My gosh, what an elegant design. I inherited a well-loved and well-cared-for 3rd series Woodsman, and my four kids will begin using it this spring. Their grandfather would be proud.

The first semi-auto pistol I ever owned was a Colt Woodsman in 1963. The takedown procedure is a bit eccentric but ingenious. The Ruger semi autos are very similar in the takedown procedure. Once you get the hang of it, it's simple. Love the Woodsman. Still shoot and enjoy them.

I have a 3rd series in almost like new condition that I bought several years ago. I still haven't fired it yet. I have other 22's for plinking around. Maybe this summer I'll give it a try. Disassembly looks similar to my Ruger Mk2. Very good video. I learned a lot. Thank you very much.

OUTSTANDING!! Thanks a million! I just recently inherited one of these from my deceased father. It’s a first series pre-Woodsman made between 1923 to 1925. I’d never seen this pistol before it was willed to me. Thanks for making this video to teach me how to disassemble/reassemble for cleaning. 👍🏻 I can’t wait to take it to the gun range.

@CraigsGunChannel

3 жыл бұрын

Hello, I am glad you found the video helpful. You may be aware but I wanted to remind you in any case, Woodsman pistols prior to 1933 were rated for standard velocity 22 rimfire, as opposed to the much more common high velocity ammo you typically find. With the value of these guns being as high as they are, combined with their age, it is just something to keep in mind of.

@jonperley7304

Жыл бұрын

Good information as I didn't know this thank you!👍

This is an excellent video, thank you for sharing. I inherited a (pre)Woodsman and while there are superb resources to read about these pistols, a cleanly made video is a great tool for those new to them. Fantastic guns!

Gramp had an early mod,, 1930's production. He bought it to shoot snakes in the chicken house collecting eggs in rural Miss. Was also the pistol we all learned to shoot with. After he passed 50 years later, I inherited it, used it while hunting for a decade or more until I saw one for sale at a gun show for 7 bills, and Gramps is in much better shape. I immediately pulled my head out my ass, walked around the show until I picked up an old rusted, beat -up early mod Ruger Standard for 50 bucks. It looked horrible, but the barrel was in great shape, probably left forgotten under someone's truck seat for years. I stripped what blue remained, polished out the worst of the damage, sand blasted the shit out of it,, and Parkerized it in my father's gun shop that same weekend. From then on I carried the Standard in the field,, and left Gramp's Colt at home in the safe. In the 90 years it's been around, running countless thousands of rounds teaching all Gramp's descendants early on the safe, effective use of a pistol,, there hasn't been a single failure to feed/fire/cycle due to mechanical problem. It's performance has been flawless. No doubt it will be around another century serving 3 more generations.

@CraigsGunChannel

4 жыл бұрын

That is a wonderful story and thank you for sharing it. With its classic performance and excellent craftsmanship I am sure you are correct, and I am sure it will be a family treasure for years to come.

Best explanation I have seen on the differing models. Thank you!

Thank you for the explanations and disassembly Sir. Great video

Fantastic video! Very clear and concise. After disassembling my Ruger Mark 2, my 1922 Colt Automatic was a joy!

@CraigsGunChannel

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I am glad it was helpful.

Very well made and shows how knowledgeable you are. Thank you.

Thank you for this video. Was going through mother in laws safe and came upon this interesting firearm.

Dope vid bro, just got one of these bad boys myself and I didn’t even know how to take it apart so thank you for the help.

used this video to field strip and cleaqn my colt woodsman..must admit the recoil spring made me a little nervous but this video made it simple...thank you!

Grew up shooting a Huntsman and still shoot it to this day. Reliable as hell and accurate to boot.

@CraigsGunChannel

5 жыл бұрын

They were a great design and the fact they are still accurate and reliable is a testament to that.

I have a six inch barrel Woodsman my grandfather gave to my mother in the early forties. It is like brand new. Two extra magazines. I bought a good case for it. The most accurate handgun I have ever fired.

Well done! Clear and well filmed. Thanks!

thank you i was scratching my head trying to figure it out thank you well done

Thank you for the video. I too inherited a 1925 Woodsman Automatic Target Pistol from my grandfather. Shot it for the 2nd time yesterday. Wow is it accurate! Now I know how to disassemble for cleaning.

@CraigsGunChannel

4 жыл бұрын

I am glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching and commenting.

