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Excellent Pre-War Colt First Series Woodsman Match Target Semi-Automatic Pistol with Original Box

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
Excellent Pre-War Colt First Series Woodsman Match Target Semi-Automatic Pistol with Original Box
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Manufactured in 1940. Also known as the "Bullseye Match Target", the top of the barrel is marked with the two line address/patent information. The left side of the barrel is marked with the "MATCH/bullseye/TARGET" logo, the left side of the frame is marked "THE WOODSMAN" and the left side of the slide "COLT AUTOMATIC/CAL. 22 LONG RIFLE" followed by the Rampant Colt. The upper left front of the trigger guard is marked with the letter "P" above the Colt triangle "VP" proof. Blade front sight adjustable for elevation and adjustable rear target sight, all blue finish, serrated trigger, two tone magazine marked "COLT WOODSMAN/CAL. 22 L.R./MATCH TARGET MOD." and fitted with a pair of original checkered "elephant ear" walnut grips with silver Colt medallions. Comes with the original maroon hinged lid box numbered to the gun, two extra Colt marked magazines, two bore brushes, original test target and papers.
BBL: 6 5/8 inch flat sided
Stock:
Gauge: 22 LR
Finish: blue
Grips: walnut
Serial Number: MT7927
Condition: Excellent. The pistol retains 98% plus original blue finish with some mild muzzle and edge wear. The grips are also excellent with a few minor dings on the upper left front, a few minor handling marks and crisp checkering. The markings are crisp and clear. Mechanically excellent. The box is fine with a small amount of heavy edge wear on the lid.