Make: Colt

Model: Huntsman

Serial Number: 015732S

Year of Manufacture: Ca. 1968

Caliber: .22 Long Rifle

Action Type: Single Action Semi Auto Pistol fed by Detachable Magazine

Barrel Length: 6”

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a serrated, ramped blade fixed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a square notch dovetailed to the rear of the slide.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered wood. There are a few light nicks and small scratches. There is a tiny loss at the top edge of the right panel. The checkering is well defined. There are no cracks. Overall, the grips are in Very Good condition.

Type of Finish: Blue

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright, the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore, but there is a little stubborn fouling. There are shallow, straight tool marks across each land about 0.5" from the muzzle. In this writer’s opinion, this bore rates about 8 out of 10.

Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 96% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at some edges. There are a few minor nicks and light handling marks. The action shows light operational wear. The screw head is sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in Fine condition.

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

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This handgun comes in a two-piece faux-wood cardboard Colt box with the serial number hand-written on the tray, model-matching label, a single 10-round magazine, manual, and warranty card.

Our Assessment: This is a Colt Huntsman pistol, made ca. 1968. It has a 6" round barrel, fixed sights and a heel magazine release. 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 and the Woodsman stayed in production until 1974. Like the Challenger, the Huntsman model was introduced in 1950 as a lower cost alternative to the Woodsman. It shares the same basic construction and quality craftsmanship as the Woodsman with a few distinguishing features. The Huntsman had a simplified magazine release, simple fixed sights, and a flat muzzle instead of the rounded muzzle of the Woodsman, even saving just a little more with a smooth trigger which has a consistent curve. This trigger was easier to manufacture than the Woodsman's serrated trigger which has curves at the top and bottom with a little bit of a flat in the middle. This pistol is in Fine overall condition with about 96% of its original finish retaining a strong bore. Whether you're looking for a classy plinker or want to round out your Colt collection, this Colt Huntsman would be a nice pony to add to your stable. Please see our photos and good luck in your bidding!