Thank you for your interesting and informative video.😉👍😁

This is a very informative video and it is also well done. Thank you!

Excellent video! You could make it even better if you’d mention the slight differences in the generations of Huntsmans. It took me a while to find the locking pin that holds the backstrap on my Huntsman. I wish everyone on KZread was as clear and concise as you. Well done!

@CraigsGunChannel

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I appreciate the feedback and kind words. I agree more detail on the differences would be nice, but I have to weigh information versus time for video content. I will keep in in mind for the future though.

My Dad had this one in the 70s, it was his fave pistol.

You make outstanding videos! I used to have one just like you showed, but mine was older and not in as good of condition. It fit my hand better than any handgun I've ever since held. I wish I still had it, and you may laugh at my reason (other than needing the money) for letting it go. Mine had the checkered takedown button, and according to a publication I read, that early model was intended to be fired only with standard velocity ammo. A replacement was once available, but long out of production. At the time I owned my Woodsman, Wal-mart 550 round boxes of high velocity ammo was $9.89 and standard velocity was considerably more. Alas, one of the many gems to slip through my hands! Such is life.

@CraigsGunChannel

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words. I know what you mean in letting things go. I have sold many guns over the years that I later regretted. I now try to really make sure I no longer want it now, or may want it in the future before deciding to let one go. But of course, it still happens...

Great video, takes the guess work out of what could be a questionable disassembly procedure, thanks.

I have a first and third edition Woodsman plus a 3 S&W model 17 revolvers (.22). They haven’t been used in years. I never had the Woodsman apart. Thanks for the video.

@CraigsGunChannel

3 жыл бұрын

Your welcome, I hope it is useful.

Thank you, found a first gen at a pawn shop for $125.00 going to be waiting outside the door before they open tomorrow. I'll be late for work but it'll be worth it.

@CraigsGunChannel

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome find, I hope you were able to get it, that is a really good deal.

@themaclakuss2026

4 жыл бұрын

@@CraigsGunChannelThank you Craig, the video helped me out on determining the purchase. *UPDATE: I went to get the Woodsman at the pawnshop before mentioned, it was $350.00 not the $125.00 I thought. Still worth it. I wrote a post about it if your interested. It turns out it was in fact a Pre-Woodsman with a production date around 1915-1920. I am the proud owner of a 100+year old Colt Here is the post from. . . "The High Road" www.thehighroad.org/index.php?threads/colt-22-cal-woodsman.862904/

@CraigsGunChannel

4 жыл бұрын

@@themaclakuss2026 still a great purchase price. Glad I helped with your decision. I read your write up on it, looks good.

Thank you Very much for this Very Clear and Informative Instruction. You Are Awesome. God Bless.

@CraigsGunChannel

3 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome and I am glad it was helpful.

Great video I have one from 1927 was my great uncle's then to my farther and to me it will go to my son when the time comes.

GREAT VIDEO, COMPREHENSIVE AND INFORMATIVE. I was FORTUNATE to have years ago get a EARLY 1st series pistol. When I say early it was a Pre-Woodsman I believe made early 1927 because Woodsman was missing and it had the heavier nontappered barrel. There were 2 things I was surprised you didn't mention. The early models were made for only standard velocity ammo because that was all there was up to 1930. It quickly became very popular so Colt made CONVERSION KITS for the older models which consisted of a different main spring housing with a stronger spring to put up with the HOTTER ROUND. It also came with a better magazine for more reliable feeding with the hotter round. The reason why I mentioned that is my pistol had the conversion already installed. I did a bit of RESEARCH to find out more about the pistol before I bought it. When you were showing how to disassemble the pistol you could have shown a close up of the place on the main spring housing that you were pressing. If it had the checker board design (criss cross lines) it had the original main spring housing and should ONLY SHOOT SV ammo. If it had horizontal lines it had the conversion installed. Colt started manufacturing the Woodsman for the HV ammo in the early to mid 1930s. You may want to have a updated video with that information. Oh the magazine you had is a 2 tone (no bluing near the top) is appropriate for the conversion so check your pistol for the horizontal lines on the main spring housing.😉👍😁

Well done sir. Very accurate video. I own an entire collection of these fine pistols and you were dead on with everything. Excellent.

@CraigsGunChannel

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I appreciate the kind words. I always try to be as accurate as I can with my videos and it's nice to hear that the effort has value.

