Manufactured in 1938. This target pistol features a 6-5/8" blued heavy barrel, with "Kelly type" front sight and rear sight that is adjustable for windage and elevation. Left side panel of the barrel is stamped "MATCH TARGET" with the iconic bullseye. The top of the barrel is stamped with the Colt Hartford address and patent number in two un-equal lines. Colt commercial blued frame with "THE WOODSMAN" markings on the left side of the frame. Left side of the slide is stamped "COLT AUTOMATIC/CAL..22 LONG RIFLE" followed by the Rampant Colt trademark. Matte finish on top of the barrel, frame and slide. The serial number "MT1527" is located on the base of the grip frame. The left side of the trigger guard bow is stamped with a "P" assembler's mark above the Colt "VP/triangle" proof mark. Fitted with walnut "Elephant Ear" checkered wrap-around grips with silver Colt medallions. Includes a fully blued factory 10 round magazine marked "COLT WOODSMAN CAL. 22. L.R. MATCH TARGET MOD." on the base. CALIBER: .22 LR. S/N: MT1527. FFL STATUS: Curio & Relic.

The barrel retains 80% original blue with most wear at the muzzle and along the edges. A few spots of oxidation and very faint pitting on the right side center of the barrel. The frame and slide retains 85% original blue with most wear on the top rear of the back strap. The grips show wear in the checkering, a few light indentations on the left side and some light staining. Good bore and mechanics.