Colt Woodsman Target Model, Second Series .22 LR, 6-inch Tapered Barrel, 1953 Production
This Colt Woodsman Target Model is a Second Series pistol chambered in .22 LR with a 6-inch round tapered barrel, produced in 1953. It carries hallmark Second Series features such as the left-side push-button magazine release and a matte anti-glare top. Collectors will note the period-correct markings and the transitional sight era associated with this production year.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Light scratches and blemishes are present. Pitting is visible on the bluing and around the rear sight. The bore is clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Two 10-round steel magazines for the Second Series Woodsman with right-side catch cut
- Factory Colt Woodsman grip panels (damaged); not installed
- Colt Woodsman Pocket Guide, 8th Edition
The Woodsman Target Model, Second Series is identifiable by its push-button magazine release positioned on the left side behind the trigger guard and the right-front frame serial placement with an -S suffix. This example includes the 6-inch round tapered barrel and blued carbon-steel construction typical of the Target configuration.
The pistol uses a simple blowback action with a single-action trigger. It incorporates a magazine safety and has rear slide serrations for confident manipulation. The slide features a matte anti-glare top to reduce reflections along the sighting plane.
Sighting equipment consists of a ramped, pinned front blade and an adjustable rear sight. The 1953 production date places this pistol in the Colt transitional sight era, bridging the period between Coltmaster and Accro patterns.
Markings include 'COLT AUTOMATIC CAL. .22 LONG RIFLE.' on the slide and the Rampant Colt over 'WOODSMAN' on the frame. Two Second Series-specific steel magazines are included, each with the right-side relief cut to engage the push-button catch. Typical capacity is 10+1. Made in the United States.