Colt Woodsman First Series Sport Model .22 LR, 4.5 in Tapered Barrel (1937 Pre-WWII), Blued, Adjustable Sights, Custom Target Stocks
This pre-war 1937 Colt Woodsman First Series Sport Model stands out with its 4.5 in tapered barrel, blued steel finish, and period-correct rollmarks. It features iron sights with a ramped front blade and red insert, an adjustable rear sight, and the Colt 'VP' Verified Proof on the trigger guard. Non-factory wraparound target-style wooden stocks are installed, and it includes a factory Colt magazine with the correct floorplate stamp.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are markings consistent with prior handling and use.
What's Included
- 1x 10-round factory Colt Woodsman magazine with 'COLT WOODSMAN CAL. .22 L.R.' floorplate stamp
- Installed wraparound target-style wooden stocks with checkered palm panels and integral palm swell/thumbrest (non-factory)
This First Series Sport Model retains hallmark pre-war details: left-frame 'THE WOODSMAN' rollmark; left-slide 'COLT AUTOMATIC CAL. .22 LONG RIFLE' with Rampant Colt; and barrel address and patent date rollmarks. The serial number is located on the front strap, consistent with the model and era.
The pistol is built on blued steel with vertical rear slide serrations and a manual safety. Its simple blowback action and 10+1 capacity suit the Woodsman’s .22 LR chambering and Sport Model configuration.
Sight arrangement is practical and period-correct: a ramped front blade with a red insert paired with an adjustable rear sight. These iron sights complement the 4.5 in tapered barrel for a clean sight picture.
Non-factory wraparound target stocks are installed, adding checkered palm panels and a palm swell/thumbrest. The factory Colt Woodsman magazine is present and properly marked on the floorplate.