Colt Huntsman Third Series .22 LR Semi-Automatic Pistol – 6" Barrel, 1957 Production
This 1957 Colt Huntsman is an early Third Series example that blends Woodsman lineage with an economy-minded feature set. Built on the S-frame, it keeps the sleek 6-inch round carbon-steel barrel, polished blue finish, and reliable single-action blowback system while omitting the last-shot slide hold-open found on Target models. Collectors will note the “-C” serial prefix carried over from the Challenger, marking it as part of the first 18 months of Huntsman production.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
This Huntsman displays minimal handling marks and retains a bright, clean bore.
What’s Included
- Colt Huntsman Third Series .22 LR pistol
- 2 factory Colt 10-round steel magazines
The six-inch barrel, cut with a 1:16 RH twist, delivers excellent sight radius for precise plinking or small-game work. Colt’s polished blue finish covers the slide, frame, and receiver, giving the pistol a uniform, deep luster that highlights the clean machining lines.
Controls remain classic: an internal hammer, thumb safety that doubles as a manual slide release, and a heel-style magazine catch consistent with mid-century Colt rimfires. Fixed iron sights feature a serrated ramp front and a square-notch rear that can be drifted for windage.
Black checkered plastic stocks with silver Colt medallions provide a secure, period-correct grip without adding unnecessary weight. Underneath, the steel frame and slide preserve Browning’s proven design for dependable cycling with standard-velocity .22 LR ammunition.
With its early production date, polished blue steel, and complete factory magazine set, this Third Series Huntsman stands out as a clean, mechanically sound piece of Colt’s post-war rimfire history.