10/29/2022 0 Comments Colt huntsman.22 serial numbers![]() ![]() The slides were marked on the LH side “Colt Automatic Caliber 22 Long Rifle” in 2 lines. ![]() COLT HUNTSMAN.22 SERIAL NUMBERS SERIAL NUMBERSThe serial numbers started at #1 which also provides a sure means of identification, with this serial number located on the front strap of the grip, and contains only numeric characters, with NO alphabetical suffix characters. ![]() The grips were standard checkered walnut. This pre-Woodsman and the First Model can be easily recognized by its distinctive profile, which resembles the German Luger and the later Ruger Standard model, both having the rakish rearward grip angle. There was no inscription on the LH side of the frame at the location where the barrel threads into it. Pre Woodsman (1915-1927) The first Colt 22 RF automatic was marketed as Colt Automatic Target Pistol. Others model designations were 'P' for the SSA (Peacemaker), G for the Government model (1911), 'I' for the Python, 'M' for the 1903/1908 32/380 semi-auto and 'N' for the 1908 25ACP, etc. COLT HUNTSMAN.22 SERIAL NUMBERS SERIESThe 'S' series is the model number that the Colt factory assigned to this model. The Second Series includes all versions built on the 'second' frame design from late 1947 until mid 1955, and the Third Series means the third “S” frame design as used from 1955 to the end of regular production in 1977. The actual First model Woodsman (that had that name on it) as it existed prior to and during World War Two, was basically the same as the pre-Woodsman. The First 'Woodsman' series would have NOT been marked Woodsman, however for general purposes it is a Woodsman, but for collectors it is called the pre-Woodsman as noted below. The models referred to here are all those pistols built on the “S” frame as designated by the Colt factory. There are also some sub-series within the series, like different barrel lengths, sights or grips, etc. If you are a collector, then you need to do advanced searching There are three basic series of Woodsman pistols, corresponding to three basic frame designs. Colt Woodsman 22 Pistol Serial NumbersĬolt Woodsman 22 RF Semi-Auto Pi Colt Woodsman Series Semi-Automatic 22 LR Pistol THERE ARE THREE DISTINCT SERIES (maybe even 4 or 5 depending on how fine you interpret it) This article is a brief rendition of the Colt 'Woodsman series, and will give the average owner insight to this series. ![]() For specific information on a particular Colt, send your model name, caliber, serial number, and check to.Ĭolt Historian PO Box 1868 Hartford, CT Phone: 1-800-962-COLT Check with for current prices. Several different sets of serial numbers were used, so it is important to use ALL of the numbers and letters in the serial number. The Woodsman was not assembled in numerical sequence, and overlaps of several thousand numbers are common! A single shipment of a dozen or so guns often contained serial numbers spanning a range of several thousand, which might be typical of numbers used over a period of two or three years. Listed serial numbers represent ranges only. Colt Woodsman Dates of Manufacture DATES OF MANUFACTURE Compiled from the production and shipping records at Colt Firearms. ![]()
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