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6584 posts · Joined 2013. #2 · Apr 25, 2017. There is indeed! Our very own Bob Rayburn is considered one of the foremost authorities on the Colt Woodsman. His web site 22 caliber rimfire semi-auto Colt pistol: .22 calibre Colt Woodsman is a "must bookmark" for all of us! WWW.RBscrim.com. NRA Endowment Life Member.Jun 21, 2019 · 1911. AR-15. Single Action Army. Python. Woodsman. The ground shifted in 1836. Samuel Colt was at the epicenter. In that year, the ambitious businessman introduced the gun that arguably changed it all – the Colt Patterson. While it wasn’t the first repeating arm to come down the pike, it was the first successful one.As the saying goes, the only thing missing is the box. Even so, at 99 percent, to a collector it is easily worth $800 or possibly more. Gun: Colt Woodsman Target Model—Third Series. Serial ...IMO a good woodsman is a joy to shoot, and can hold its own with a HS, smith 41, ruger or browning. You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth. The Colt Woodsman is quality 22 pistol even when compared to mid-level target pistol classics like a Smith 41 or a High Standard Victor.1680 posts · Joined 2013. #3 · Nov 15, 2022. Great Start, looks very nice ! Craig in CT. NRA Life Endowment Member. Colt Collectors Association. CCDL Member. Colt Woodsman Collector. WVCOLT and MarkInTx.Feb 10, 2023 · From its classic, competition-oriented construction to its svelte styling and pocketable size, follow Wiley Clapp as he delves into a custom Colt Woodsman project like no other. The Colt...Woodsman 1973 Production Quality. I have on lay-a-way a Colt Woodsman Match Target 4.5" with the box and instruction sheet. I estimate the pistol at 98% (with a couple of very minor freckle spots),the box is in very good condition with the s/n in grease pencil, and the magazine looks as if it has never been used.Feb 17, 2018 · A favorite of Ernest Hemingway— he owned at least three of them— the Colt Woodsman was the gunmaker’s first .22 target pistol. Based on Browning patents, it was made from 1915 until 1977. On ...J. jamesglenncalvin Discussion starter. 1 post · Joined 2023. #1 · Aug 19, 2023. While at a small gunshow today there was a Colt Woodsman Sport for sale. I don't know if it is 99.9% as the seller states but in very, very good condition. Sorry the photo has glare frame the glass case. He is asking $975.32 in stock. Add to cart. SKU: CSS009 Category: Colt Woodsman Tags: Rear Sight, Screw. Description. Additional information. Reviews (0) Colt Woodsman Rear Sight Elevating Screw. Above is a reference image to show the general condition of the parts we have in stock. Due to the nature of the used parts industry, there may be some variation in ...Very nice work Chubbo - you share my dislike for plastic Woodsman grip. This was my solution to the problem. Later 3rd model Colt walnut Woodsman (W/O thumbrest) and MT Woodsman (with thrumrest) grips can be used in your 2nd model with a simple modification - just relieve the backside or cutout a notch on the LH side grip to clear the mag release.Nowadays, $500 is a very good price for a Colt Woodsman, in factory original condition. I agree with the Colt factory engineer, that John referenced though. The H-S's were much more capable then the Colts. The buying public agreed with that, to such an extent. That Colt abandoned the Woodsman and it's other .22's in the late 70's.Bob Rayburn's Colt Woodsman Pocket Guide 8th Edition just came out this week and is available now for $10. Even if you have one of the prior editions, even the 2007 edition, you should spend the ten bucks to buy this brand new 8th edition. Well worth it, especially for the photos.2 days ago · The Colt Huntsman owes its lineage to the legendary gunsmith John Browning, who designed the original Colt Woodsman, the predecessor upon which the Huntsman was based. Browning’s meticulous craftsmanship and innovative designs revolutionized the world of firearms, and the Woodsman was no exception.I recently purchased a 2nd series Woodsman and took it to the range yesterday. I found the pistol would occasionally fail to load a round because the magazine had released while firing. The magazine would drop just enough to prevent the next round from feeding. I was using two original 2nd series colt magazines, and the same problem occurred ...The first handgun that I ever fired, this Colt Woodsman, built in 1935, literally showed up at the doorstep unexpectedly one day.The Colt Woodsman is credited as the first successful rimfire .22-caliber semi-automatic pistol. The Woodsman enjoys a rich history as a true American icon. ...I would reference Robert Rayburn's most excellent "Colt Woodsman Pocket Guide" @ 22 caliber rimfire semi-auto Colt pistol: .22 calibre Colt Woodsman Click on the left side of the page, Takedown/Assembly ... to Colt firearm owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about performance, gunsmithing, troubleshooting, reviews, accessories ...Manufactured through 1976, the Browning-designed Woodsman was an expensive rimfire pistol to produce. SN 60362. John Moses Browning (1855 - 1926) was a true genius of mechanical design. The son of a Mormon gunsmith, he began working full-time in that profession at age 15. His 1878 design for a single-shot metallic cartridge rifle resulted in ...Seller Description For This Firearm. Colt Woodsman 4.5" Heel Release Magazine 10 Round Magazine no box/manual. UPC. ECOM00278147. Caliber. .22 LR. Finish. BLUE. Capacity.I believe the 4.5 would be more valuable. I have a 4.5 and a 6 in regular configuration. I like the 6 for the longer site radius, but like the 4.5 for compactness. I shoot the 6 better. Prices of these fine pistols have been rising quickly of late, especially the 4 1/2 inch which is the scarcer of the two.1680 posts · Joined 2013. #3 · Nov 15, 2022. Great Start, looks very nice ! Craig in CT. NRA Life Endowment Member. Colt Collectors Association. CCDL Member. Colt Woodsman Collector. WVCOLT and MarkInTx.Mar 4, 2011 · As the saying goes, the only thing missing is the box. Even so, at 99 percent, to a collector it is easily worth $800 or possibly more. Gun: Colt Woodsman Target Model—Third Series. Serial ...Type I and Type II Stevens. Pictures of 7460 posts · Joined 2006. #2 · Jan 14, 2013. The targetsman has an low Colt Woodsman Collector. Reactions: SHOOTER13. ... Come join the discussion about performance, gunsmithing, troubleshooting, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! Show Less . Full Forum Listing. Explore Our Forums. Colt Revolvers Gun Collector Lounge Colt Semiauto Pistols Colt Single Action Army Python.The deep roots in fine firearms engineering dates back to a John Browning design circa 1914, which became not only the Colt Woodsman but also a host of other similar semi-automatic rimfire handguns. Colt Woodsman Collector. Reactions: SHOOTER13. ... Come jo Colt woodsman pistol series explained.Aug 6, 2019 ... I put about 600 rounds of 22lr through this before cleaning it. This Woodsman was manufactured around the mid 70s and its in terrific shape ... May 12, 2024 ... Comments9 ; TGV² Garage

