Colt Woodsman Match Target Second Series .22 LR, 6 inch Heavy Slab-Sided Barrel (1949)
This Colt Woodsman Match Target Second Series stands out with its 6 inch heavy, slab-sided barrel with relief cuts and a crowned muzzle, micro-adjustable Coltmaster-type rear sight, and a frame-mounted push-button magazine release. Manufactured in 1949 in the United States, it features a fixed-barrel, straight blowback, single-action design with classic Woodsman target configuration and Second Series hallmarks, including the 'S' serial suffix identifier.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are markings from prior handling and use. The bore is bright and clean. Please refer to pictures.
What’s Included
- 1x 10-round detachable single-stack steel magazine with side loading button (Woodsman pattern)
Built for precision, this Second Series Match Target uses a fixed 6 inch steel barrel in a heavy, slab-sided profile with relief cuts and a crowned muzzle. The configuration is purpose-built for accuracy and balance, with the barrel and overall setup measuring approximately 10.5 inches in length.
The sighting system combines a Patridge-style front blade on a ramped base with a micro-adjustable square-notch rear (Coltmaster-type), allowing fine elevation and windage adjustments. The slide carries rear serrations for a positive grasp.
The steel frame features a left-side, frame-mounted push-button magazine release and a magazine safety. The backstrap is longitudinally serrated and incorporates the Second Series grip-adapter channel and heel screw provision. The two-piece plastic target stocks are checkered, with a Colt medallion on the left panel.
Chambered in .22 LR, the pistol operates via straight blowback with a single-action trigger and a 10+1 capacity using a detachable single-stack magazine with a side loading button. Markings include the slide legend 'COLT AUTOMATIC CAL. .22 LONG RIFLE' and barrel address 'COLT'S MFG. CO. HARTFORD CT.
U.S.A. / U.S. PAT. D-121,317'. The 'S' suffix on the serial number denotes Second Series production in 1949.