Colt Woodsman Target Third Series .22 LR, 6 in Tapered Barrel, Blued, Adjustable Sights, 1957
This 1957 Colt Woodsman Target is a Third Series example featuring a 6 in tapered barrel, high-polish blued carbon-steel construction, and a heel-type magazine catch. It uses the S-suffix serial style associated with the Third Series and comes with adjustable iron sights and checkered walnut grips. The design traces directly to John M. Browning's Colt .22 automatic lineage.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Finish loss is present throughout, with scattered scratching and light handling wear. The front sight has some paint applied.
What's Included
- Colt Woodsman Target Third Series .22 LR pistol
- One 10-round steel single-stack magazine (heel-catch style)
The Third Series Woodsman Target configuration includes the heel-type magazine release and vertical rear cocking serrations, hallmarks of this era. This example follows the S-suffix serial convention used on Third Series pistols and was manufactured in 1957 in the USA.
The 6 in tapered carbon-steel barrel is complemented by a front blade and an adjustable rear sight, providing a clear, adjustable sight picture. The sights are adjustable iron units.
Construction is all carbon steel with a high-polish blued finish on the frame and slide, complemented by checkered walnut grip panels. The pistol is full-size, with a 10+1 capacity in .22 LR.
Operating on a semi-automatic blowback action, this Woodsman reflects the established lineage from John M. Browning's Colt .22 automatic design. The Third Series refinements and classic Colt fit and finish make it a noteworthy representative of 1950s production.