Colt Woodsman Sport Third Series .22 LR, 4.5" Barrel, Polished Blued, 10+1, 1956
This Colt Woodsman Sport is a Third Series example made in 1956, chambered in .22 LR with a 4.5" barrel and a polished blued steel finish. The Sport variant is denoted by the "-S" serial suffix. It features fixed sights, black checkered synthetic grips with Colt medallions, and includes one 10-round magazine and a soft zippered pistol rug.
The pistol retains classic Woodsman details including the Rampant Colt logo and "WOODSMAN" rollmark on the frame. Its straight blowback, single-action operation and clean, streamlined profile mark it as a well-executed Third Series Sport model.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are minor, superficial scratches and blemishes on the finish.
What’s Included
- 1x 10-round single-column steel magazine with left-side follower button and plain floorplate
- Soft zippered pistol rug
This Third Series Sport model pairs a 4.5" steel barrel with a polished blued steel frame and slide. The combination delivers a compact, well-balanced Woodsman configuration identified with the Sport-specific "-S" serial suffix.
Controls and features include rear slide serrations and a top ejection port, with fixed sights consisting of a ramped/pinned front blade and a fixed square-notch rear. The black checkered synthetic grips wear Colt medallions for a period-correct look.
Operation is semi-automatic, straight blowback, single-action. Capacity is 10+1 using the included single-column steel magazine, which has a left-side follower button and a plain floorplate.
Made in the United States in 1956, this example retains hallmark Colt markings, including the Rampant Colt and "WOODSMAN" rollmarks, aligning it squarely within the desirable Third Series production period.