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Colt Pre-Woodsman .22 LR — Serial #1747 *First Year Run* — 6.5" Pencil Barrel — C&R Eligible — Period Correct Box
Guns International #: 103375602 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Colt Pistols - Rimfire - .22 Pistols
Seller's Information
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Seller: Philly Phenom
Company: Philly Phenom Enterprises
Member Since: 6/28/22
First Name: David
Last Name: Gaft
State: Pennsylvania
Zip: 19053
Country: United States
Phone: (215) 681-3644
Number of Active Listings: 1
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: All Major Credit/Debit cards (add 3.5% + $0.15), personal check, certified check, USPS money order, standard money order, Zelle
About Us: Private seller located just outside of Philadelphia, PA
Description:
Up for sale is an early-production Colt Pre-Woodsman chambered in .22 LR, serial number 1747, placing its manufacture in the first-year run of these highly collectible pistols. This example remains in original condition and features the classic 6.5 inch pencil barrel, iconic to the earliest Pre-Woodsman models.
This pistol is an early example of the original Colt .22 Automatic Target Model, known today as the Pre-Woodsman, produced during the earliest years of manufacture. Introduced in 1915, the Pre-Woodsman was Colt’s first dedicated .22 rim fire target pistol and laid the foundation for what would later become the famous Woodsman line. Serial number 1747 places this example within the initial production period, featuring the desirable thin “pencil” barrel, early diamond checkered wood grips, and classic Colt pre–World War I blued finish. These early pistols are prized for their craftsmanship, balance, and accuracy, and represent the purest form of the design before Colt rebranded the series in 1927. Early specimens such as this have become increasingly scarce and are highly sought after by Colt collectors and rim fire historians.
The pistol is C&R eligible, making it even more desirable for collectors.
It also comes with a period-correct Colt box, which is not original to this specific pistol but is appropriate for the era and makes a great display companion. Also included is a reproduction manual with a list of component parts.
Features & Condition:
- Model: Colt Pre-Woodsman (1st Series)
- Caliber: .22 LR
- Serial Number: 1747
- Manufactured: 1916 (First Year of Production)
- Barrel: 6.5 inch Pencil barrel (early style) with the latest patent date of 1903
- Finish: Original finish with honest age-appropriate wear (see pictures)
- Grips: Original checkered walnut grips with smooth diamond around the grip screw
- Bore: Clean with strong rifling
- Mechanics: Functions properly; reliable cycling and crisp, smooth trigger centered in trigger guard (recently cleaned & serviced by a local gunsmith)
- Sights: Adjustable blade front sight, windage-adjustable rear sight
- Safety: Thumb safety
- Markings: Early slide markings with Colt horse located to the right of the left side slide serrations
- Box/Manual: Period-correct Colt box (NOT original to this pistol) / Reproduction Manual with List of Component Parts
- Magazine: Original early style two-tone magazine
- C&R Status: Curio & Relic eligible
- C&R or standard FFL accepted. Item must be sent to either a verified FFL or C&R holder. A copy of the license will need to be provided prior to shipment.
- Buyer pays actual shipping and insurance cost of $40. Pistol will be shipped with full insurance and signature confirmation via either USPS or UPS (seller's choice).
- Preferred payment: USPS or Standard Money Order, Certified Check, Personal Check, All Major Credit/Debit Cards via Square Up (Visa, MC, AMEX, Discover), Alternative Payment Options (Zelle or CashApp).
- Local transfer is available in the Greater Philadelphia / Lower Bucks County area - buyer is responsible for applicable transfer fees.
Buyer is responsible for knowing transfer laws in their own state.
This is a rare opportunity to acquire an early, low-serial-number Pre-Woodsman, an important part of Colt’s rim fire history. These first-year-production pistols seldom come to market in original condition, especially paired with a correct-era box and reproduction manual.
Early Pre-Woodsman pistols—especially those:
- With low serial numbers
- In original finish
- With pencil barrels
- In complete or period-correct boxes
Ideal for the Colt collector, rim fire enthusiast, or anyone seeking a high-grade early semi-auto for a curated collection.
Price: POR
Curio/Relic: Yes
Handgun Caliber: .22 Long Rifle