Manufactured in 1947, this is an example of one of a few thousand guns that was assembled from leftover pre-war parts. These guns were often a mix of pre-war and post-war type finishes and markings, and most have the plastic extended grips from the U.S. contract Match Target pistols. This pistol has the post-war blue finish. Standard two line address and patent marking on the left side of the barrel. "THE WOODSMAN" is on the left side of the frame and "COLT AUTOMATIC/CAL..22 LONG RIFLE" followed by the Rampant Colt on the left side of the slide and the serial number is marked on the front strap. The trigger guard has the number "5" over the Colt triangle "VP" proof, with "56" on the opposite. Fixed blade front and windage adjustable rear sights, serrated trigger, serrated panel on the back strap indicating it was designed for high velocity ammunition, blue Colt Woodsman marked magazine and checkered extended plastic grips with the "COLT" over the Rampant Colt in a circle molded at the top. These shorter barreled Woodsman were introduced in 1933 and were intended as a "take along" pistol due to the Woodsman's popularity with outdoorsmen. With the original two piece maroon box numbered to the gun, with instruction sheet.

Excellent. The pistol retains 98% original blue finish with some minor muzzle and high edge wear, and a small area of flaking on the upper left rear of the slide. The grips are also excellent with a few tiny dings and handling marks, and sharp checkering. The markings remain crisp and clear. Mechanically excellent. The box is very good with a separated corner and partial seam on the lid and some corner and edge wear.