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Colt Woodsman Pistols

Based on firearms artisan and visionary John M. Browning's original design, the Colt Woodsman semi-automatic sporting pistol was manufactured from 1915 to 1977 in three distinct series: series one, made from 1915 to 1947, series two, produced between 1947 to 1955, and series three, which ran from 1955 until its run ended in 1977.

The Woodsman was produced in three models: Target, Sport, and Match Target. The Woodman's base Target model featured a 6-inch barrel with adjustable front and rear sights. The Sport Model, designed in 1933 for hiking and camping field use, had a 4.5-inch barrel, originally with a fixed sight and later with an adjustable sight. The Match Target Model, which debuted in 1938, featured a heavier barrel with a one piece wrap-around grip called the elephant ear.

From the model's early roots to WWII-era models and later incarnations, the widely-imitated Colt Woodsman remains a highly-sought-after plinking pistol. Colt Woodsman pistols, particularly early models, are often exciting auction finds.


Quick Facts

  • In the series of James Bond-style spoof films, Dean Martin's character Matt Helm preferred the quiet and accurate Colt Woodsman that he once used behind German lines during World War II
  • In 2007 at James D. Julia, Ernest Hemingway's Colt Woodsman Match Target pistol with checkered walnut grips sold for $10,925
  • In October 2011, a pair of engraved pre-World War II Colt Woodsman pistols sold at a James D. Julia auction for $10,350

Recommended Items at Auction

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Colt Woodsman 3rd Series Match Target Semi Auto Pistol
Apr 26, 10:00 AM EDT
Colt Woodsman 3rd Series Match Target Semi Auto Pistol
by Farrin's Country Auctions
Est: $0- $0
$1758 Bids
Colt Woodsman 3rd Model Sport Semi Auto Pistol
Apr 26, 10:00 AM EDT
Colt Woodsman 3rd Model Sport Semi Auto Pistol
by Farrin's Country Auctions
Est: $0- $0
$1504 Bids
Colt Woodsman 3rd Series Sport Model Semi Auto Pistol
Apr 26, 10:00 AM EDT
Colt Woodsman 3rd Series Sport Model Semi Auto Pistol
by Farrin's Country Auctions
Est: $0- $0
$1254 Bids
Colt Woodsman 2nd Series Sport Model Semi Auto Pistol
Apr 26, 10:00 AM EDT
Colt Woodsman 2nd Series Sport Model Semi Auto Pistol
by Farrin's Country Auctions
Est: $0- $0
$1254 Bids
Colt Woodsman Target Model .22 LR Semi Auto Pistol w/ Box
May 17, 10:00 AM CDT
Colt Woodsman Target Model .22 LR Semi Auto Pistol w/ Box
by Kraft Auction Service
Est: $0- $0
$302 Bids
Colt Woodsman 3rd Model Sport Semi Auto Pistol
Apr 26, 10:00 AM EDT
Colt Woodsman 3rd Model Sport Semi Auto Pistol
by Farrin's Country Auctions
Est: $0- $0
$602 Bids
Colt Woodsman 2nd Series Sport Semi Auto Pistol
Apr 26, 10:00 AM EDT
Colt Woodsman 2nd Series Sport Semi Auto Pistol
by Farrin's Country Auctions
Est: $0- $0
$1252 Bids
Colt 22 Automatic Pre-Woodsman .22 LR Semi Auto Target Pistol
May 17, 10:00 AM CDT
Colt 22 Automatic Pre-Woodsman .22 LR Semi Auto Target Pistol
by Kraft Auction Service
Est: $0- $0
$251 Bid
Colt Woodsman 2nd Series Sport Model Semi Auto Pistol
Apr 26, 10:00 AM EDT
Colt Woodsman 2nd Series Sport Model Semi Auto Pistol
by Farrin's Country Auctions
Est: $0- $0
$201 Bid
1930 First Series Colt The Woodsman .22 LR Semi-Auto Pistol w/ Two-Tone Mag
Apr 26, 10:00 AM EDT
1930 First Series Colt The Woodsman .22 LR Semi-Auto Pistol w/ Two-Tone Mag
by Richmond Auctions
Est: $0- $0
$251 Bid
1931 First Series Colt The Woodsman .22 LR Semi-Automatic Pistol
Apr 26, 10:00 AM EDT
1931 First Series Colt The Woodsman .22 LR Semi-Automatic Pistol
by Richmond Auctions
Est: $0- $0
$251 Bid
1939 Colt Woodsman Bullseye Match Target .22 LR Semi-Auto Pistol with Elephant Ear Grips
Apr 26, 10:00 AM EDT
1939 Colt Woodsman Bullseye Match Target .22 LR Semi-Auto Pistol with Elephant Ear Grips
by Richmond Auctions
Est: $0- $0
$251 Bid
1ST SERIES COLT WOODSMAN MATCH TARGET SEMI-
May 10, 10:00 AM EDT
1ST SERIES COLT WOODSMAN MATCH TARGET SEMI-
by Poulin Antiques & Auctions
Est: $1,500- $2,000
$7500 Bids
Pre-WWII First Series Colt Woodsman Pistol with Original Box
May 03, 9:00 AM CDT
Pre-WWII First Series Colt Woodsman Pistol with Original Box
by Rock Island Auction Company
Est: $1,600- $2,500
$1,4000 Bids
COLT WOODSMAN 1ST SERIES SEMI-AUTO PISTOL.
May 10, 10:00 AM EDT
COLT WOODSMAN 1ST SERIES SEMI-AUTO PISTOL.
by Poulin Antiques & Auctions
Est: $1,000- $1,500
$5000 Bids
COLT FIRST SERIES WOODSMAN TARGET MODEL PISTOL.
May 10, 10:00 AM EDT
COLT FIRST SERIES WOODSMAN TARGET MODEL PISTOL.
by Poulin Antiques & Auctions
Est: $700- $1,000
$3500 Bids

Sellers Who Sell Colt Woodsman Pistols


Farrin's Country Auctions

Farrin's Country Auctions

Poulin Antiques & Auctions

Poulin Antiques & Auctions

Kraft Auction Service

Kraft Auction Service