I tried to look it up on gun broker but i had no luck. Dec 10, 2015 the colt woodsman, and pre woodsman, is as solid a pistol today as it was in 1915. As a result, any table of manufacture dates by serial number for the first series match target can only be approximate at best. Apr 07, 2017 it depends on the area youre in and the dealer. It has a heavy barrel and was designed as a bullseye match pistol. I say he had a hand in it because this one was not designed by him alone. Colt pistols and revolvers for firearms collectors woodsman third series models collectors information. A colt woodsman is one of the top 20 handguns ever designed. When introduced in 1915, it was named the colt automatic pistol, caliber.
Colt woodsman match target range report gun and game. Sell your colt woodsman for free today on gunsamerica. Colt automatic pistols is dedicated to collectors and enthusiasts of military and commercial colt pistols, colt revolvers, colt firearms and accessories. Since this is a pretty niche gun, being an unfired and clearly collectible colt, we enlisted the help of some of the blue book of gun values staff. A good shooting condition woodsman is a great choice for a. I have provided input to the blue book of gun values for. For higher grade woodsmans the value depends on the exact condition. What is the value of a 22 caliber colt ruger style semi automatic pistol stamped with 1903 and 1918. Colt guns colt single actions 1st generation page 1. Altamont colt woodsman grips only fit the 2nd series with the push button release just behind the trigger guard. Jun 30, 2009 download a pdf with pricing, value and reference information for colt firearms, courtesy of the standard catalog of firearms.
One is the woodsman target, the other is the woodsman sport. Condition is everything and original box, papers, etc. Grips are near excellent with only for sale by seymourj on gunsamerica 959694452. The colt woodsman was made in three distinct series and each series had three models. He has the original box and all the papers that came with it. All are in near perfect condition, and i have boxes for all three. Colt pistols and revolvers for firearms collectors woodsman second series models collectors information. No potmetal castings,plastic or stamped tin were used in its construction. What is the value of a colt woodsman 22 caliber pistol answers. Need help trying to figure the value of a 1950 colt woodsman. Jun 25, 2008 hey bro stemple dont know the value of it but i. Buy colt woodsman pistols for sale at auction invaluable. There are millions of pistols and revolvers bearing the colt name attesting to the companys keen knowledge of shooters needs coupled with the ability to deliver a quality product.
Gun values by gun digest brings you the authority of our annual gun pricing guide, the standard catalog of firearms, in a simple online package. Jan 04, 2010 bob is probably the authority on this pistol. Finding the blue book value of your new and used firearms, including pistols, rifles, shotguns, airguns, and blackpowder guns is easy with the number one. A woodsman can be a fine shooter, in excellent mechanical condition, but have little collector interest if the bluing is worn or if nonfactory modifications have been made.
Just looking at a high standard pistol and you can see its roots. It was rebuilt once by colt in the 60s, and had a stonger mainspring put. My book lists two versions of the woodsman that look similar to that one. The largest price ever for a gun was at the end of last year, a colt walker sold at a julia auction that set the buyer. Much of what you read elsewhere is based on bobs research and his decades of networking with other colt woodsman collectors. Said my friend and fellow firearms instructor ken hackathorn holding up a 1911. Her father has been unable to get an accurate appraisal, so she asked us to help. She asked how could i remember that, easy i had just bought my first colt woodsman that day, not what she wanted to hear by the way. This is the heavy barrel target variation of the 3rd series woodsman pistol. If you are looking for something like a vintage colt automatic pistol box, it is a good idea to see what you can find in the used section on ebay first. Rifles including bolt action, lever action and rimfire. Colt woodsman first edition the firearms forum the buying. As romans reference points out, there is a significant difference in value between the submodels, such as between sports and the match targets, for example.
Browse all new and used colt pistols woodsman for sale and buy with. Up for sale today we have a truly oneofakind pistol. Blue book values what a dealer would offer you, add around 20% for retail values. The story of colt pistols is written indelibly across the pages of 168 years of history. I was told by a local gunshop owner it would grade 90% or a little higher, slight blueing loss on the backstrap, but he wouldnt venture a guess on. Vintage colt woodsman automatic pistol instructions brochure target. We have parts, accessories and schematics for your firearm needs.
Colt woodsman pocket guide bob rayburns colt woodsman pages. They say imitation is the greatest form of flattery. It is a great shooting pistol, performs flawlessly, and is a comfort to shoot. Keep checking back to browse our constantly changing inventory of collectible colt guns and colt revolvers for sale or see a full list of our new arrivals. Colt vintage hunting books and manuals for sale ebay. Probably the first gun i would take in a survival situation if food percurement was the main purpose. New and used colt pistols and revolvers for sale on. There is also a category note that mentions 100 percent as new condition pistols with box, accessories, and original paperwork can sell for double or triple the 98 percent condition value. All information compiled in this firearm evaluation using the blue book of gun values online database and photo percentage grading system is ed 2012 by blue book publications, inc. Colt model 1902 sporting pistol colt model 1902 military pistol colt model 1903 pocket pistol colt model 1903 hammerless. Colt woodsman faqs bob rayburns colt woodsman pages. Order colt woodsman match target parts with numrich gun parts.
