Colt Woodsman Serial Number

Woodsman

Then there are the Colt Targetman with serials ending with 'C' and 'S'. The just plain old Woodsman with a straight serial number of 49946, would have been made in 1926. The numbers that year started at 45200, and ended around 50999. Dfariswheel, Jan 6, 2005. Woodsman First Series (1915 - 1947) Pre-Woodsman 1st Series Target.22 LR 6.5' Blue, Serial Number 863 (1916) pencil barrel. Factory Presentation Pre-Woodsman 1st Series Target.22 LR 6.5' Blue, Serial Number 1468 Presented by Colt President Col. Robinson to Phil B. 1916) Pre-Woodsman 1st Series Target.22LR 6.5' Blue, Serial Number 5952 (1917) pencil. Woodsman 3rd Series Huntsman S Master Colt Custom Shop Limited Edition 1 of 400.22LR 4.5' Royal Blue, Cased, Serial Number 314974S (1983) Gun of the Month April 2020. Year / Serial Number 1847 1 1848 2000. The Colt Woodsman is a semi-automatic sporting pistol manufactured by the U.S. Colt's Manufacturing Company from 1915 to 1977. It was designed by John Moses Browning. The frame design changed over time, in three distinct series: series one being 1915–1941, series two 1947–1955, and series three being 1955–1977.

Colt Woodsman.22 cal. Pistol, serial No. Colt Woodsman.22 cal. Pistol, serial No. 11037-S, semi-automatic, owner's name at top of grip, includes two clips and additional set wooden grips, COLT WOODSMAN THIRD SERIES AUTOMATIC PISTOL, COLT WOODSMAN THIRD SERIES AUTOMATIC PISTOL, Serial number 161133-S.22 caliber.

THE THREE SERIES

There are three series of Woodsman pistols, corresponding to three basic frame designs. First Series refers to all those built on the S frame as it existed prior to and during World War Two. Second Series includes all versions built on the second S frame design from late 1947 until mid 1955, and Third Series means the third S frame design as used from 1955 to the end of regular production in 1977. SerialColt woodsman serial number search

MODELS

Each series of the Woodsman had a Sport Model with a 4-1/2 inch round barrel, a Target Model with a 6 or 6-5/8 inch round barrel, and a Match Target Model with a heavy, flat sided barrel. For the First Series Match Target that flat sided barrel was 6-5/8 inches in length, while in the post war versions it was either 4-1/2 or 6 inches.

The very similar Challenger, Huntsman, and Targetsman were attempts by Colt to meet price competition from less costly .22 pistols and were made during the post-WWII years only. The Challenger (Second Series) was replaced by the nearly identical Huntsman (Third Series) when the Third Series was introduced in 1955. The Targetsman, basically a slightly upgraded Huntsman, was added to the line in 1959.

All post-WWII type Colts built on the S frame, both Second and Third Series, including the Sport, Target, Match Target, Challenger, Huntsman, and Targetsman, have an alphabetic suffix to the serial number.

First Series (1915-1947)
Colt Woodsman Serial Number
The First Series Woodsman can be easily recognized by its distinctive profile, which resembles the German Luger in the rakish grip angle. The serial number also provides a sure means of identification. First Series Sport and Target models have no alphabetic prefix or suffix. The First Series Match Target has the prefix MT.
  • If the serial number is on the front strap and contains only numeric characters, with no alphabetic characters, it is a First Series Sport or Target. The only difference between the Sport and the Target models is the barrel length.
  • If the only alphabetic characters in the serial number are MT, it is a First Series Match Target.
    • Second Series (1947-1955)

    The Second Series Woodsmans: Sport, Target, and Match Target, have a push button magazine release, as on the Government Model 45. The Challenger has a spring catch at the butt.

  • If it has a push button magazine release just aft of the trigger guard, it is a Second Series Woodsman Sport, Target, or Match Target.
  • If it is marked Challenger, it is a Second Series. Although part of the Second Series, the Challenger model has a spring catch at the butt, similar to Third Series models. The Challenger will always have a C suffix to the serial number.
    • Third Series (1955-1977)

    All Third Series models: Sport, Target, Match Target, Huntsman, and Targetsman, have a magazine catch at the heel of the butt. In addition, they all have an alphabetic suffix to the serial number: either an S or a C.

