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.22 LR Semi-Automatic Pistol, 1966 C&R. Make: Colt
Model: Woodsman Match Target
Serial Number: 219909-S
Year of Manufacture: 1966
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Action Type: Single Action Semi Auto Pistol fed by Detachable Magazine
Barrel Length: 4 1/2" Fluted Slab Side
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade pinned to a serrated, ramped base fixed to the barrel. The rear sight is an Elliason flat-topped square-notch leaf in a fully adjustable mount pinned to the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered walnut with thumb rest on the left panel for a right handed shooter. The grips show light handling wear with a few scattered marks. The right panel has a repaired chip at the top-rear. The checkering is well defined. Overall, the grips are in Good-plus condition as repaired.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with sharp rifling. There is infrequent minor erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion, this bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 96% of its metal finish. The finish is lightly thinning at most edges, more notable at sharp corners. There are a few scattered light nicks and thin scratches. The action shows minor operational wear. The screw heads are 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 requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This handgun comes with a total of two 10-round magazines.
Our Assessment: This is a Colt Woodsman 3rd Series Match Target Model pistol, made in 1966. It has a fluted slab-side barrel, 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 Sport Model, but the Match Target was the top of the line and a favorite of bullseye target competitors.
The pistol is in Fine overall condition with light wear consistent with responsible use. The bore is great, the mechanics are strong. A Colt collector who doesn't yet have a Match Target in their stable should consider this for their first MT. Whether you're adding to your collection or want a high-quality, American-made target pistol, this Match Target will make a great addition. Please see our photos and good luck in your bidding!
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