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Colt Woodsman Match Target 22LR SN: MT12309

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,250.00 USD Estimated At:2,500.00 - 5,000.00 USD
Colt Woodsman Match Target 22LR SN: MT12309
Semiautomatic rimfire pistol features blued finish, one piece checkered wood "Elephant Ear" target grip with Colt medallions, 6.5" heavy barrel, adjustable target sights, heel magazine release, manual safety. Bore is excellent. Retains 95% blue with some edge losses, light scratches, some small areas of discoloration. Grip is excellent condition. Markings include "THE WOODSMAN" and "MATCH TARGET" with engraved bulls eye. Markings are crisp and even. Includes original factory box in fair to good condition, original paperwork, Colt factory letter (shipped to Hayes Hardware, New Britain CT in 1941), original hanging tag, one magazine. Previous ownership attributed to a Colt Factory Superintendent (bio info included), with test target signed "Fitz", (in red, consistent with other examples), nickname for J Henry Fitz-Gerald, developer of the "Fitz Special" revolver modification. Factory letter indicates shipment of (1) gun only, with specific trigger pull weight, indicating a special order.
Condition is NRA Excellent
*** C& R Firearm ***
[From the Jim Sigmon Collection]