Manufactured in 1955, this is a rare example of a U.S. Coast Guard shipped Colt Woodsman Match Target pistol. The included factory letter confirms the current configuration (grips not listed) as well as sale to Joseph A. Lorch in Washington D.C. and shipment to the U.S. Coast Guard Supply Center in Jersey City, New Jersey on 22 December 1955. Bolstered by the two included U.S. Coast Guard pistol marksmanship medals, it is likely that these pistols were initially intended for the branch's pistol competition teams. The right side of the pistol is stamped "U.S. COAST GUARD" below the serial number. It appears that this pistol then passed into the possession of two other government agencies, with "NASA" marked on the right above the serial number for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and is marked TVA/298860" on the left, likely for the Tennessee Valley Authority. Both of these markings have been done in electropencil. The pistols otherwise has standard markings and features. Includes the previously mentioned factory letter and Coast Guard medals as well as a pair of hardwood, thumbrest, target type grips.

Very fine retains 90% of the original blue finish with some scattered light handling marks and light edge wear, as well as the markings mentioned above. The grips are also very fine with a few scattered minor handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. A rare opportunity to own a Colt Woodsman pistol associated with the U.S. Coast Guard and multiple government agencies!