@u.p.woodtick3296

3 жыл бұрын

NCrimfire I’ve an pre Colt Woodsman, that I had to have restored as it was in poor condition, its perfect now. Whats it worth. The serial number is under 1300

Good video man, I just inherited a target model and this was pretty informative. 👍

@CraigsGunChannel

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I am glad that you enjoyed it.

Very helpful...I just picked up a 1924 model.

Outstanding and very informative video, many thanks!

@CraigsGunChannel

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I hope you enjoy my other videos on the channel as well.

Have a Woodsman (From what I have found is Colt started marking "The Woodsman" on the frame sometime in September of 1927. ) Looked at all the numbers and it's all matching. This Colt has some bluing missing from the tip of the gun and wear on the hand grips from sliding in and out of the leather holster which is period correct with no dry cracking ( Hunter holester 1100R 2 ) Just took it out to the range and had a good time plinking. Heard the group next to me talking about the 1911 style pistol they were firing and I just had to tell them what I was using and their eyes lite up when I offered to let them run some rounds through it. By the way this Woodsman was given to me.

@CraigsGunChannel

3 жыл бұрын

Thats awesome, they are great timeless classics that people can't help but like. Its good to hear it is with someone who appreciates it.

I sure wish I could add that one to my collection as I doubt they are many serial numbers apart, mine also being near mint and a '36 vintage. I regularly fire it 200m into a 5lb flour sack, wrapped with 2 layers of 357 duct tape & sporting a 6" orange sticky dot. I'm 6.5/10 average with my 60yr old eyes & using Geco standard velocity or American Eagle red box copper HP 38gr. I always *save it for last* when at the range, *after* the .45LC, .45ACP, .357, 9MM & 30-06 BAR - *because it's the most fun.* Thank you for the video!

@CraigsGunChannel

4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome and thanks for watching. It is a nice gun that sadly does not belong to me. A friend loaned it to me to review in exchange for doing a complete teardown and clean

@JAFO.

4 жыл бұрын

@@CraigsGunChannel Wanna do mine now? - lol 😉

Great video! I just bought a first series Sport version from 1934 and the disassembly / reassembly process is exactly the same so it was very useful. Only thing I would discourage doing is dry-firing a .22 firearm. It could break the firing pin or damage the chamber face. Just my humble opinion here. Regards!

I'm glad I found this video I have one just like this one with the date on it of December 22 1903 and just like he says it has no name it just says cold automatic 22 long rifle and she works beautiful I've put about 2,000 rounds on it

Great information!! Thanks!

@CraigsGunChannel

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

excellent! Thanks

I have a prewoodsman that was recently given to me that I believe was reassembled wrong so I hope this helps me get it back to working order, I don't believe anything is broken and as far as I know they only took the slide , mag catch spring and mainspring assembly off. Thanks for a good clear vid

@CraigsGunChannel

4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome and thanks for watching and commenting. I am glad it was helpful and enjoy the pistol.

@imthatguy1878

4 жыл бұрын

@@CraigsGunChannel Craig what the former owner had done when reassembling was instead of the mag catch spring setting into the sear notch was somehow managed to get the tip of it actually under the sear, something you wouldn't notice by just popping the mainspring and looking at it because it appeared to be in the right location, took a little to pry it out but now working proper. Again thank you. Between the first comment to now have picked up a second series match target that shoots awesome

I fired the original one today for the very first time...ohhh I loved it!!! It was the woodsman one

@CraigsGunChannel

4 жыл бұрын

They are great guns and generally very accurate, I am glad you were able to shoot one. Thanks for watching and commenting.

@stevespace_4809

4 жыл бұрын

Craigs Gun Channel thank you!! I found out the gun is from 1927.

@storyteller619

3 жыл бұрын

@@stevespace_4809 Well hello Steve, I also have a Woodsman made in 1927 All numbers match inside and out. From what I have found is Colt started marking "The Woodsman on the frame sometime in September of 1927. my ser #556xx

Really interesting channel

@CraigsGunChannel

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I appreciate the feedback.

Thanx for the video. I'm here because I'm messing with a very old Woodsman. I was trying to clean it, the the roll pin at the bottom of the grip came out, and the pistol basically disassembled itself. I'm tried to put it back together today for about 2 hours. The first problem I see is the recoil spring is not in the forward locked position. I think I'll try to push it forward with a screw driver blade, push the little button on top down to lock it, then try to reassemble it again. It's a very old pistol, my dad said he fired at least 100,000 rounds through it. Need less to say, it is full of burnt powder, gunk, and slight rust. He also has a newer Woodsman with the wood grips, but that old one with the plastic grips is a real "pistol" to try to get back together.

