*COLT PRE-WAR WOODSMAN SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. Cal. 22 LR. SN 84079. Standard early Woodsman with blue finish, 6-5/8" standard bbl, adjustable front and rear sights, standard velocity spring housing, 2-tone magazine with unmarked floorplate with solid iron follower and full-checkered walnut grips. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Has been fired, but very little, and retains most all of its bright original factory finish with a couple of small scratches at the muzzle and a small rub on the left side. There are a few scattered small chemical spots on the right rear frame, otherwise overall brilliant blue. Magazine is fine and it has crisp grips and mechanics, brilliant shiny bore. 4-53035 JR670 (500-1,000)
*COLT "WOODSMAN" AUTOMATIC .22 PISTOL. Hartford, Connecticut, 20th century. Thermoplastic pistol grips with checkering, and blued frame. Barrel length 4.5"l. S/n 16862S.
*COLT PRE-WAR SPORT MODEL WOODSMAN PISTOL. Cal 22 LR. SN 152016. Blue finish, 4-1/2" bbl, adjustable rear sight, usual markings, high speed housing, all blue orig magazine with oriental style carved ivory grips. Accompanied by a Heiser buckstitched carved holster. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Retains 96-97% strong bright orig blue with only light muzzle wear & sharp edge wear. Has been fired very little. Grips are fine, with a deep mellow patina. Holster is sound retaining most of its orig finish with some verdigris around the snap. Good mechanics, bright shiny bore. 4-56780 JR402 (400-700)
Colt .22 caliber woodsman "sport" 1st series pistol, serial #100724, made in 1936 with walnut grips, retaining its original box, barrel - 4 1/2" l.
*COLT PRE-WAR WOODSMAN SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. Cal. 22 LR. SN 80247. Usual configuration, blue finish with 6-5/8" bbl, adjustable front and rear sights, full checkered walnut grips, 2-tone magazine with marked base plate and standard velocity spring housing. An original unmarked dark maroon hinged lid box containing a bristle bore brush and red covered instruction pamphlet accompanies it. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Retains 97-98% strong bright original factory finish overall with tiny wear spots at the muzzle and faint sharp edge wear on the frame. Right front of the frame has a small cluster of pinpoints of rust and a couple of small scratches on the other side. Front strap has a few small freckles of light surface rust. Grips are fine showing light wear, crisp mechanics with bright shiny bore. 4-53032 JR673 (500-1,000)
LOT OF THREE EARLY REVOLVERS AND BB PISTOL. 1) Cal 32 S&W, SN 14852, Iver-Johnson hammerless with trigger safety. Nickel finish, 3" bbl, and hard rubber grips. CONDITION: good to very good. 2) Cal 32 S&W, SN 8, American Bulldog, 5-shot, 2-1/2" oct. bbl. Eagle hard rubber grips, nickel finish. CONDITION: good. Trigger pin missing, grips fine, cylinder pin frozen. 3) Cal 32 S&W, SN 8863, nickel, 2" bbl, hard rubber grips. CONDITION: Fair. Missing hammer screw, 50% nickel. 4) Cal. BB, Daisy CO2 pistol that resembles a Colt Woodsman with brown plastic grips. CONDITION: Extremely fine, functions well. 4-53588 JR972 (50-100)
*COLT BULL'S EYE MATCH TARGET WOODSMAN PISTOL. Cal. 22 LR. SN MT4561. Blued finish, 6-5/8" flat-sided bbl with bull's eye & "MATCH TARGET" on the left flat and "THE WOODSMAN" on the left side of the frame. The slide has usual markings and it has partridge front sight with Stevens adjustable rear sight. It is fitted with orig checkered elephant ear grips with Colt silver medallions and it has an orig match target 2-tone magazine. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Retains 96-97% strong bright orig blue with light edge and muzzle wear and a small scrape on the trigger bow. Crisp mechanics, bright shiny bore. 4-53927 JR495 (600-1,000)
