Colt Woodsman Target Model First Series .22 LR Semi-Auto Pistol (1934) – 6.5-inch Tapered Barrel, Blued, Adjustable Target Sights
This pre-WWII Colt Woodsman Target Model was manufactured in 1934 and presents hallmark First Series features. It has a 6.5-inch tapered carbon-steel barrel, a blued finish, and adjustable target sights including a Patridge-style front with an elevation screw. The bore is clean and shiny, and the pistol retains its checkered wood grips without Colt medallions, consistent with early production details.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in solid functional shape. There are scratches and blemishes present. The bore is clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Colt Woodsman Target Model, First Series pistol (.22 LR)
- 1x 10-round detachable steel magazine (Woodsman pattern)
This First Series Target Model follows the straight-blowback design with a 6.5-inch tapered barrel that defined Colt’s dedicated rimfire target line of the era. Capacity is 10+1 with the single-stack detachable magazine, and the heel-type magazine release reflects the period-correct configuration.
The target sighting system includes a Patridge-style front blade with an elevation screw and an adjustable rear notch. Combined with the long sight radius, these features support precise aiming typical of the Target Model specification.
Factory markings include THE WOODSMAN on the left frame and COLT AUTOMATIC CAL. 22 LONG RIFLE with the Rampant Colt on the left slide, with the right slide unmarked, plus the long-line rollmark on top of the barrel. First Series identifiers such as numeric-only serials located on the butt and the adjustable front and rear sights are present, and the slide shows rear serrations with a right-side ejection port.
The pistol features a blued carbon-steel slide and frame with checkered wood grip panels without Colt medallions. It was made in the United States during the pre-WWII era (1934), aligning with the early production details that appeal to Woodsman enthusiasts.