  • If the magazine release is at the heel of the butt,
    • AND
  • the pistol has an S at the end of the serial number,
    • Then it is a Third Series.
  • If it is marked Huntsman, it is a Third Series.
  • If it is marked Targetsman, it is a Third Series.
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    Colt Woodsman Serial Number

    Last revised on June 28, 2009

    Colt Woodsman Serial Numbers By Year

    • Colt Military Model 1905-Semi-automatic handgun,
      .45ACP, rare model: one of only 500 produced with factory slotted back strap to accept shoulder stock (stock not included), Left side of slide has standard markings including ... [more like this]
    • Colt Woodsman . Long Rifle Target PistolSerial
      #10638-5. Overall 98% finish with excellent grips. Bore is very good with minor pitting. 6' barrel. 10' overall.Provenance: The Estate of Walter T. Price, Jr. of Orange, ... [more like this]
    • **Colt Woodsman Semi Automatic Pistol.Serial
      # 085202S The Woodsman sports model with a 4 - 1/2' barrel, adjustable rear sight, blued finish, checkered walnut stock, and was manufactured in 1950. Arguably the finest ... [more like this]
    • **Colt Woodsman 3rd Series Match Target Pistol.Serial
      # 230832-S This pistol was manufactured in 1968. It is a fine example of a top of the line Colt Target Series chambered for the .22 LR cartridge. Features include a 6' heavy ... [more like this]
    • *COLT WOODSMAN SEMI-AUTO PISTOL. Cal. 22
      LR. SN 149111. Blue finish with 6-5/8' tapered rnd bbl, adjustable partridge front sight & adjustable rear sight with full checkered walnut grips & an orig all blue magazine. ... [more like this]
    • **Colt Woodsman Semi-Automatic Pistol.Serial
      # 020206S This is a Woodsman second series sport model manufactured in 1948. It is a semi-automatic chambered for the .22 LR cartridge with a 4-1/2' barrel, adjustable target ... [more like this]
    • A late 1st Series Colt Woodsman semi-automatic
      pistol Serial no. 185974 for 1947, .22 Long Rifle. 6 5/8 inch barrel. Blued finish. Checkered brown plastic grips. With Colt factory letter. Condition: Excellent as refinished. ... [more like this]
    • COLT WOODSMAN THIRD SERIES AUTOMATIC PISTOL,
      Serial number 161133-S. .22 caliber. Plastic grips. Sport model.. In accordance with Federal Firearms regulations, lots 1081, 1081A, 1082, 1083, must be picked up in person ... [more like this]
    • Colt 22-LR Woodsman Match pistol circa 1960
      serial number 139211; semi-automatic adjustable rear sight blued finish molded composition Colt grips. overall L9' barrel L4 1/2' ***Subject to State & Federal Firearms ... [more like this]
    • **Colt Match Target Woodsman Pistol.Serial
      # 128990-S Manufactured in 1953, it is of the highest quality, magazine fed, semi automatic, chambered for the .22 long rifle cartridge. Features include 6' heavy barrel, ... [more like this]
    • PISTOL - .22 caliber Colt Woodsman semi-automatic
      pistol, serial #153309, walnut grips and original blueing, comes with brown leather holster and one clip, 3' barrel, 8 1/4' overall, very good condition. ... [more like this]
    • Colt Woodsman First Model, Target, .22 cal,
      serial #156486, all guns sold in accordance with Federal Firearms Laws, $15 transfer fee each gun ... [more like this]
    • A Colt Woodsman 3rd Series Target Model semi-automatic
      pistol Serial no. 171382-S for 1956, .22 Long Rifle. 6 inch barrel. Blued finish. Checkered walnut grips. Condition: Excellent. ... [more like this]
    • A silver-inlaid Colt Woodsman semi-automatic
      pistol Serial no. 54179 for 1927, .22 Long Rifle. 6 inch barrel. Blued finish. Front sides of frame inlaid with silver inscriptions in ovals, right side; Jan/1927, left side; ... [more like this]
    • A pre-war Colt Woodsman Target semi-automatic
      pistol Serial no. 428102 for 1926, .22 Long Rifle. 6 inch barrel. Blued finish. Checkered walnut grips. Condition: Fine. Retaining 70-75% blue finish showing edge and muzzle ... [more like this]
    • A pre-war Colt Woodsman Target semi-automatic
      pistol Serial no. 127481 for 1939, .22 Long Rifle. 6 inch barrel. Blued finish. Checkered walnut grips. Condition: Excellent. Showing very slight muzzle and edge wear, the ... [more like this]
    • Colt Woodsman Target Semi Pistol.** Serial
      # 146345-S. Caliber: .22. Barrel length: 4 - 1/2'. Includes original box and paperwork. Includes one extra factory sealed magazine. Bluing wear on muzzle, frame, and pistol ... [more like this]
    • Colt Woodsman Semi-Automatic Pistol serial
      #181042-5; .22 long rifle caliber; the barrel 6' long; checkered and thermoplastic stock; 10' long overall; accompanied with 3 magazines and soft case. ... [more like this]
    • Colt Pre-Woodsman . Long Rifle Target PistolSerial
      #2172. Overall 90% finish with minor scratches. Grips are very good. Bore is good with moderate pitting. 6.625' barrel. 10.5' overall.Provenance: The Estate of Walter T. ... [more like this]
    • COLT WOODSMAN MODEL SINGLE ACTION SEMI-AUTOMATIC
      PISTOL, .22 lr caliber, 6' barrel, blued finish, imitation stag grips, ten shot magazine, bottom mag release, slide stop and hold open, adjustable rear sight, serial #176389-S, ... [more like this]