There were no markings as to model or caliber on the frame or barrel. The slides were marked on the LH side “Colt Automatic Caliber 22 Long Rifle” inĢ lines. The serial numbers started at #1 whichĪlso provides a sure means of identification, with this serial number located on the front strap of the grip, and contains only numericĬharacters, with NO alphabetical suffix characters. Which resembles the German Luger and the later Ruger Standard model, both having the This pre-Woodsman and the First Model can be easily recognized by its distinctive profile, There was no inscription on the LH side of the frame at the location where theīarrel threads into it. The first Colt 22 RF automatic was marketed as Colt Automatic Target Pistol. The SSA (Peacemaker), G for the Government model (1911), "I" for the Python, "M"įor the 1903/1908 32/380 semi-auto and "N" for the 1908 25ACP, etc. Number that the Colt factory assigned to this model. Mid 1955, and the Third Series means the third “S” frame design as used fromġ955 to the end of regular production in 1977. Includes all versions built on the "second" frame design from late 1947 until The actualįirst model Woodsman (that had that name on it) as it existed prior to andĭuring World War Two, was basically the same as the pre-Woodsman. Have NOT been marked Woodsman, however for general purposes it is a Woodsman,īut for collectors it is called the pre-Woodsman as noted below. The models referred to here are all those pistols built on the “S”įrame as designated by the Colt factory. Series, like different barrel lengths, sights or grips, etc. There are also some sub-series within the There are three basic series of Woodsman pistols, corresponding to The average owner insight to this series. This article is a brief rendition of the Colt "Woodsman series, and will give ARE THREE DISTINCT SERIES (maybe even 4 or 5 depending on how fine you interpret it)
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