Colt Woodsman Match Target Third Series .22 LR, 6-inch Slab-Side Barrel, Polished Blue (1955)
This Colt Woodsman Match Target is a Third Series example from 1955 with the classic 6-inch heavy slab-side barrel and long milled side grooves. It features a target rear sight, heel-type magazine catch, and polished blued steel construction. Marked "MATCH TARGET" with the bullseye logo, it presents the target-focused configuration collectors look for in a 1950s Woodsman.
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: Scratches and blemishes are present, with patches of finish wear or loss on the metal surfaces. The rear sight is missing a pin that keeps it level.
What’s Included
- Colt Woodsman Match Target Third Series .22 LR pistol
- One 10-round steel single-stack magazine with side follower button and witness slots
This Third Series Match Target retains the early configuration that includes a heel-type magazine catch and a target rear sight, paired with a grooved backstrap and vertical rear slide serrations. The combination reflects Colt’s mid-century target-focused design updates.
The barrel is the desirable 6-inch heavy slab-side profile with long milled side grooves. This target barrel design, together with the target sighting system, defines the Match Target variant’s purpose-built character.
Construction is polished blued steel throughout the slide, barrel, and frame. The pistol wears black checkered synthetic grip panels with Colt rampant pony medallions, and the left side is marked "MATCH TARGET" with the bullseye logo.
Operation is semi-automatic blowback with a single-action trigger. Controls include a manual thumb safety and automatic slide stop. Capacity is 10+1 rounds of .22 LR, and the sight setup consists of a ramped blade front and a target rear sight.