Manufactured in 1956 and subsequently beautifully custom engraved and gold inlaid by Master Engraver W.O. Woodard. This pistol is pictured in the book "Gun Engraving Review" by E.C. Prudhomme on page 54 with the caption "Both sides of Colt match target have inlaid borders and rampant colt. Scroll is in relief." and on page 283 of the 1964 Gun Digest with the caption "W.O. Woodard inlaid the rampant Colt in gold and outlined the slide, frame and barrel with gold borders. The metal work plus the custom target grips make this Colt Match Target Woodsman unique." The sides of the barrel, frame and slide are very nicely floral scroll engraved with a punch dot background. Each is also gold inlaid wire bordered. The left side of the barrel is marked with the one line address in a panel, the left side of the slide is marked "COLT AUTOMATIC/CAL. 22 LONG RIFLE" in a panel, the left rear of the barrel has a white gold inlaid relief Rampant Colt over "MATCH TARGET" in a banner. The serial number is on the opposite side in a banner. The grip straps are serrated. Ramped front blade sight, adjustable rear target sight, blue Colt marked magazine and fitted with smooth custom laminated thumb rest target grips. The pistol comes in a wooden case with vinyl on the sides, black velvet fitted lining and 50 round bullet block.

Masterfully embellished to near mint with only light handling/storage marks. The case is very fine with some of the vinyl peeling off.