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Make: Colt
Model: Huntsman, 3rd Series
Serial Number: 102267-C
Year of Manufacture: 1956
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Auto fed by Removable Magazine
Barrel Length: 6"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a serrated, ramped blade fixed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a square notch dovetailed to the rear of the slide.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are two-piece checkered black synthetic panels with a circled rampant colt at the top of the right panel. The right panel has a relief cut for a 2nd Series magazine catch at the front edge, indicating that the grips are not original to the gun. The right panel has two small holes at the front edge near the bottom. Otherwise, the grips have only a few scattered minor marks. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Good-plus condition as not original to the gun.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is semi-bright with sharp rifling. There is infrequent minor erosion and scattered stubborn fouling in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 7/10.
Overall Condition: This pistol retains about 80% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. The grip areas show handling wear. There are scattered light nicks, scuffs and scratches. There are more notable marks and wear at the rear of the slide on each side. The action shows operational wear. The screw head is tool marked with a strong slot. The markings are clear. Overall, this pistol is in Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this pistol. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This pistol comes with a single 10-round magazine and a Hunter leather holster.
Our Assessment: This is a Colt Huntsman pistol, made in 1956. It has a 6" round barrel, fixed sights and a heel magazine release. John M. Browning designed "Colt's Automatic Pistol, Caliber .22", later to become the Woodsman, with the design refined slightly by Colt employees George Tansley and F.C. Chadwick before it was released in 1915 and the Woodsman stayed in production until 1974. Like the Challenger, the Huntsman model was introduced in 1950 as a lower cost alternative to the Woodsman. It shares the same basic construction and quality craftsmanship as the Woodsman with a few distinguishing features. The Huntsman had a simplified magazine release, simple fixed sights, and a flat muzzle instead of the rounded muzzle of the Woodsman, even saving just a little more with a smooth trigger which has a consistent curve. This trigger was easier to manufacture than the Woodsman's serrated trigger which has curves at the top and bottom with a little bit of a flat in the middle. This pistol is in Very Good overall condition with about 80% of its original finish remaining, showing signs of use over the last 70 years. It has been equipped with a set of earlier-production grips with a relief for a 2nd Series magazine catch. Whether you're looking for a classy plinker or want to round out your Colt collection, this Colt Huntsman would be a nice pony to add to your stable. Please see our photos and good luck!