Colt Woodsman .22 - The Firearms Forum

TomSwift · 03-21-2007, 01:06 PM

I found this pistol among my late father's possessions. It appears in to be in like new condition, but I know is has been fired because he saved a paper target in the box. I think he purchased it in the late '60's or early '70's but I don't know if it was new or used when he bought it. Probably used as he usually bought these from pawn shops. The box is cardboard with a woodgrain covering. I would like to know the age and approximate value of this piece. Thanks

johnston3407 · 03-21-2007, 05:55 PM

Some of the experts will be along soon to help you, but wow that sure is a beautiful pistol. Let me know how much you want for it.

22WRF · 03-21-2007, 08:33 PM

Blue Book is $850 but with the box and papers I would say it will bring more
DOM 1968

durk · 03-21-2007, 11:04 PM

I have a Colt Huntsman. Not much different than the Woodsman. Not in as good as shape as yours but I have put 1,000s of rounds through it, dropped it in a muddy pond, just really used the heck out of it. I love that gun. My wife used it to take her concealed carry class. Nice .22 you have!

berto64 · 03-22-2007, 05:30 AM

Beautiful!

With all the provenance (box, papers, belonged to family member, etc.) It would also add to the value if you can find an old photo of him using it or holding it, or In a holster on his belt or something similar.

Mark · 03-22-2007, 08:50 AM

What if the target was a factory test target?

Early target guns had these included sometimes.
Mark

WarSteed · 03-22-2007, 03:25 PM

Wow, that brings back memories... when i used to commercial fish in Alaska during high school my skipper would hand me his Woodsman .22 and toss an empty soda can out on the water and let me have at it. I was quite proud that i could make that can jump out of the water on a rocking 32ft fishing vessel. =)

03-21-2007, 01:06 PM	#1
TomSwift Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 9	Colt Woodsman .22 I found this pistol among my late father's possessions. It appears in to be in like new condition, but I know is has been fired because he saved a paper target in the box. I think he purchased it in the late '60's or early '70's but I don't know if it was new or used when he bought it. Probably used as he usually bought these from pawn shops. The box is cardboard with a woodgrain covering. I would like to know the age and approximate value of this piece. Thanks Attached Images -->

03-21-2007, 05:55 PM	#2
johnston3407 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: South Coast of Mississippi Posts: 592	Re: Colt Woodsman .22 Some of the experts will be along soon to help you, but wow that sure is a beautiful pistol. Let me know how much you want for it.

03-21-2007, 08:33 PM	#3
22WRF Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pea Ridge, FL Contributor Posts: 4,251	Re: Colt Woodsman .22 Blue Book is $850 but with the box and papers I would say it will bring more DOM 1968 __________________ NRA GOA CCRKBA Happiness is a warm barrel

03-21-2007, 11:04 PM	#4
durk Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,026	Re: Colt Woodsman .22 I have a Colt Huntsman. Not much different than the Woodsman. Not in as good as shape as yours but I have put 1,000s of rounds through it, dropped it in a muddy pond, just really used the heck out of it. I love that gun. My wife used it to take her concealed carry class. Nice .22 you have! __________________ Durk

03-22-2007, 05:30 AM	#5
berto64 VMBB Admin Staff Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Owyhee County, Idaho Contributor Posts: 7,385	Re: Colt Woodsman .22 Beautiful! With all the provenance (box, papers, belonged to family member, etc.) It would also add to the value if you can find an old photo of him using it or holding it, or In a holster on his belt or something similar. __________________ Be who you are & say what you will, Those that matter won't mind and those that mind don't matter. I'm a bitter clinger, One Nation Under God.

03-22-2007, 08:50 AM	#6
Mark V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 314	Re: Colt Woodsman .22 What if the target was a factory test target? Early target guns had these included sometimes. Mark

03-22-2007, 03:25 PM	#7
WarSteed V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 188	Re: Colt Woodsman .22 Wow, that brings back memories... when i used to commercial fish in Alaska during high school my skipper would hand me his Woodsman .22 and toss an empty soda can out on the water and let me have at it. I was quite proud that i could make that can jump out of the water on a rocking 32ft fishing vessel. =)