Colt Woodsman First Series Sport Model .22 LR, 4.5 in Tapered Barrel, Blued, 1941 Pre-WWII
This 1941 Colt Woodsman Sport Model (First Series) is a pre-WWII .22 LR pistol with a 4.5 in tapered round barrel and blued carbon-steel construction. It retains hallmark First Series features, including the original S-frame with a pronounced grip angle and checkered wood panels. The left frame is marked "THE WOODSMAN," and the left receiver reads "COLT AUTOMATIC CAL. .22 LONG RIFLE" with the Rampant Colt logo. It comes with one early pattern 10-round magazine.
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 pistol shows mild finish wear and areas of carbon buildup. Light scratches are present, and there are fine points of mild pitting in a few spots.
What’s Included
- Colt Woodsman Sport Model (First Series) pistol
- 1x 10-round magazine (First-Series Woodsman pattern with right-side witness slot and follower button; flat floorplate with forward lip)
The First Series Sport Model pairs a compact 4.5 in tapered round barrel with Colt’s original S-frame, giving it the classic Woodsman profile. The blued carbon-steel build and checkered wood grip panels reflect the period-correct configuration for this variant.
Factory-style markings include "THE WOODSMAN" on the left frame and "COLT AUTOMATIC CAL. .22 LONG RIFLE" with the Rampant Colt logo on the left receiver. This example dates to 1941, placing it firmly in the pre-WWII production era and made in the United States.
Operating on a simple blowback, semi-automatic action, this Woodsman features a manual thumb safety and a slide with rear vertical serrations. Sight picture is provided by iron sights with a ramped front blade and an adjustable rear notch.
The included early pattern 10-round magazine aligns with First Series details: a right-side witness slot and follower button, plus a flat floorplate with a forward lip suited to the heel-catch era. Capacity is 10+1 with standard .22 LR ammunition.