@CraigsGunChannel

4 жыл бұрын

Hello and thanks for watching, I hope it was helpful. I use a small screwdriver and a pick to get the recoil spring back in place. It is doable, just very tedious. Take your time and you should be able to get it. These are great little guns but they can try your patience. Good luck.

@clintonearlwalker

4 жыл бұрын

@@CraigsGunChannel Thank you so much for this video. I would have NEVER figured out how to get that piece with the main spring back up into the slide if I hadn't watched your video. I'm not going into all the details, but there's a blister on my finger, the recoil spring shot across the room at least 5 times, but I did get it. I'm nearly certain the problem with that pistol is the pin that holds the piece with the main spring up into the slide at the bottom of the grip is too short. It either came from the factory like that, someone has replaced it, or it has broken and a piece has fallen out. If I work the action a few times, what's left of the pin just falls out. We're getting a new pin made. Yes, they are great guns, my dad said he's shot carton after carton after carton of rounds through it. He was offered a good bit of money for it. The serial number is in the 42,000's I think.

@CraigsGunChannel

4 жыл бұрын

@@clintonearlwalker I am glad you were able to get it in place, I know it can be a challenge. These are great pistols worth a fair amount of money, but I always encourage people to keep family heirloom guns. Once sold the money is quickly gone but the regret of selling stays a long time. I am glad it's being kept in the family.

@clintonearlwalker

4 жыл бұрын

@@CraigsGunChannel You're bringing back a lotta memories here. My dad is in his 80's and been shooting guns the whole time. He had an "antique" Winchester pump action .22, said he could flip a nickel up in the air and hit it. He doesn't have that gun any more but he bought one just like it. (paid a lot). I seen him hit a black bird in the air with a Weatherby 22-250, it must have been 50 yards high or higher. It came down and landed right between the rails on the railroad tracks. He went to Alaska to visit a relative, said they shot a moose right in the backyard. Said they got like 500 pounds of meat and gave away another 800. We used to go shooting every Saturday when I was a kid, I'd go in the store with 2 quarters and get 2 boxes of .22 shells, one for me and one for him. I'll never forget the day the price went up to 27 cents a box, I was stunned.

@CraigsGunChannel

4 жыл бұрын

@@clintonearlwalker I really like hearing stories like this, something that people not into "gun culture" don't seem to understand. Firearms are more than just "guns", they were, and are, representative of a way of life. The memories and experiences tied to them are very important.

I was just watching "The Lincoln Lawyer" after Matt gets shot in the end by the woman the camera pans over slowly and shows a 6" woodsman with pearl grips ....who ever thought of this was for sure a "gun guy "

A friend had on when I was 13. We lived in NW Arkansas. Mid 70’s. Is was a good shooter. Target model.

@CraigsGunChannel

3 жыл бұрын

They do handle very well. Thanks for watching.

Do you know if there are left handed grips available for a woodsman match target? I have my dad’s Woodsman and it has the right handed with the thumb support.

I have this exact same one how much do they go far nah? It still fires like a champ doesn’t skip a beat lol

I bought a 3red series Woodsman about 2 years ago. It's in good shape with only a slight wear on the bluing on the tip of the barrel and it came with 2 magazines. I paid $500 for it and it has been one of my favorite pistols to shoot. I don't think I'll be getting rid of it.

@CraigsGunChannel

4 жыл бұрын

That sounds like a great buy. They are great pistols. Thanks for watching and comments.

Very clear and precise disassembly of the Woodsman. I enjoy watching these kinds of videos on KZread. I have got good information when the video’s are done professionally like yours. 👍 I do not own a Woodsman, but I believe I have a magazine for one. No markings on it to help identify it. Two tone in color and looks identical to yours. Can you help me date it ? Thank you A. Chris Martin

@CraigsGunChannel

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words. I am working on a follow up video to show essentially a complete re-assemble versus field strip. As far as the magazine, if it is two toned it is a first gen magazine and would be dated prior to WWII (1939/1940). After that they were all blued.

@anthonychrismartin7888

3 жыл бұрын

@@CraigsGunChannel Can I send you a photo of it to confirm?

