Make: Colt

Model: Woodsman 3rd Series Sport Model

Serial Number: 213115-S

Year of Manufacture: 1965

Caliber: .22 Long Rifle

Action Type: Single Action Semi-Auto with Removable Magazine

Barrel Length: 4 1/2"

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a serrated blade pinned to a serrated, ramped base fixed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a square notch adjustable for windage and elevation in a base pinned to the rear of the slide.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered walnut with thumb rest on the left panel as for a right-handed shooter. The left grip has a notably lighter color with sanding marks under the finish around the thumb rest. There are a few light nicks and handling marks. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Very Good condition as partially refinished.

Type of Finish: Blued

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore, just a little stubborn fouling. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 9/10.

Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 97% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at some edges, most notable at the muzzle on the sides. There are a few scattered minor marks. The action shows minor 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 pistol. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes in the original serial number matching two-piece faux-wood cardboard Colt box with matching end label and matching serial number hand-written on the bottom of the tray. Included in the box is an assortment of factory paperwork including a serial-matching test target. A single 10-round magazine is included.

Our Assessment: This is a Colt Woodsman 3rd Series Sport pistol made in 1965. It has a 4 1/2" barrel with adjustable sights and a claw magazine release characteristic of the 1st and 3rd Series (The Colt Woodsman pistols changed the location of the magazine release from the butt to the left side of the frame and then back to the butt for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Series, respectively). 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 1977. Sportsmen favored the 4 1/2” Sport Model and while many see notable wear from use in the field, this example is in Fine condition with 97% of its original finish remaining. The pistol appears to have seen limited use, though the left grip panel was refinished for some reason. Based on the test target, this should make for quite the shooter, but its high condition will also interest the collectors. Whether you're looking for a shooter or an addition to a collection, this is a nice pony to add to any stable. Please see our photos and good luck!