Colt Woodsman Target Model First Series .22 LR, 6.5 in Barrel, 1938 Pre-WWII, Blued, Adjustable Sights
This pre-war Colt Woodsman Target Model is a First Series pistol manufactured in 1938, chambered in .22 LR with a listed 6.5-inch fixed, tapered round barrel (factory nominal 6 5/8 in). It features forged steel construction with a high-polish blued finish, adjustable iron sights, and checkered walnut grips. Collectors will appreciate the correct First Series sighting arrangement and period-correct rollmarks.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There is rust visible on the grip frame/receiver surfaces on all sides. The barrel shows light surface scratches. The front sight elevation screw is broken.
What’s Included
- Colt Woodsman Target Model First Series .22 LR pistol
- 1x 10-round magazine
This First Series Woodsman Target Model represents the pre-WWII configuration, with a fixed, tapered round barrel and the series-correct sight setup that uses a front elevation screw and a rear windage screw. The listed barrel length is 6.5 inches (factory nominal 6 5/8 in), delivering the long-sight-radius Target profile associated with this early series.
Operation is straight-blowback with a single-action trigger and an internal hammer. The pistol is built on forged steel with a high-polish blued finish, and it includes rear vertical slide serrations for a firm grip during manipulation. Checkered walnut grips complete the period-correct appearance.
The sights are adjustable iron units suited to the Target Model: a Patridge-style front blade that is pinned/ramped and elevation-adjustable, paired with a square-notch rear that is windage-adjustable. This arrangement is the hallmark of the First Series target sighting system.
Markings are consistent with pre-war production: the frame is rollmarked "THE WOODSMAN," the slide reads "COLT AUTOMATIC CAL. 22 LONG RIFLE" with the Rampant Colt logo, and the barrel top carries the maker address with patent dates. The pistol was made in the United States in 1938 and is recognized as a collectible pre-WWII example.
The Woodsman uses a detachable single-stack magazine. Capacity is 10+1, and this listing includes one 10-round magazine.