Colt Woodsman; 1st Issue (1928)
 

So today I picked up a Colt woodsman 1st Issue made in 1928. That is the original finish and grips. $750.00. Very excited.

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Awesome Colt! I love those long-barrelled first series Woodsmans (Woodsmen?). Were they building them for high velocity ammo yet in 1928? You'll have to let us know how it shoots!

No not until 1932. Fortunately I have a couple boxes of sub-sonic 22. I'm looking forward to getting out to the range. It seems t be a very natural pointer.

That's a neat find, Cordell. Add it to the list of guns you own that I'm jealous of.

thanks. this was a case of just being very lucky.

You should trick it out; have the barrel shortened and have it integrally suppressed

Tempting, but I think I'll pass this time. ;)

You can trick out a brand new Buckmark or Neos, but you shouldn't mess with a classic.

Absolutely. I own a Buckmark which would be a prime candidate for such modifications, but the Woodsman is a collector piece. I have my shooters and then I have a few safequeens. Those I shoot once in awhile, but I have them mostly because I want them. What can I say? Collecting is a sickness. :D

Maybe if you were to get your hands on an original Maxim .22 silencer, but otherwise best to leave as is! Hope it shoots as good as it looks.

C'mooooooooon

Oh good. I was hoping that you were kidding. :rolleyes::cool:

Modifying: also a sickness.

Ha! that's funny. sorry it took me two years to respond.

What's the serial number range on your Woodsman? I have a 1928 Woodsman Target as well, be curious to know how close they are.

I'm over here at my folks place right now and the Woodsman is over at my place, but I can tell you the serial number starts with 60XXX.