Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this semi-automatic for a penny-start auction, this is the Colt Woodsman!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: Woodsman
Serial: 116360-S
Caliber: .22 LR
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 4 ½"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Blade with Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Wood Grips with Thumb Rest
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt Woodsman is one of the most iconic American .22-caliber pistols ever produced, admired for its superb balance, refined ergonomics, and remarkably smooth operation that helped set the standard for high-quality rimfire handguns throughout much of the 20th century. Introduced in the 1910s and evolving through three distinct series, the Woodsman was designed by none other than John Moses Browning, and his influence shows in its graceful lines, natural grip angle, and exceptionally crisp single-action trigger that made it a favorite for both casual target shooters and serious competitors. The pistol’s lightweight frame and slim, contoured grip allow it to point with an almost instinctive ease, while the fixed barrel—solidly integrated into the frame—provides the rigid, stable platform needed for impressive accuracy. Across its many variants, the Woodsman could be found with tapered or heavy barrels, adjustable sights, and a level of machining quality and fit that reflected Colt’s peak craftsmanship of the era. Its design also emphasized reliability, using a simple blowback system that cycled a broad range of .22 LR ammunition with notable consistency. Collectors appreciate not only its mechanical excellence but also the subtle differences between early and later models, from the early checkered wood grips and high-polish bluing to the later, more utilitarian yet still handsome finishes. Today, the Colt Woodsman remains highly sought-after, both as a precision shooter and as a beautifully made artifact of American firearms history, representing a time when even small-caliber pistols were built with an artisan’s attention to detail and a shooter’s demands in mind.
Model: Woodsman
Serial: 116360-S
Caliber: .22 LR
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 4 ½"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Blade with Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Checkered Wood Grips with Thumb Rest
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt Woodsman is one of the most iconic American .22-caliber pistols ever produced, admired for its superb balance, refined ergonomics, and remarkably smooth operation that helped set the standard for high-quality rimfire handguns throughout much of the 20th century. Introduced in the 1910s and evolving through three distinct series, the Woodsman was designed by none other than John Moses Browning, and his influence shows in its graceful lines, natural grip angle, and exceptionally crisp single-action trigger that made it a favorite for both casual target shooters and serious competitors. The pistol’s lightweight frame and slim, contoured grip allow it to point with an almost instinctive ease, while the fixed barrel—solidly integrated into the frame—provides the rigid, stable platform needed for impressive accuracy. Across its many variants, the Woodsman could be found with tapered or heavy barrels, adjustable sights, and a level of machining quality and fit that reflected Colt’s peak craftsmanship of the era. Its design also emphasized reliability, using a simple blowback system that cycled a broad range of .22 LR ammunition with notable consistency. Collectors appreciate not only its mechanical excellence but also the subtle differences between early and later models, from the early checkered wood grips and high-polish bluing to the later, more utilitarian yet still handsome finishes. Today, the Colt Woodsman remains highly sought-after, both as a precision shooter and as a beautifully made artifact of American firearms history, representing a time when even small-caliber pistols were built with an artisan’s attention to detail and a shooter’s demands in mind.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
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