*SCARCE HARTFORD ARMS SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. Cal. 22 LR. SN 211. Seldom-encountered predecessor to the Colt Woodsman and High Standard Model B, this little pistol has a 6-13/16" pencil bbl with fixed sights and checkered hard rubber grips. It is accompanied two orig magazines and an early well made flap holster. CONDITION: About fine. Retains most of an amateur reblue, but was not polished beforehand. Corners are still sharp. Retains a mottled blue/brown patina. Fine grips, good mechanics and bright shiny bore. Magazines are fine showing moderate wear. Holster is fine, still flexible, missing its brass stud. 4-53764 JR315 (450-650)
LOT OF 16 MAGAZINES AND A BBL. The magazines consist of two Husqvarna 380’s, blue. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Colt 1902 38 ACP, blue. CONDITION: Very good. Two Colt 38 Super, blue. CONDITION: Extremely fine & fine. Colt pre-war Woodsman, all blue. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Browning 1955 380 ACP. CONDITION: Extremely fine. High Standard Angle Grip 22, all blue. CONDITION: Very fine. Savage or Stevens 10-shot curved 22, like Winchester. CONDITION: Very fine. Early Winchester single shot, 22. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Late Winchester single shot, 22. CONDITION: Very fine. Early Winchester Model 52, 69 or 75 5-shot, 22 with "1919" patent date. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Two Ruger 10-22 magazines. CONDITION: Very fine. European 380 magazine. CONDITION: Fine. Gov’t Model Colt 45 ACP. CONDITION: Fine. And a late Colt Woodsman or Huntsman 6" bbl with fixed front sight. CONDITION: Extremely fine. 4-52444-1118 JR727 (200-400)
Colt Woodsman .22 cal. pistol, serial No. 11037-S, semi-automatic, owner's name at top of grip, includes two clips and additional set wooden grips, in original case; permit or FFL required. Collection of Courtney Smith, Sr., Highland Springs, Virginia.
PISTOL - .22 caliber Colt Woodsman semi-automatic pistol, serial #153309, walnut grips and original blueing, comes with brown leather holster and one clip, 3" barrel, 8 1/4" overall, very good condition.
A Colt 2nd Model Match Target Woodsman semi-automatic pistol
Serial no. 047197S for 1950, .22 caliber. 4 3/4 inch barrel. Blued finish. Checkered walnut grips.
Condition: Excellent and showing little use.
A Colt Woodsman 3rd Series Target Model semi-automatic pistol
Serial no. 171382-S for 1956, .22 Long Rifle. 6 inch barrel. Blued finish. Checkered walnut grips.
Condition: Excellent.
Colt .22 caliber woodsman "sport" 1st series pistol, serial #100724, made in 1936 with walnut grips, retaining its original box, barrel...
COLT WOODSMAN MATCH TARGET PISTOL, .22LR CALIBERColt Woodsman Match Target pistol, .22LR caliber, 6" barrel, ramp blade front sight, adjustable rear sight, checkered brown plastic grips with thumb rest, finish with some wear and light scratching, action good, bright bore, good rifling, SN 54462-X *REQUIRES FFL TRANSFER* *PROVENANCE: Estate of a former U.S.A.F. officer who later served as a Texas Game Warden for more than 20 years* **Shipping Note: Austin Auction Gallery handles the packing and shipping via USPS of modern firearms that require an FFL transfer. The gallery will be closed from July 31 to August 4. There will be no shipping during this week. Please email your FFL to ross@austinauction.com**
*COLT WOODSMAN SPORT MODEL SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. Cal. 22 LR. SN 010487S. Blued finish, 4-1/2" bbl, ramp front sight, adjustable rear sight, checkered thumb rest walnut grips. Accompanied by one magazine & wood grain brown Colt cardboard box with orig target, warranty card & instruction pamphlet. CONDITION: Extremely fine, as new. Retains about 98-99% orig factory blue. Minute wear at muzzle edge. Grips are crisp. Mechanics & bore are crisp. Box end label is missing & one corner is separated. 4-55603 ET8 (400-600)
Colt 22-LR Woodsman Match pistol circa 1960 serial number 139211; semi-automatic adjustable rear sight blued finish molded composition Colt grips. overall L9'' barrel L4 1/2'' ***Subject to State & Federal Firearms Laws*** Provenance: Atlanta Georgia collection. Back   Inquiry    Previous Item  Next Item © Charlton Hall Auctions. Images descriptions and condition reports used on this site are original copyright material and are not to be reproduced without permission. For further information telephone 803.779.5678   © 2012 CHARLTON HALL GALLERIES INC.