Not the target or the stainless steel barrel with the thumb groove.Last shot leaves the action open, how old are you?

Woodsman wasn't added to the slide until after 1928. Approx 81000 to 82000 serial numbers in 1933 High velocity ammo being able to be used. Easy to check which ammo you should use is on the backstrap, knurled standard velocity ammo only, simple cross hatching high velocity ammo. I own a 1927 version ser# 53xxx and it is not Marked "Woodsman" on the slide.

@storyteller619

3 жыл бұрын

I also have a Woodsman made in 1927 All numbers match inside and out. From what I have found is Colt started marking "The Woodsman on the frame sometime in September of 1927. my ser #556xx

Great video but can dry firing cause damage eventually

@CraigsGunChannel

5 жыл бұрын

Yes it can, especially with 22 as rim fires are more susceptible to damage, however occasionally to test function should be ok.

A very informative video, I am curious though, you being a smitty did you modify the backstrap where the retaining pin goes. On my 1937 model I can't get the backstrap out without driving the retaining pin out first.

@CraigsGunChannel

5 жыл бұрын

I did not do any modifications on this one. I have only had opportunity to work on a few of these and have not ran into what you are describing. However, it is not uncommon for minor changes to be made in different years, so yours may differ slightly.

@geraldmartel9840

5 жыл бұрын

@@CraigsGunChannel It appears that the radius where the goes is a hair too long to be able to just push it up as you showed. I thought perhaps you may have shaved some off. Thanks for the reply.

@thebusterdog6358

4 жыл бұрын

@@geraldmartel9840 His assembly/disassembly was correct. The one I have is the same procedure as that.

@thebusterdog6358

4 жыл бұрын

No retaining pin on my 1927 model. Are you sure yours is a pre war woodsman?

@geraldmartel9840

4 жыл бұрын

@@thebusterdog6358 Yes, it is a 1937 model, and have gotten it to work.

I have a 1942 Targetsman. Will it teardown the same as the gun in your video?

@CraigsGunChannel

5 жыл бұрын

From what I have been able to find the teardown should be the same.

Where can you get magizines for pre-war Woodsman? Mine was manufactured somewhere between 1920 and 1927. I need the two tone model such as yours.

@CraigsGunChannel

4 жыл бұрын

A company called Triplek makes new magazines that should work, you need the Colt Old Woodsman, part number 213m. It is available from Brownells or Triplek direct. They manufacture in batches so it is not always available. If you want an original with correct color etc. Your best bet is to try gunbroker.

@thebusterdog6358

4 жыл бұрын

@@CraigsGunChannel Colt actually referred me to a company named "Triple K". I ordered one for $48 and hoped for the best. Got it from California in 2 days (amazing) and although it took some fitting it seems to work. PS, I started looking around my safe looking for something else and found the original silver top that I misplaced. So all is well in Florida again. lol.

@CraigsGunChannel

4 жыл бұрын

@@thebusterdog6358 Glad to hear you found the original, now you have 2 :)

Wasn't this the first 22lr semi auto pistol?

Criag great video. I have a woodsman I believe is the sport. But not sure what year. On the trigger guard it has a stamped 1. The grips are plastic. Would this be a 1970 to 1977 model?

@CraigsGunChannel

4 жыл бұрын

Its a little hard to say based on your description, and the plastic grips were standard for many years. One sure fire way to tell is go to Colts serial number lookup, (www.colt.com/serial-lookup) you can enter your serial number and it will provide the date of manufacture.

Thank you for this very clear demonstration. I was surprised that you dry-fired the Woodsman a few times. Won’t that damage it?

@CraigsGunChannel

2 жыл бұрын

Great question, and you are correct, dry firing an old 22 rimfire should be avoided, however doing it very occasionally when working to verify function should not cause undue wear and tear.

@iamwhoimnotimnotwhoiam4431

2 жыл бұрын

hey homie, i had the same question when i bought my 1st series, and as you can tell it's hard to find the answer. dry-firing is a part of the disasembly and reassembly with this particular .22 it has a feature called the "firing pin stop" which prevents the firing pin from striking the breech face while both of you are correct you never want to dry-fire a .22, you can with the woodsman; even then, i still cringe every single time i have to do so. awesome video mr craig

When i pull the trigger the recoil spring unlocks.

