Colt Woodsman 1st Issue (circa 1928)

[JC111]

Colt woodsman 1st Issue made in 1928. That is the original finish and grips. I paid $750.00 and that included the original box. I didn't quibble. I gladly paid what the seller was asking. I can only shoot target grade 22L.R. through it since it was made before Colt came out with the improved mainspring housing, but that's okay. I don't plan on shooting it that often. That's why I have a Browning Buckmark.

 

[Ruger Redhawk]

Very nice, I'm jealous.
It's nice when you find a old classic for sale and are lucky enough to actually get it.

 

[Savage99]

I have owned and used a Woodsman for over 50 years.

I woods carry barrel up, chamber empty in my back pocket.

When taking a long shot I steady the barrel with my finger and thumb in front of it's trigger guard.

 

[Frankl03]

Very nice!

 

[horsemen61]

Swweet

 

[Vern Humphrey]

I have an identical Woodsman, but made in 1938. Mine has the high-velocity mainspring housing, and it shoots high velocity ammo very well.

I've often wanted a shoulder stock for it -- it's as accurate as any .22 rifle I've ever owned, and would make a great squirrel gun, especially for a back packer.

 

[Tallball]

Awesome piece!

 

[rcmodel]

I like Woodsman too!

Heres mine.

Left to Right.
1927 6 5/8" Medium barrel Target model, w/HS mainspring housing.
1936 Woodsman First Series 4 1/2" Sport model, w/HS mainspring housing.
1965 6" Targetsman = No serrations or markings, but High-Speed rated.
1976 4 1/2" Match Target = Full linear grooves, but High-Speed rated.

(I need a better picture!)

IMO: The 1936 Sport model is the best one of the bunch!!

rc

 

[Malamute]

Nice find JC

Nice group RC.

 

[Capt. Ct.]

I remember looking at a Woodsman in the early 70's and thought that I couldn't afford the $85.oo price tag. :banghead:

 

[JC111]

Very very nice.

 

[bannockburn]

Sweet! Probably some of the cleanest lines you'll ever find on a semi-auto.

 

[JC111]

It is very compact and neat in it's lines.

 

[Savage99]

Here is the Colt Woodsman Bullseye Match Target.