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. These pistols represented the last of the First Series Woodsmans. This pistol has the post-war blue finish with the standard two line address and patent marking on the top 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 upper left front of the trigger guard is marked with the letter "R" over the Colt triangle "VP" proof, with "71" on the opposite. Elevation adjustable 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 marked magazine and fitted with checkered extended plastic grips with the "COLT" over the Rampant Colt in a circle molded at the top.

Excellent. The pistol retains 97% original blue finish with some muzzle and high edge wear, as well as some thinning on the barrel and a few scratches on the right side of the frame above the trigger. The grips are as new. The markings are crisp and clear. Mechanically excellent.