@CraigsGunChannel

5 жыл бұрын

It is possible (likely actually) that the spring and/or the plunger have been damaged. You can try holding the button down while continuing down the disassembly steps and that generally will work. Usually once it is off the gun the plunger/retainer will hold the plunger still, but take care that it does so. You may want to cover the slide in a towel as you release pressure on the button in case it does not hold, to prevent losing the spring.

Is it possible to change the caliber on a colt woodsman?

@iamwhoimnotimnotwhoiam4431

2 жыл бұрын

Nothing is impossible, but it would require a lot of machine work to make an entirely new barrel, slide, internals, and lower. At that point, you're building your custom woodsman from scratch. Short answer: there are no original parts to interchange calibers, or a woodsman model in a different caliber.

I'm having a hard time getting the backstrap back in. May I contact you for some tips?

@CraigsGunChannel

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Tj, send me an email to craigsgunchannel@gmail.com

Hi Craig, I inherited a Colt .22 what I determine to be an early edition with a 5 digit serial number of 323xx. Before I broke it down I discovered I'm missing the button and tab you reference at ~6:00, how hard are those to come by? I was able to take the slide out and not have the recoil spring extend out past the slide thankfully. Any idea if the button or tab is available?

@grantk371

4 жыл бұрын

I believe the parts I need are the assembly lock and plunger?

@CraigsGunChannel

4 жыл бұрын

Hello, it sounds like your Colt is one of the pre Woodsman models likey produced in 1922 based on the serial number range. Those were made for 22 standard velocity ammo, do not use high velocity stuff. You are correct that it is the Assembly Lock and Assembly Lock Plunger, and correct period parts will be likely hard to find. I use Numrichs as my main source for old parts and they currently are out. You may be able to use a newer models parts to get it to work but they will likely require some fitting. Numrichs does have some newer model parts if you wanted to try. It would be worth checking back with them periodically as inventory changes as they obtain or source parts. You have a rare gun that depending on condition can book for up to $2450.00.

@grantk371

4 жыл бұрын

@@CraigsGunChannel thanks for the quick reply, appreciate it! I will check with Numrich's as you suggested, the piece is in great shape but needs a thorough cleaning. Any tips on compressing that spring when I obtain the assembly lock and plunger?

@CraigsGunChannel

4 жыл бұрын

@@grantk371 It is challenging to get it back in. I use a combination of a small bladed screwdriver and a small pick, you have to be careful not to damage the finish as well, good luck.

@alicebernstein7333

2 жыл бұрын

@@CraigsGunChannel $ 2,450.00 is what you pay?

Craig, I have a 1967 Colt Targetsman, can I shoot Stingers (1640fps) in it without damaging it?

@CraigsGunChannel

4 жыл бұрын

Hello, good question. The 1st gen Woodsman pistols were limited to standard velocity, but starting in the 2nd gen and onward hi velocity is ok. With that said, hyper velocity rounds may cause additional stress and more wear on the firearm. Also, the case on the Stinger is slightly longer than regular 22LR, which may cause extraction problems. Finally, the powders used in them are slower burning, designed for longer rifle barrels. While the flash and noise will be impressive, actual performance will likely be less than regular hi velocity rounds. I guess the short answer is, it would probably be ok on a limited basis, but I wouldn't subject such a collectable gun to it.

@rogeregan9211

4 жыл бұрын

@@CraigsGunChannel Thanks for your prompt reply. I really appreciate that. My backstrap has no checkering or straight lines on it. It is smooth steel. Also, the take-down botton has straight lines on it. Some say this is an indication that it can shoot HV ammo. I was thinking about shooting CCI Velociators in it (1435fps). Do you think that would be OK?

@rogeregan9211

4 жыл бұрын

@@CraigsGunChannel My Targetsman,s backstrap has no checkering nor straight lines on it. It is smooth steel. Also, the takedown button has lines on it. Some say these are indications that it can shoot HV ammo. I was thin king about shooting CCI (1435fps) ammo i n it. What do you think?

@CraigsGunChannel

4 жыл бұрын

@@rogeregan9211 The backstrap lines/checkering was discontinued after WWII. At that point all of them were built to use high velocity ammo. However, I would still recommend not using the hyper velocity loads (over 1400 fps) in older firearms. It would likely be safe enough, but the extra wear and tear may not be worth the slight performance increase.

@rogeregan9211

4 жыл бұрын

@@CraigsGunChannel Thanks, Craig.

I have a colt woodsman from 1922 when it was still the Colt Automatic pistol. It is a great little gun to have around but sadly only has one magazine. Great gun though!