Colt match target woodsman pistol, 22 caliber long rifle, cartridge magazine fed semi-automatic, black grips, 6in. barrel, with original box, serial number 141491-S.
COLT WOODSMAN SPORT MODEL SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL, 22 lr caliber, 4 1/2" barrel, blued finish, "Coltwood" plastic grips plus checkered walnut set, adjustable rear sight, push button magazine release, slide hold, original hardboard box with manual, magazines, serial #40647-S, manufactured 1951. Lot requires FFL or background check. Includes left hand brown leather holster.
COLT WOODSMAN MODEL SINGLE ACTION SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL, .22 lr caliber, 6" barrel, blued finish, imitation stag grips, ten shot magazine, bottom mag release, slide stop and hold open, adjustable rear sight, serial #176389-S, manufactured 1955-1977.
COLT "WOODSMAN" SINGLE ACTION SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL, third series, 22 lr caliber, 4 1/2" barrel, blued finish, checkered walnut grips, bottom magazine release, adjustable rear sight, slide stop and hold open, complete with original box and papers, serial #302743S, manufactured 1960-1977. FFL or background check required. Condition Report
*VERY RARE ENGRAVED COLT PRE-WAR WOODSMAN SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. Cal. 22 LR. SN 53815. Fine woodsman pistol with 6-5/8" standard bbl, adjustable front and rear sights, and full-checkered walnut grips and an original 2-tone magazine with marked base plate. It has factory engraved flourishes of foliate arabesque patterns covering about 25% of the frame, slide and bbl. There are additional small flourishes mirror imaged on the rear of the slide and frame, spring housing, front strap, trigger guard and behind the rear sight. It is accompanied by its original dark maroon hinged lid box with blue and white end label an two black & white over labels, one marked "TARGET" and the other "ENGRAVED". It contains an original red covered owner’s manual and a special instruction pamphlet. It is also accompanied by a Colt Factory letter identifying this pistol as factory engraved and having been shipped January 13, 1928 to A. Baldwin Co., New Orleans, LA in a shipment of one gun. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Has been fired, but very little. Retains virtually all of its brilliant original factory finish with only very faint muzzle edge wears on one side. Grips have a chipped diamond or two and show very light wear. Mechanics are crisp with a brilliant shiny bore. Box lid has been taped. Otherwise it has worn edges and fuzzed corners with a strained area in the front of the bottom. 4-53034 JR671 (2,500-4,000)
Colt 3rd Series Target Model Woodsman
.22 caliber. In original box with custom engraving and solid ivory grips. Serial #181224-S. Original black plastic grips included. Gun is nearly totally covered in custom engraving of a flowing leaf pattern. Top of barrel has been inlaid in silver with owner's initials GWR Jr. Grips are carved and checkered from solid ivory. Overall excellent condition. Box is very good. 6" barrel; 10" long overall.
*COLT PRE-WAR WOODSMAN SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. Cal. 22 LR. SN 134093. Blue finish, 6-5/8" bbl, ivory bead adjustable front sight and adjustable rear sight. It has full checkered walnut grips with high-speed spring housing and a High Standard magazine. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall retains about 98% strong bright original factory blue with light muzzle and minor sharp edge wear. Grips show light use with a couple of mashed spots. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore with a ring about 2" from the muzzle. 4-53045 JR660 (300-500)
*Colt Woodsman 2ND Model Match Target Semi-Auto Pistol .22 LR cal. 4.5'' barrel S/N 99180-S. Blue finish brown checkered plastic grips; original box numbered to the gun. Condition: Very good to near excellent condition with an excellent bore. This pistol retains ca 95% original finish with light high edge wear and light handling marks. The grips are excellent. The box is tattered and the lid is detached with broken corners. This is still a high condition Woodsman and remains desirable and collectible.