The Colt Woodsman is a semi-automatic sporting pistol manufactured by the U.S.Colt's Manufacturing Company from 1915 to 1977. It was designed by John Moses Browning. The frame design changed over time, in three distinct series: series one being 1915–1941, series two 1947–1955, and series three being 1955–1977. V2-H3. Barrel Length: 6.Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/babyfacepFacebook- https://www.facebook.com/babyfacep1Shirts!- https://teespring.com/stores/baby-face-pInstagram- https://ww...Mar 17, 2021 · My uncle used to rave about the Colt Woodsman. I grew up with a Ruger 22 auto that could not shoot worth crap. So I didn't get excited about them that much. I then had and shot a match target 6" and really that baby could shoot. Actually I have a 3rd series sport, with the box is very good shape and a 6" 3rd series match target.May 12, 2024 ... Comments9 ; TGV² Garage Gun Talk: Clone clowns, Upcoming product reviews & the YouTube algorithm · 393 views ; 1911 Cartridges · 4K views ; What&...

Colt Huntsman History. The Colt Huntsman owes its lineage to the legendary gunsmith John Browning, who designed the original Colt Woodsman, the predecessor upon which the Huntsman was based.Browning’s meticulous craftsmanship and innovative designs revolutionized the world of firearms, and the Woodsman was no exception.This Colt Woodsman Target Serial Number 65225-S was a special order by the US Government to be utilized and part of Arctic Survival Kits. This particular pistol was shipped to the Transportation Officer at the Ogden Air Material Area in Ogden, Utah on August 24th, 1949 in a 925 gun shipment.The main difference is that the Targetsman is a target Huntsman which means it lacks the bolt lock feature of the Woodsman which, for me, on a .22 is not that big of a deal. If you plan to shoot it, you'll get more joy from something in really nice condition that doesn't need any work. That being said, if you can swing both, do it.…

Reader Q&A - also see RECOMMENDED ARTICLES & FAQs. The Colt I had was a 1917 Colt Pre-Woodsman that I picked up for only . Possible cause: TFB LIGHTNING REVIEW: COLT WOODSMAN. The model I had in my hands was a standard sa.