Colt Huntsman Third Series .22 LR Semi-Auto Pistol, 4.5 inch Blued, Fixed Sights, 10+1
This Third Series Colt Huntsman is a fixed-sight .22 LR pistol from the Woodsman family, dating to circa 1957. It features a 4.5 inch sport-length barrel with a recessed crown, polished blue steel construction, and checkered wood grip panels without a thumbrest. The -C suffix sequence identifies its economy-line designation used until 1968.
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.
Specific Condition Notes: There are some markings from previous handling and use. Please refer to the pictures for details.
What's Included
- 1x 10-round steel single-stack .22 LR magazine with follower button and longitudinal slot
The Huntsman is the fixed-sight economy variant within the Colt Woodsman line, and this Third Series example falls into the -C serial suffix range used through 1968. Based on the provided serial sequence, it dates to approximately 1957 and was made in the United States. Rollmarks include the Rampant Colt and HUNTSMAN markings.
It uses a simple blowback, semi-automatic action with a manual safety and a 10+1 capacity. The 4.5 inch sport-length barrel is capped with a recessed crown, and the pistol is set up with a fixed blade front sight and a fixed square-notch rear sight for a solid, straightforward sight picture.
Construction is all steel with a polished blue slide and blued frame and receiver. Rear diagonal cocking serrations provide a confident grasp for charging. The checkered wood grip panels are the classic, no-thumbrest style associated with the Huntsman configuration.
Condition highlights include a bright, mirror-finish bore with sharp rifling. Overall handling marks are light and superficial, aligning with the noted very good condition. One 10-round magazine is included.