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1st Series Colt Match Target Woodsman

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:NA
1st Series Colt Match Target Woodsman
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1st Series Colt Match Target Woodsman Semi-Automatic Pistol, #MT7973, .22 LR cal., 6-5/8'' slab-sided barrel, blue finish, checkered walnut ''elephant ear'' grips with silver Colt medallions, blade front sight with white bead, adjustable ''King Pat.'' rear sight, and one solid blue Colt magazine that is marked on the base ''COLT WOODSMAN/CAL. 22 L.R./MATCH TARGET MOD.'' Pistol with standard markings which include the Match Target ''Bullseye'' logo on left side of barrel; left front of triggerguard with ''T/VP'', right side ''23''. Mfg'd in 1940. Condition overall is very good with approx. 87%-90% original blue finish. Much of the finish loss occurs on the backstrap, as well as thinning along some of the highpoints. Metal with general light scratches and other signs of moderate range use. Left side of slide and frame with small and shallow impressions. Factory lettering is clear. Grip condition is consistent with that of the rest of the pistol; grip checkering is nice for its age with only a few mild flat spots; left side with an approx. 1'' long hairline crack that runs vertically in front of the checkering and is not on the extended ''elephant ear'' portion. Magazine retains approx. 85% original blue finish, floorplate lettering is clear. Action is smooth; bright and clean bore rates excellent. Est.: $1,200-$1,800. (C&R)