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Lot 1312:WWII U.S. Colt Match Target Woodsman Pistol with Factory Letter

August 16th, 2025|Bedford, TX
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Lot 1312:WWII U.S. Colt Match Target Woodsman Pistol with Factory Letter

August 16th, 2025|Bedford, TX
Estimated Price$2,250 - $3,500
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Exceptional World War II G.H.D. Inspected U.S. Colt First Series Match Target Woodsman Semi-Automatic Pistol with Factory Letter

Manufactured in 1943, the included factory letter confirms this pistol's configuration, including a six and a half inch long barrel chambered for .22 caliber, blue finish, and type of grips not listed, when included in a shipment of 525 pistols sent to the U.S. Navy Supply Depot in Norfolk, Virginia, on September 14, 1943. Features pinned blade front and adjustable target notch rear sights, the two-line Colt address and patent number roll-marked on top of the barrel with "MATCH/bullseye/TARGET" on the left side, The caliber designation and Rampant Colt roll-marked on the left of the slide, "THE WOODSMAN" legend roll-marked on the left side of the frame along with a "ordnance wheel" acceptance stamp, "G.H.D." (Lt. Col. Guy H. Drewry) inspector initials stamped on the right side of the frame, along with Colt "P" and "triangle/VP" factory proofs on the left side of the trigger guard with "74" on the right side, and the serial number marked on the bottom-left of the grip frame. Fitted with a pair of extended checkered brown plastic grips with imprinted Colt logos and a two-tone blued magazine with proper "CAL.22/COLT" roll-mark on the base.

ConditionExceptionally fine, retaining 80% original blue finish with some scattered minor edge wear, some scattered minor patches of spotting/freckling, thinning on the grip straps with mostly brown patina, some light handling wear, and clear roll-marks. The grips are very fine with some minor handling wear in the mostly crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent.
Details
ManufacturerColt
ModelMatch Target Woodsman
TypePistol
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Handgun
Caliber / Gauge22 LR
Barrel6 1/2 inch slab side
Finishblue
Gripplastic
Bore conditionThe bore is shiny with very strong rifling.

Item LocationBedford, TX
Views201
Catalog page315
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