with magazines that are not compliant with your state, county, or city regulations will not ship with your order.
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Payment Details
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Please note we place a 7 business day hold on shipment, for all non-certified payments.
Payment MUST be received within 14 days.
Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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Additional Information
GunbrokerLink: |
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1201911794 |
BidPrice: |
0.26 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-09-20 21:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
0.26 |
