- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
Value of a 1956 Colt Woodsman 22 pistol
Posted on 9/20/18 at 2:01 pm
Posted on 9/20/18 at 2:01 pm
I have a 1956 or 57 Colt Woodsman my dad purchased new in 1957 while a Cadet @ West Point. He was in the pistol club and graduated in 1959. The pistol has pretty much been in the original box since then.
The reason my curiosity was peaked. My wife and some co-workers decided to learn to shoot at the new local indoor shooting range. She asked me for a pistol to take the class. Since she has never really handled any firearms. I gave her the 22 Woodsman to take to class. After the first class I asked if anyone made fun of her pea shooter. She said no the guy that owns the shooting range and teaches the class really liked your gun and wants to buy it. Here is his card. The gun is not for sale period. The pistol is in really good condition at probably 95% or better. I never really thought of it as being a collectible gun but a good quality plinking or target pistol.
Now I'm rethinking whether or not to let her to continue using this gun or should I give her something else to shoot? I think she would offer up some resistance since she was the best shooter in class against mostly 9s & 380s. She likes that it's not as loud with little to no kick.
The reason my curiosity was peaked. My wife and some co-workers decided to learn to shoot at the new local indoor shooting range. She asked me for a pistol to take the class. Since she has never really handled any firearms. I gave her the 22 Woodsman to take to class. After the first class I asked if anyone made fun of her pea shooter. She said no the guy that owns the shooting range and teaches the class really liked your gun and wants to buy it. Here is his card. The gun is not for sale period. The pistol is in really good condition at probably 95% or better. I never really thought of it as being a collectible gun but a good quality plinking or target pistol.
Now I'm rethinking whether or not to let her to continue using this gun or should I give her something else to shoot? I think she would offer up some resistance since she was the best shooter in class against mostly 9s & 380s. She likes that it's not as loud with little to no kick.
8
Posted on 9/20/18 at 2:05 pm to weadjust
Really? Bout' tree-fiddy or so.
Posted on 9/20/18 at 2:08 pm to weadjust
Posted on 9/20/18 at 2:17 pm to weadjust
Just from a quick google
Similar Guns For Sale
&
An article about the guns worth
Might want to give the wife something else to shoot
Similar Guns For Sale
&
An article about the guns worth
Might want to give the wife something else to shoot
Posted on 9/20/18 at 2:20 pm to weadjust
My wife was passed town a match target woodsman .22 from the same era. Pistol is shoots like a dream
Posted on 9/20/18 at 2:34 pm to weadjust
Best way to confirm current market value is to research listing/selling prices on GunBroker, Guns America, Guns International, etc... of pistols that are the same vintage as yours. Start Here
There are lots of Woodmans out there since they were introduced around WWI and discontinued in the late 70's. Yours is a 3rd Gen (can tell by the magazine release latch) and a very nice pistol. Having the original box, paperwork, and cleaning kit will enhance the value of your pistol.
If your wife really enjoys shooting that pistol, you can buy a Ruger MkIII 22LR for < $300. That way you don't have to worry about scratching or degrading the value of your COLT family heirloom.
There are lots of Woodmans out there since they were introduced around WWI and discontinued in the late 70's. Yours is a 3rd Gen (can tell by the magazine release latch) and a very nice pistol. Having the original box, paperwork, and cleaning kit will enhance the value of your pistol.
If your wife really enjoys shooting that pistol, you can buy a Ruger MkIII 22LR for < $300. That way you don't have to worry about scratching or degrading the value of your COLT family heirloom.
Posted on 9/20/18 at 2:34 pm to weadjust
Put that back in the safe and buy your wife an LCR.
Posted on 9/20/18 at 2:40 pm to Got Blaze
quote:
Yours is a 3rd Gen
Thanks I wasn't sure when comparing it to similar looking Woodsman on Gunbroker.
Posted on 9/20/18 at 3:13 pm to weadjust
Call COLT with the SN to confirm exact age. They can even tell you where the gun was originally shipped after leaving Hartford. FYI, SN 163379-S was dated 1956 and SN 177372-S is dated 1957.
I agree with Clyde on buying your wife her own gun (see my reference above on the MkIII). I'd be nervous letting my wife shoot that pistol in a public setting without my presence. There's a reason the gun shop owner wanted that pistol and gave her his business card. I guarantee he had drool coming out of his mouth.
I agree with Clyde on buying your wife her own gun (see my reference above on the MkIII). I'd be nervous letting my wife shoot that pistol in a public setting without my presence. There's a reason the gun shop owner wanted that pistol and gave her his business card. I guarantee he had drool coming out of his mouth.
Posted on 9/20/18 at 4:03 pm to weadjust
quote:
Thanks. Can anyone tell me if it is a 2nd Series 1948-55 or 3rd Series 1955-77 by looking at pic? The purchase date is fairly close to the change from 2nd to 3rd.
That is a 3rd Series. 2nd had a different style rear sight, trigger, and magazine release.
The Gunbroker listing is incorrect.
This post was edited on 9/20/18 at 4:15 pm
Posted on 9/20/18 at 4:08 pm to weadjust
That is a nice package and a high condition gun. Congrats! Thanks for the pictures.
From a collector value standpoint , all things being equal, the order is basically this for the 3rd Series;
4.5” Match Target
6” Match Target
4.5 Sport / standard Woodsman
6” Sport / standard Woodsman
Unless you are a collector, I don’t see a problem with letting her shoot it if that is what she likes. They aren’t especially rare (though your complete package is scarce in that condition and worth a fair amount). Besides, I assume the goal is for her to have fun and enjoy shooting? No modern gun you buy to replace it will even be in the same league quality-wise.
Source: 15 years as a Colt enthusiast
Also, this site has a wealth of info:
Colt .22
From a collector value standpoint , all things being equal, the order is basically this for the 3rd Series;
4.5” Match Target
6” Match Target
4.5 Sport / standard Woodsman
6” Sport / standard Woodsman
Unless you are a collector, I don’t see a problem with letting her shoot it if that is what she likes. They aren’t especially rare (though your complete package is scarce in that condition and worth a fair amount). Besides, I assume the goal is for her to have fun and enjoy shooting? No modern gun you buy to replace it will even be in the same league quality-wise.
Source: 15 years as a Colt enthusiast
Also, this site has a wealth of info:
Colt .22
This post was edited on 9/20/18 at 7:19 pm
Posted on 9/20/18 at 7:48 pm to weagle99
Thanks for the info and links. Based on the serial # it's a 1956.
Prior to Monday I hadn't really paid any attention to the 22 pistol in the box. Most of my life it was mama's snake gun that was on a shelf in her laundry room.
After the wife said the gun range guy was really liking your gun. I thought I need to take a closer look at this thing. The class was a one time deal. So the next time(s) she wants to shoot. I will continue to let her shoot it. Once she gets some confidence I will suggest she needs to get her own self defense gun. Which I think is her plan all along.
Prior to Monday I hadn't really paid any attention to the 22 pistol in the box. Most of my life it was mama's snake gun that was on a shelf in her laundry room.
After the wife said the gun range guy was really liking your gun. I thought I need to take a closer look at this thing. The class was a one time deal. So the next time(s) she wants to shoot. I will continue to let her shoot it. Once she gets some confidence I will suggest she needs to get her own self defense gun. Which I think is her plan all along.
Posted on 9/20/18 at 10:09 pm to weadjust
Subtle "my dad graduated from West Point" brag.
just messin'
just messin'
Page 1 of 1
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News