Make: Colt

Model: Automatic Pistol, Caliber .22 (pre-Woodsman)

Serial Number: 41661

Year of Manufacture: 1924

Caliber: .22 Long Rifle (the checkered backstrap indicates that high velocity ammunition should NOT be used in this pistol)

Action Type: Single Action Semi-Auto with Removable Magazine

Barrel Length: 6 5/8"

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade pinned to a slotted base fixed to the front of the barrel, adjustable for elevation. The rear sight is a "U"-notch dovetailed to the rear of the slide, adjustable for windage.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered walnut. The grips have even light handling wear with a little discoloration, more notable on the right panel. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Very Good condition.

Type of Finish: Blued

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is semi-bright. The rifling is well defined. There is scattered light erosion and minor pitting in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 6/10.

Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 87% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. There is some finish wear at the muzzle-end of the barrel. The grip areas have light handling wear and a little minor oxidation. There are some scattered nicks, scuffs and scratches, most notable in the frontstrap. The action shows operational wear. The screw head is tool marked with a strong slot. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in Very Good condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this pistol. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with one two-tone 10-round Colt Woodsman magazine.

Our Assessment: John M. Browning designed "Colt's Automatic Pistol, Caliber .22", later to become the Woodsman, with the design refined slightly by Colt employees George Tansley and F.C. Chadwick before it was released in 1915. The Woodsman stayed in production until 1977 with four distinct models. This example is a pre-Woodsman, made in 1924 before the Woodsman model designation was officially adopted. This also means that the pistol was produced before High Velocity .22 LR ammunition was as common as it is today, and this pistol is configured for use with Standard Velocity ammunition. The pistol is in Very Good overall condition with about 87% of its original blued finish remaining. The bore has some light erosion and minor pitting, but the rifling is still well defined and the mechanics are still quite strong. The pre-Woodsman Models are also very collectable and we would expect this one to be no different. The fit and finish on these pistols is better than on many guns made today, enhancing their collectability. Please see our photos and good luck!