Colt Woodsman
| Colt Woodsman | |
|---|---|
An early first series Colt Woodsman pistol and magazine. | |
| Type | Semi-automatic pistol |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Production history | |
| Designer | John Browning |
| Manufacturer | Colt's Manufacturing Company |
| Produced | 1915–1977 |
| No. built | ~690,000 |
| Variants | Colt Woodsman Match Target (1938–1977) Colt Challenger (1950–1955) Colt Huntsman (1955–1976) |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | ~30 oz (0.85 kg) |
| Length | 9 in (23 cm) 10.5 in (27 cm) 11.125 in (28.26 cm) |
| Barrel length | 4.5 in (11 cm) 6 in (15 cm) 6.625 in (16.83 cm) |
| Cartridge | .22 Long Rifle |
| Action | Semi-automatic |
| Feed system | 10-round box magazine |
| Sights | Iron sights |
The Colt Woodsman is a semi-automatic sporting pistol manufactured by the U.S. Colt's Manufacturing Company from 1915 to 1977. It was designed by John Moses Browning. The frame design changed over time, in three distinct series: series one being 1915–1941, series two being 1947–1955, and series three being 1955–1977.