Colt Woodsman First Series Sport Model .22 LR, 4.5 in Tapered Barrel, Blued, 1942, 10+1
This 1942 Colt Woodsman First Series Sport Model stands out with its 4.5-inch round, tapered barrel, polished blued carbon-steel construction, and the classic 'THE WOODSMAN' left-side rollmark. It features vertical rear-only slide serrations, open iron sights, and the characteristic First Series grip angle. It is a great first pistol for novice shooters to get used to a firearm.
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: The bore is clean, with lands and grooves showing little wear. There are usage and handling marks on the frame. A scratch is present near the rear sight just in front. Refer to pictures.
What's Included
- 1x 10-round magazine
- Spare ivory-colored plastic Colt grip panels with Rampant Colt medallions (not installed)
Identified as a First Series Sport Model, this Woodsman pairs a 4.5-inch tapered barrel with a polished blued carbon-steel finish and vertical rear-only slide serrations. The left side carries the 'THE WOODSMAN' rollmark, a hallmark of this series. Its U.S. manufacture and 1942 date place it squarely in the wartime era of Woodsman production.
Classic First Series traits include the Luger-like grip angle and the absence of serial suffix letters. Civilian Woodsman production paused during World War II, with late First Series shipments resuming postwar, which adds context and interest for collectors focused on this era.
The pistol uses a single-action blowback system and a detachable single-stack magazine with a 10+1 capacity. Sighting is straightforward and precise, with a ramped front blade and an open rear sight. It is a great first pistol for novice shooters to get used to a firearm.
Factory-style details include brown checkered plastic grips with Colt medallions, complemented by the included spare ivory-colored Colt panels for an alternate period look. The blued carbon-steel slide and frame, along with the round, tapered barrel, deliver the clean lines that define the Sport Model within the Woodsman family.