Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this semi-auto pistol today for a penny start auction; this is the Colt Woodsman 3rd Series Target Model!
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Woodsman 3rd Series Target Model
Serial: 180707-S
Date of Manufacture: 1957
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 6"
Optics/Sights: Pinned Patridge Undercut Front with Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut with Thumbrest
Action: Semi-Auto
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt Woodsman is a semi-automatic sporting pistol designed by John Moses Browning and manufactured by the U.S. Colt Manufacturing Company from 1915 to 1977. The frame design changed over time in three distinct series: series one, 1915–1941; series two, 1947–1955; and series three, 1955–1977. There are three Colt Woodsman series, each with three models: Target, Sport, and Match Target.
The first series was manufactured from 1915 to 1941. The Target Model was the base model and featured a 6" barrel with adjustable front and rear sights. It was not until 1927 that the name "Woodsman" was used. The Sport Model was designed as a field sidearm for hiking and camping in 1933 and had a 4.5" barrel. Original versions were made with a fixed front sight in the first series, but an adjustable sight was available by the latter half of production. The Match Target Model debuted in 1938 and featured a heavier barrel with a one-piece wrap-around grip known as the "elephant ear." A "Bullseye" Icon was roll-marked into the slide, lending the nickname "Bullseye Match Target." In 1941, as the US entered World War II, Colt ceased civilian production of the Woodsman but delivered 4000 Match Target models to the US Government as late as 1945. These pistols had oversized plastic two-piece grips and were marked "Property US Government", but appeared on the surplus market after the war.
Colt resumed production of the Woodsman in 1948. The three models remained the same but were built on a longer, heavier frame and had a magazine safety, automatic slide stop, and magazine release at the rear of the trigger guard. Colt also introduced the less expensive Challenger model, which came equipped with fixed sights and featured a magazine release near the bottom aft side of the grip. The second series was manufactured from 1948 to 1955.
In 1955, Colt made some changes to the design of the Woodsman, although the three Models remained the same. These changes included slight modifications to the markings, grips, and sights. The most noticeable change was the relocation of the magazine release from the rear of the trigger guard to the heel of the grip, as seen in the first series. Additionally, Colt introduced new models, including the Huntsman Model which was less expensive and equipped with fixed sights. From 1960 onwards, walnut stocks with a thumbrest were made optional, in place of the standard black plastic stocks.
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.
Model: Woodsman 3rd Series Target Model
Serial: 180707-S
Date of Manufacture: 1957
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 6"
Optics/Sights: Pinned Patridge Undercut Front with Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut with Thumbrest
Action: Semi-Auto
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt Woodsman is a semi-automatic sporting pistol designed by John Moses Browning and manufactured by the U.S. Colt Manufacturing Company from 1915 to 1977. The frame design changed over time in three distinct series: series one, 1915–1941; series two, 1947–1955; and series three, 1955–1977. There are three Colt Woodsman series, each with three models: Target, Sport, and Match Target.
The first series was manufactured from 1915 to 1941. The Target Model was the base model and featured a 6" barrel with adjustable front and rear sights. It was not until 1927 that the name "Woodsman" was used. The Sport Model was designed as a field sidearm for hiking and camping in 1933 and had a 4.5" barrel. Original versions were made with a fixed front sight in the first series, but an adjustable sight was available by the latter half of production. The Match Target Model debuted in 1938 and featured a heavier barrel with a one-piece wrap-around grip known as the "elephant ear." A "Bullseye" Icon was roll-marked into the slide, lending the nickname "Bullseye Match Target." In 1941, as the US entered World War II, Colt ceased civilian production of the Woodsman but delivered 4000 Match Target models to the US Government as late as 1945. These pistols had oversized plastic two-piece grips and were marked "Property US Government", but appeared on the surplus market after the war.
Colt resumed production of the Woodsman in 1948. The three models remained the same but were built on a longer, heavier frame and had a magazine safety, automatic slide stop, and magazine release at the rear of the trigger guard. Colt also introduced the less expensive Challenger model, which came equipped with fixed sights and featured a magazine release near the bottom aft side of the grip. The second series was manufactured from 1948 to 1955.
In 1955, Colt made some changes to the design of the Woodsman, although the three Models remained the same. These changes included slight modifications to the markings, grips, and sights. The most noticeable change was the relocation of the magazine release from the rear of the trigger guard to the heel of the grip, as seen in the first series. Additionally, Colt introduced new models, including the Huntsman Model which was less expensive and equipped with fixed sights. From 1960 onwards, walnut stocks with a thumbrest were made optional, in place of the standard black plastic stocks.
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.
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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.
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