A pre-war Colt Woodsman Target semi-automatic pistol
Serial no. 127481 for 1939, .22 Long Rifle. 6 inch barrel. Blued finish. Checkered walnut grips.
Condition: Excellent. Showing very slight muzzle and edge wear, the underside of the barrel with some light pinpoint spotting. Excellent grips.
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A Colt Woodsman 2nd Series Match Target semi-automatic pistol
Serial no. 140573-S for 1954, .22 caliber. 6 inch barrel. Blued finish. Checkered hard rubber grips.
Condition: Excellent. Retaining 95-97 percent blued finish with some light wear and few scattered scratches.
COLT "WOODSMAN" SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL, 22 lr caliber, 6" barrel, blued finish, brown plastic thumb rest grips with rampant colt on right side, adjustable rear sight, second series sport model, 10 shot magazine, serial #126753-S manufactured 1947-1955. Lot requires FFL or background check.
**Colt Woodsman Semi Automatic Pistol.
Serial # 085202S The Woodsman sports model with a 4 - 1/2" barrel, adjustable rear sight, blued finish, checkered walnut stock, and was manufactured in 1950. Arguably the finest quality production .22 semi-automatic pistol ever manufactured. This gun was manufactured after the second World War and shows virtually all of the factory finish albeit a bit of high edge muzzle wear, new mint grips, one original magazine, mint bore and action.
COLT WOODSMAN "MATCH TARGET" SECOND SERIES SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL, 22 lr caliber, 6" barrel, hard plastic target grips, high polish blued finish, adjustable rear sight, (2) magazines, hardboard box with manual, serial #113828-S, manufactured 1952. Lot requires FFL or background check.
A pre-war Colt Woodsman Target semi-automatic pistol
Serial no. 428102 for 1926, .22 Long Rifle. 6 inch barrel. Blued finish. Checkered walnut grips.
Condition: Fine. Retaining 70-75% blue finish showing edge and muzzle wear, wear to gripstraps and some minor scratches. Grips showing light wear and staining.
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**Colt Match Target Woodsman Pistol.
Serial # 128990-S Manufactured in 1953, it is of the highest quality, magazine fed, semi automatic, chambered for the .22 long rifle cartridge. Features include 6" heavy barrel, fully adjustable rear sight, blued finish, thumb rest checkered brown plastic grips, has the add on brown plastic grip adapter, and one original magazine. Gun has been fired and retains 95% original factory blue with minor wear at muzzle and high edge wear. Mint bore and action.
A Colt Woodsman Target Model semi-automatic pistol
Serial no. 149289 for 1941, .22 caliber. 6 5/8 inch barrel. Blued finish. Checkered walnut grips.
Condition: Excellent as refinished. Excellent grips.
COLT WOODSMAN SECOND SERIES TARGET MODEL SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL, 22 lr caliber, 6" round barrel, blued finish, "Coltwood" plastic grips, adjustable rear sight, push button magazine release, 10 shot magazine, serial #73576-S, manufactured 1951. Lot requires FFL or background check.
A late 1st Series Colt Woodsman semi-automatic pistol
Serial no. 185974 for 1947, .22 Long Rifle. 6 5/8 inch barrel. Blued finish. Checkered brown plastic grips. With Colt factory letter.
Condition: Excellent as refinished. Retaining 90% older reblued finish showing wear at the gripstraps and some very minor wear to some markings.
