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Colt Woodsman Match Target, 2nd Series - #142242-S .22LR
4 1/2" Barrel

~ Made 1954 ~


The Colt Match Target in 4 1/2" configuration is rare. A Colt Match Target, Second Series 4 1/2" is extrememly rare. Here is the opportunity to own a very nice example. This is my favorite configuration of the Colt Woodsman. I have one like it that accompanies me to the range regularly.

This is a great Second Series Match Target, 2nd Series, made in 1954. It remains in good original condition with perfect mechanicals. It has a correct, original, set of dark brown plastic grips. This pistol shows some use, but no abuse. There is a bit of sharp edge wear. The safety lever has white edges. Finish on the grip frame is thinning. And there is a small patch of lost finish on the right side of the slide. There is absolutely no sign of rust or corrosion; just gentle use. It has a perfect bore and doesn't appear to have been fired much. It's tight and sound, with nothing whatsoever amiss.

If I were forced to state an opinion, I just might say the Woodsman Match Target, Second Series, in 4 1/2" configuration is the very best .22 pistol. It has the heft and mass of a full size pistol. It's not quite as "weight forward" as the 6" Match Target. In fact, I think it has the most perfect balance of any .22 pistol. This configuration is more common in the Third Series. It's the Holy Grail when found as a Second Series gun. Need I say more?

Don't miss this rare opportunity to own the best .22 pistol of all time.

~ SOLD! ~



Please note in the above photo: The line extending across the slide behind the slide stop and above the safety is not a scratch. It's a cat hair off my little tabby.

Please note in the above photo: The small blemish to the slide's finish looks much worse in this photo than it does in hand. My bright lights really bring it out. If you shoot right handed, you won't see it anyway. It's on the other side of the pistol!

This pistol has been stripped, cleaned, inspected, properly lubricated, reassembled, and test fired. It is ready to go for another 62 year.

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