@CraigsGunChannel

4 жыл бұрын

I agree, they are great guns. I believe that Triple K Mfg makes a reproduction magazine if you want to try to get one and are not worried about it being original.

@stevenconley9527

4 жыл бұрын

@@CraigsGunChannel Oh really? Thank you, I'll be sure to check it out! It was a gun that my great grandfather gave to my grandfather to my dad to me when I turn 18 so I want to keep it as original as possible, but I will definitely get a couple more magazines for it because those suckers are slow to load!

@u.p.woodtick3296

3 жыл бұрын

TVStatic417 shoot only standard velocity ammo or you could damage the gun

@stevenconley9527

3 жыл бұрын

@@u.p.woodtick3296 Yeah I only shoot standard anyway but thanks for the tip

@u.p.woodtick3296

3 жыл бұрын

Craigs Gun Channel Triple K Mfg........ I’ll check them out. Thanks for the tip.

Hello hope you can help me, I have my grand paw's old pistol. I remember as a kid shooting it with him and my dad, fond memories of a time long past. I saw your video post and said to my self that looks like grand paw's old gun. I found it in my dad's old stuff. It's been many years and both of them have passed on. As I'm holding this pistol in my hand I can see them both and remember the laughter. So I thank you for the memories. Here i my question: I looked it up on Colt's web sight. It's a colt ser# 114778c 1957 Challenger Huntsman. made from 1950 to 1955 so how is this a 1957.

@CraigsGunChannel

4 жыл бұрын

I am glad you enjoyed the video and thank you for the question. I looked your serial number up and it does indeed pull up a manufacture date of 1957. The Serial number is labeled as being in the block for the CHALLENGER, HUNTSMAN, and TARGETSMAN models with final determination being detailed by the name marked on the pistol. All of those models were in the same "class" of model and as such shared the serial number range block. The Challenger was produced from 1950 to 1955, the Huntsman from 1955 to 1977 and the Targetsman alongside it starting in 1959 through 1977. It was not uncommon for manufacture serial number blocks to be used for more than 1 particular gun, requiring you to match the serial number with the firearm to determine the actual manufacture year. I hope this helps and enjoy the pistol, they are great guns.

@PWRanch

4 жыл бұрын

@@CraigsGunChannel Thank you for the reply. That explains it, I see Huntsman stamped on the side, so 1957 is correct great to know. Just a side note: Took it with me to the pond today put about 20 rounds through it. Still shoots like a champ after all those years. Thanks again

@CraigsGunChannel

4 жыл бұрын

@@PWRanch You are very welcome, glad to be of assistance.

i have a targetsman in very good shape . do you know what it might be worth

@CraigsGunChannel

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the question. Condition and value are very subjective. Likewise, book values can be misleading both ways. I have seen firearms that booked low sell very high, and vice versa. With that being said, I am showing book values ranging from Good condition at around $400.00, to NIB (New In Box) at $950.00.

@durrell1211

5 жыл бұрын

@@CraigsGunChannel thank you ....

@nickdipaolofan5948

5 жыл бұрын

@@CraigsGunChannel Dang, I need to look at the market then. I have a 1952 2nd series Woodsman in 99% condition and still has the box and paperwork. I paid $750 a while back.

@thebusterdog6358

4 жыл бұрын

In the original box in perfect shape, almost as if you just bought it brand new today. $3500-$4000. Now by perfect shape that would include unfired, no scratches inside the chamber a perfect pristine magizines with no signs of wear. Oh, and the original box would have to be in perfect unfaded condition inside and out. What you consider in "good shape" it would probably be worth $400 to $500. Assuming you have the original mag and box. 😅

@tyronebiggums1047

4 жыл бұрын

The busterdog, it is very rare to see a good working woodsman in any condition sell for under $500. One in good condition and with the box would probably be a steal for $400 to $500. Unless someone doesn’t know what they have, your estimate seems pretty low for today’s market

Mine was made in 1921, it was my uncle’s

@CraigsGunChannel

3 жыл бұрын

Enjoy it, they are a classic design.

Умели делать раньше красивое оружие.

Amigo cto bale

Come on man are you serious?6 yrs old I shot it with my thumb up like a cowboy, dad warned me grabbed my wrist wrapped my thumb up had a laugh with his friend and send a number of rounds down range, school of hard knocks.