Colt Pre-Woodsman .22 LR Target Model Automatic Pistol, 6-5/8 in Barrel, Blued, 1921, 10+1
Manufactured in 1921, this Colt .22 Automatic Pistol Target Model (Pre-Woodsman) is built on the Colt Model S frame with forged-steel construction and a Colt blued finish. It features a 6-5/8 inch fixed, tapered barrel, checkered walnut grips, and a 10+1 capacity. The open-notch rear sight is integral to the slide, paired with an adjustable front sight on a base. It also carries the left-receiver marking "COLT AUTOMATIC CAL. .22 LONG RIFLE."
Notable details include vertical rear slide serrations and a grooved mainspring housing with longitudinal grooves typical of the later high-velocity pattern. This single-action, straight-blowback .22 LR pistol was manufactured by Colt in Hartford, Connecticut, USA, and comes with two steel single-stack magazines and a tooled leather holster.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Specific Condition Notes: The pistol shows cosmetic scratches, blemishes, and areas of finish loss. The bore is clean and shiny.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
What’s Included
- 2x 10-round steel single-stack magazines (Colt Model S/Woodsman pattern)
- Tooled leather holster with floral carving
This Pre-Woodsman Target Model is identified as the Colt .22 Automatic Pistol Target Model on the Colt Model S frame. Its forged-steel build and Colt blued finish present the classic appearance and construction associated with early Colt .22 target pistols.
The 6-5/8 inch fixed, tapered barrel and iron sights are set up for target use, with an open-notch rear sight integral to the slide and an adjustable front sight on a base. The slide carries vertical rear serrations for positive manipulation, and the left side of the receiver is marked "COLT AUTOMATIC CAL. .22 LONG RIFLE."
Ergonomics and handling features include checkered walnut grips, a grooved mainspring housing with longitudinal grooves, and a manual thumb safety. The pistol operates via single-action, straight-blowback and feeds from 10-round steel single-stack magazines for a total capacity of 10+1.
Made in Hartford, Connecticut, USA, this example combines early production features with purpose-built target configuration, including its tapered barrel, integral rear sight, and durable forged-steel construction.