Make: Colt

Model: Woodsman Target Model, 1st Series

Serial Number: 92918

Year of Manufacture: 1934

Caliber: .22 Long Rifle, serrated mainspring housing indicates compatibility with high-velocity ammunition.

Action Type: Single Action Semi-Auto fed by Removable Magazine

Barrel Length: 6 5/8"

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade screw-secured to a slotted base fixed to the front of the barrel. The front sight is adjustable for elevation and has had a spot of white paint applied to the rear face. The rear sight is a square notch sight adjustable for windage and dovetailed into the slide.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered walnut. The grips show even minor handling wear with a few tiny marks. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Fine condition.

Type of Finish: Blued

Finish Originality: Original, the slide is serial-matched to the frame.

Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright and the rifling is sharp. There are a few spots of faint erosion and a little stubborn fouling in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 9/10.

Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 87% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. There is handling wear in the grip areas. The barrel has minor finish wear at the muzzle on each side. There are some scattered light nicks, small scratches and light scuffing. There are some tiny spots of minor oxidation. 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 a single two-tone 10-round Colt Woodsman magazine.

Our Assessment: This is a Colt Woodsman 1st Series Target Model pistol with a 6 5/8" barrel and checkered walnut grips. The magazine release is on the bottom of the grip, characteristic of the 1st and 3rd Series. 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. Sportsmen favored the 4 1/2" Sport Model but the Target model had a longer sight radius for its adjustable sights.

This Target Model is in Very Good overall condition, showing light wear for its age of over 90 years. It has a great bore and strong mechanics and includes a correct two-tone Woodsman magazine. The early 1st Series Models are very collectible and we would expect this one to be no different. It should also still make for a fun shooter. Please see our photos and good luck!