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*COLT WOODSMAN 3RD MODEL SPORT SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. Cal. 22 LR. SN 084532S. Blued finish, 6" bbl, partridge front sight & adjustable rear sight, checkered thumb rest walnut grips. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. May have been fired but if so very little, retains about 98-99% orig finish to both metal & wood. Mechanics & bore are both extremely fine. 4-55580 ET21 (400-600)
COLT WOODSMAN "MATCH TARGET" SECOND SERIES PISTOLCOLT WOODSMAN "MATCH TARGET" SECOND SERIES SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL, 22 lr caliber, 6" barrel, hard plastic target grips, high polish blued finish, adjustable rear sight, (2) magazines, hardboard box with manual, serial #113828-S, manufactured 1952. Lot requires FFL or background check.
COLT "WOODSMAN" SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL, second series, 22 lr caliber, 4 1/2" barrel, blued finish, "Coltwood" grips, ten shot magazine, adjustable rear sight, push button magazine release, serial #47874-S, manufactured 1947-1955. Lot requires FFL or background check.
*COLT PRE-WOODSMAN SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. Cal. 22LR. SN 16573. Early pistol with 6-5/8" pencil bbl, adjustable front and rear sights with diamond checkered walnut grips, original 2-tone magazine with brass follower and a standard velocity spring housing. CONDITION: Very fine. Overall retains 85-90% strong original blue with muzzle and sharp edge wear with some freckles of light rust on the right side with the grip frame thin blue-gray patina. Grips show moderate wear with a chip on the right side. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-53042 JR663 (350-600)
COLT WOODSMAN "MATCH TARGET" THIRD SERIES PISTOLCOLT WOODSMAN "MATCH TARGET" THIRD SERIES SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL, 22 lr caliber, 6" heavy barrel, high polish blue finish, checkered target grips, adjustable rear sight, ten shot magazine, slide hold, bottom magazine release, serial #056544S, manufactured 1974. Lot requires FFL or background check.
Colt Woodsman 2nd Series Pistol: . 22 LR, 4-1/2 in barrel, S/N 41633-S, automatic slide stop and hold open, Coltmaster rear sight, one magazine, marked "Colt/CAL 22 LR", with leather holster and fabric accessory belt, Provenance: Private Collection, North Carolina Condition good condition, areas of light rust, color loss at barrel end and trigger guard, some scratches and nicks to grip, holster with abrasions
Colt Woodsman Target Semi Pistol.**
Serial # 146345-S. Caliber: .22. Barrel length: 4 - 1/2". Includes original box and paperwork. Includes one extra factory sealed magazine. Bluing wear on muzzle, frame, and pistol grip. Nice, shiny bore. Adjustable rear sight. Originality: 99%.
Condition (Very Good).
COLT "WOODSMAN" SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL, SECOND SERICOLT "WOODSMAN" SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL, second series, 22 lr caliber, 4 1/2" barrel, blued finish, "Coltwood" grips, ten shot magazine, adjustable rear sight, push button magazine release, serial #47874-S, manufactured 1947-1955. Lot requires FFL or background check.
