Manufactured in 1942, this is a Colt Woodsman Target pistol purchased by the Army Ordnance and is possibly one of an estimated total of 3,962 pistols purchased by the U.S. military during the Second World War. The right side of the frame is marked with the inspectors initials "G.H.D.", and the reverse is marked "THE WOODSMAN" above the lightly stamped crossed cannon Ordnance final inspection mark. The left rear of the barrel is marked with the "MATCH/bullseye/TARGET" marking. Pinned blade front and adjustable rear target sights. The two-line address/patent marking is on top of the barrel, and the caliber marking with the Rampant Colt is on the left side of the slide. The left side of the trigger guard bow is stamped with an "m" assembler's mark above the Colt "VP" triangle proofmark, and the number "37" is on the reverse. Blue magazine marked "COLT WOODSMAN / CAL. 22 L.R." on the bottom and fitted with extended checkered plastic grips with the Rampant Colt molded at the tops. Removable collection mark on the trigger guard. No factory letter is available to writer at time of description, so we cannot substantiate the military inspection.

Excellent. 90% plus original blue finish remains with some areas of light edge wear, surface scratches, and some scattered light pin prick pitting visible on the lower back grip strap. Grips are also excellent with sharp checkering. Mechanically excellent.