Colt Woodsman Target Model First Series .22 LR, Pre-War 1937, 6 5/8 inch Barrel, Blued, Adjustable Sights
This pre-war Colt Woodsman Target Model stands out as a First Series example manufactured in 1937, featuring the signature 6 5/8 inch round, straight-taper target barrel and a high-polish blued finish typical of early Colts. It carries period-correct markings, adjustable target sights, and checkered walnut grips, making it a well-appointed .22 LR target pistol with desirable early production details.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
There are some scratches and blemishes present, with minor finish loss on the frame and the top of the slide.
What’s Included
- Colt Woodsman Target Model First Series .22 LR pistol
- 1x 10-round steel single-stack magazine with long witness slot and concentric-ring follower button
Manufactured in 1937, this First Series Woodsman embodies the pre-war configuration prized by enthusiasts. The frame is marked "THE WOODSMAN," and the slide is roll-marked "COLT AUTOMATIC CAL. .22 LONG RIFLE" with the Rampant Colt emblem. The serial on the front strap confirms its circa-1937 First Series production.
The pistol features a 6 5/8 inch round, straight-taper barrel shouldered at the receiver, set up for target work. Sighting is by adjustable iron sights: an elevation-adjustable blade front on a slotted base and a windage-adjustable square-notch rear in a dovetail. The slide wears rear vertical serrations for positive manipulation.
Chambered in .22 LR with a 10+1 capacity, the pistol runs on a single-action blowback system. The heel-release magazine catch is correct for the era, and the included magazine follows the First Series pattern with a long witness slot and a concentric-ring follower button.
The pistol is built on a blued carbon steel frame with a high-polish pre-war finish and checkered walnut grips. Made in the USA, it represents Colt’s classic pre-war target pistol configuration with authentic period features.