*SCARCE NAVY ISSUE COLT WOODSMAN SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. Cal. 22 LR. SN 105875. Blue finish with 4-1/2" tapered rnd bbl, standard front sight and adjustable rear sight. It has full checkered walnut grips and is accompanied by an orig 2-tone magazine. The sideplate on the left side has a small circular stamp with two crossed keys. This is the Navy Storekeeper's mark signifying this was a military issue pistol. This mark is illustrated on page 221 US Handguns of WWII, Pate. The front strap has a screw hole exactly where one would mount a pair of elephant ear grips. CONDITION: Extremely fine, retains 98% plus strong bright orig blue with only faint muzzle & sharp edge wear. Grips are equally fine with light diamond point wear and the magazine retains most of its orig factory finish. Pistol has been fired but very little. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-53860 JR526 (800-1,200)
*EXTREMELY RARE VERY EARLY COLT PRE-WOODSMAN SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. Cal. 22 LR. SN 8. Blue finish, standard model with 6-5/8" pencil bbl, original adjustable front and rear sights, diamond checkered walnut grips and an original magazine with brass follower. It has a standard velocity spring housing. CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Overall retains 88-90% original finish with moderate to heavy muzzle wear and moderate edge wear on the frame and slide with a bare spot and thinning on the front strap and about half of the spring housing a blue-gray patina. Magazine retains about 75-80% thin blue finish. Grips are sound and show moderate to heavy wear, missing a chip at the right toe. Mechanics are fine with strong bright bore and some light pitting toward the chamber end. One of the earliest Woodsman pistols ever examined by this cataloguer and with original finish. 4-53036 JR669 (1,500-3,000)
*RARE INSCRIBED COLT PRE-WOODSMAN SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. Cal. 22 LR. SN 5918. Gold & nickel finish with 6-5/8” tapered pencil bbl, adjustable front & rear sights with smooth, mother-of-pearl grips and an all nickel orig magazine with brass follower. Bbl & frame are nickel finish & slide is gold washed. Left side of slide, below standard markings, is engraved “YACHT UNITED STATES”. The yacht was considered the “largest, finest and costliest” yacht by Rudder magazine in 1917. Owned by Col. Edward Howland Robinson Green, son of Hetty Green – reputedly the richest woman in the world (Witch of WallStreet). This 256’ yacht contained a private collection of 6 rifles and 4 guns, 9 of which were acquired by the late EldonOwens of New Hampshire who gifted them through his estate to the National Firearms Museum and are now displayed in the Brevetto Gallery which recreates the American Library of Theodore Roosevelt at Saganaw Hill. This is the lost pistol to complete the grouping. Grouping consisted of a pair of .30-.30 Winchester Model 1894 takedown rifles, a .30 Govt. Winchester 1895 takedown rifle, 3 Winchester Model 1890 .22 rifles and the 4 Colt semi-automatic pistols (of which this is the fourth). CONDITION: Fine to very fine. Bbl & frame retain most of their orig bright nickel with light rust showing around edges of grips. Slide retains 60-70% loose gold wash. Left grip has a large chip by safety; otherwise grips are fine with lots of fire & color. Mechanics are fine, bright shiny bore. 4-60255 JR674 (3,500-5,000)
Colt Military Model 1905-Semi-automatic handgun, .45ACP, rare model: one of only 500 produced with factory slotted back strap to accept shoulder stock (stock not included), Left side of slide has standard markings including patent dates through 1905 and the rampant Colt in a circle at the rear, 5" barrel, checkered walnut grips, one magazine, serial #4682 (mfg 1910), includes a Colt Woodsman box; gun is in very good condition, with original bluing
*COLT PRE-WAR WOODSMAN SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. Cal. 22 LR. SN 88984. Sport model with 4-1/2" bbl, blue finish, fixed front sight and adjustable rear sight with full checkered walnut grips and original 2-tone magazine. Accompanied by an original dark maroon, hinged-lid box with correct end labels for another pistol (#91990). The box contains an original target for that pistol and instruction pamphlet. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Retains virtually all its bright original factory finish to both metal and grips with minor muzzle edge wear. Grips show very minor wears, mechanics are crisp, and brilliant shiny bore. Box lid has several repairs and some damages. Lightly soiled and oil stained. 4-53044 JR661 (400-700)
A silver-inlaid Colt Woodsman semi-automatic pistol
Serial no. 54179 for 1927, .22 Long Rifle. 6 inch barrel. Blued finish. Front sides of frame inlaid with silver inscriptions in ovals, right side; Jan/1927, left side; HSP. Checkered walnut grips. With original black leather holster by Brauer Brothers.
Condition: Excellent. Retaining 96-98% blue finish showing some light spotting. Excellent grips. Holster with light scuffing.
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COLT WOODSMAN "MATCH TARGET" THIRD SERIES SEMI AUTOMATIC PISTOL, 22 lr caliber, 6" heavy barrel, high polish blue finish, checkered target grips, adjustable rear sight, ten shot magazine, slide hold, bottom magazine release, serial #056544S, manufactured 1974. Lot requires FFL or background check.