Today, for the first time, i shoot my newly repaired colt woodsman match target 3rd series with a 6 inch barrel. Value depends on condition, alterations, condition of the original stocks, etc. Colt guns colt prewar automatics page 1 collectors. At, you can purchase pistols from a trusted online source. When i turned 21, i got my first concealed weapons permit and that pistol was a constant companion to me, riding in a nelson shoulder holster for many years. If multiple models appear for your serial number simply match the date with the appropriate model, as certain vintage firearms can share serial numbers between different models. This is a discussion forum for colt firearms enthusiasts. Like most colt automatic pistols, john browning had a hand in the design of the woodsman.
Find pistols for sale at, the worlds largest gun auction site. The colt woodsman was a semiautomatic pistol designed by john moses browning. Buying a secondhand colt box can be a good way to expand your options and make sure you are seeing all the kinds of original factory cases that you can get from this brand. Download a pdf with pricing, value and reference information for colt firearms, courtesy of the standard catalog of firearms. I have provided input to the blue book of gun values for several years, and as of the 2005 edition i also contribute to the standard catalog of firearms. Colt guns, colt paterson, colt walker for sale collectors. While the value of a collectible gun is affected by many factors, condition and originality are among the most important. Search or browse models and manufacturer info for free. This is a colt woodsman match target bullseye 1st series that is stunningly engraved by jim sornberger with beautiful gold inlays all around. Amoskeag auction company, january 2005 451 above left the second series woodsman came with two grip adapters, to provide for different sized hands. In production from 1915 to 1977, the colt factory in hartford turned out more than 600,000 of the various woodsman models.
Of course this is blue book, market value might get more or less. Originally, it was intended as a targetshooting pistol or, perhaps, something to take the occasional, rabbit, grouse or squirrel. You can buy pistols with confidence from thousands of sellers who list every day. Also he said he only took shooting one time and fired less than 10 shots through it. A 3rd series colt woodsman match target 22 pistol with a 6 inch barrel.
Has about 95% original nickel finish, just a bit dulled. The colt woodsman is a semiautomatic sporting pistol manufactured by the u. One pistol has custom grips, the other two have the original colt. Colt gun original factory boxescases for sale in stock ebay. Above, bottom right this shows the screw for mounting the. Jul 30, 2014 a 3rd series colt woodsman match target 22 pistol with a 6 inch barrel. Colts manufacturing company firearms, handguns, pistols, rifles, revolvers. There are several serious colt woodsman collectors there thatll help. An early first series colt woodsman pistol and magazine. Do some careful research on that colt, try the blue book of gun values, most real gunstores have one hiding behind the counter. Enter the serial number, without spaces or dashes, to search the database. Browse a huge inventory of colt firearms for sale at cabela s, including the legendary colt. Prior to today i have never fired this pistol, i have other.
Since this is a pretty niche gun, being an unfired and clearly collectible colt, we enlisted the help of some of the blue book of gun values staff for their expert analysis. What is the value of a 3rd series colt woodsman 22 automatic pistol. The value of the stocks, in excellent original condition, can actually exceed the value of a lower condition gun. There have been plenty of woodsman imitators over the years.
Vintage colt woodsman automatic pistol instructions brochure target sport model. The extended plastic stocks, as used on the military version of the match target, will fit on any 1st series colt woodsman and are not to be confused with the one piece elephant ear stocks. Ive got three colt woodsman 3rd series match target pistols for sale or trade. A woodsman that is 100% new, in the original box, with all original papers and accessories, is worth a lot more than one that is almost as nice. Colt firearms, colt guns, colt pistols, revolvers, ri. Check out auction arms, gun broker and guns america. Colt handguns for sale online colt pistols and colt. What is the value of a colt woodsman 22 caliber pistol. Best place to get lots of feedback is the colt forum. The colt woodsman succumbedas many of our nowviewedas. This is a bucket list pistol for me, that and the colt super.
What is the value of colt woodsman automatic 22 long rifles. Jan 03, 20 colt 22 cal automatic pistol, the woodsman. Brownings answer was a slanted magazine that positioned each cartridge slightly in front of the one below it, preventing the rims from catching. Collecting the colt woodsman is a hobby for me, not a business. Ernest hemingway writing about the colt woodsman 1938.
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Colt challenger value the firearms forum the buying. Aug 14, 2018 made near the end of the prewar series, this colt woodsman sport model came out of the colt hartford factory in 1941. I have provided input to the blue book of gun values for several years, and as of the 2005 edition i also contribute to the standard catalog of. Brownings original design, the colt woodsman semiautomatic sporting pistol was manufactured from 1915 to 1977 in three distinct series. The woodsman bullseye model was numbered in nonsequential blocks, so a gun with a lower serial number might well have been assembled and shipped later than one with a higher serial number. The more collectible the gun is, the more difference the extra fine condition and the accessories make.