I BOUGHT A BOX FULL OF ANTIQUE COLTS!

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  • @martincolvill5453
    @martincolvill54533 жыл бұрын

    Just thoroughly enjoyed the sheer joy on your face while sharing these wonderful firearms. Thanks .22.

  • @sunshine681

    @sunshine681

    2 жыл бұрын

    Like a kid at Christmas! The joy and enthusiasm is contagious!

  • @jimvandemoter6961
    @jimvandemoter69613 жыл бұрын

    This will make all of you sick. When I was a kid these guns could be ordered from the Sears catalog and have them shipped right to your house.

  • @jimvandemoter6961

    @jimvandemoter6961

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Skeeter G-19 I'm talking about the early '60's.

  • @skyraider2021

    @skyraider2021

    3 жыл бұрын

    ATF Should Be Disbanded!

  • @itguy6547

    @itguy6547

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Skeeter G-19 Sound like you're posting some low-tier trollbait right there bud

  • @prismajan1

    @prismajan1

    3 жыл бұрын

    @Skeeter G-19 Republicunts had some morals back then, i agree.

  • @alexehhhh

    @alexehhhh

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@skyraider2021 not disbanded. Turned into a retail and mail order brand 😂

  • @kiwi_comanche
    @kiwi_comanche3 жыл бұрын

    Hey Plinkster. Don't, for one second, feel as though you have to justify yourself, or say, " I'm not flexing here..." We're all here because you are who you are and you do what you do. Much love to you from Northern Ireland brother. 🤙

  • @williamkeith8944

    @williamkeith8944

    3 жыл бұрын

    Howdy from Texas🤠

  • @kiwi_comanche

    @kiwi_comanche

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@williamkeith8944 Hope you're keeping well brother!!!!

  • @wardroland270

    @wardroland270

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hey Plinkster. Great job. Great video. We definitely shared your excitement.

  • @nicolemartelli9033

    @nicolemartelli9033

    3 жыл бұрын

    Practice your aim friend, you might need it soon! Stay safe

  • @gregucho969

    @gregucho969

    9 ай бұрын

    Yes, it's not flexing to share your genuine joy at a fortuitous new (old) aquisition, as we understand and share your joy. Thanks for sharing with us!

  • @mars4559
    @mars45593 жыл бұрын

    He’s like a dad showing his children his collection.

  • @ottojagenstedt9740

    @ottojagenstedt9740

    3 жыл бұрын

    Well timmy you're not going to collage, but dad's gonna show you something even better

  • @shawnmrfixitlee6478
    @shawnmrfixitlee64783 жыл бұрын

    I have a 1st series, pre war 6 inch woodsman that was my grandpa's . He was a night watchman.. he used it to shoot rats while on duty to make the hours go by faster . He gave it to my dad and now I have it . Great share Dave .. ENJOYED !

  • @frankpalermo9307
    @frankpalermo93073 жыл бұрын

    I've been watching your videos for 5 years now and this was my favorite video thus far. The excitement in your face is awesome. As a collector myself, I say bravo. Enjoy them, they are beautiful.

  • @jimmyruger7529

    @jimmyruger7529

    8 ай бұрын

    I Agree, luv luv luv my classic collectible Rugers etc.

  • @wesleytownsend8214
    @wesleytownsend82143 жыл бұрын

    I really enjoy longer videos from this fella. I’ve watched for years and never been disappointed. I wish good health, happiness and all the best to you and yours!

  • @ironmikehallowween
    @ironmikehallowween3 жыл бұрын

    Once upon a time, people wanted their firearms to not only function properly, but to have the look and feel of a firearm made with extreme care, high level craftsmanship, and beautiful aesthetics. They are like a fine pocket watch, that is worthy of being passed down generation after generation. It’s wonderful to see your admiration of these fine pistols. Thanks for the video.

  • @InvidiousIgnoramus
    @InvidiousIgnoramus3 жыл бұрын

    "These are getting harder to find" well, maybe if you didn't buy them all, they wouldn't be so hard to find, haha.

  • @bumpercoach

    @bumpercoach

    3 жыл бұрын

    as if anyone who would say that would buy them

  • @JB-vt5sz

    @JB-vt5sz

    3 жыл бұрын

    No need for the haha, that's how it is... Rich get richer.

  • @taunteratwill1787

    @taunteratwill1787

    3 жыл бұрын

    Just don't look for them, and live becomes easier. :-))

  • @FillyCheesteak

    @FillyCheesteak

    3 жыл бұрын

    He bought 4 4.

  • @InvidiousIgnoramus

    @InvidiousIgnoramus

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@FillyCheesteak In addition to the approximately 8 he said he already owns, lol.

  • @Bloodreign137
    @Bloodreign1373 жыл бұрын

    My absolute favorite gun that I cherish just hit its 70th birthday this year. I moved to a more humid area and didn’t think about oiling my firearms more frequently and it got a tiny pinhead or rust before I thought about it, I’ll be man enough to say I felt like crying over it. Keep those babies safe

  • @biblejohn4681

    @biblejohn4681

    4 ай бұрын

    I have good luck with Slip 2000 lube. Seems to offer extra protection in humid conditions.

  • @stevearmour
    @stevearmour3 жыл бұрын

    "John Moses Browning got it right." You hear that a lot.

  • @Gunners_Mate_Guns

    @Gunners_Mate_Guns

    3 жыл бұрын

    One of those rare men people don't hesitate to call a genius among geniuses.

  • @john-paulsilke893

    @john-paulsilke893

    3 жыл бұрын

    And the crazy part is he invented these things without previous iterations.

  • @Gunners_Mate_Guns

    @Gunners_Mate_Guns

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@john-paulsilke893 Yep, and without the benefit of CAD or CNC machining.

  • @oldad6207

    @oldad6207

    3 жыл бұрын

    He didn't need CAD. He had a super-computer between his ears.

  • @Gunners_Mate_Guns

    @Gunners_Mate_Guns

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@oldad6207 Straight facts there.

  • @phillipchapman9517
    @phillipchapman95173 жыл бұрын

    Dude watching how happy that collection and shooting them made you was freaking great. Enjoy them and thanks for sharing.

  • @nate_thealbatross
    @nate_thealbatross3 жыл бұрын

    Going over this collection is a great memorial to this collector. Thanks for sharing this!

  • @BigBill871
    @BigBill8713 жыл бұрын

    I own a Colt Challenger. I think it was made in late 40’s or early 50’s. It was my father’s. He was a crop duster in Texas and got tired of chasing rattlesnakes away from his plane every morning. So he bought the Challenger to help fight the snake population. The Colt is great fun to shoot and is very accurate. I love your videos and this was a great one. Thanks. Keep on Plinking.

  • @waynehajek6346

    @waynehajek6346

    8 ай бұрын

    @BigBill871 Yeah, back in those days, those old ride hoppin' rattlers could be a real nuisance.

  • @hotrodhilljack
    @hotrodhilljack3 жыл бұрын

    I appreciate the genuine enthusiasm bud. I've got a couple of Colt rimfires myself. Proud to own them.

  • @matthewhelton1725
    @matthewhelton17253 жыл бұрын

    RE: Your Woodman Match Target Series 1; Your example is not 100% "as factory": It was sent in or converted for high velocity ammunition at some point with a serial number that low (the serrated grip strap is the giveaway for the "high speed" mainspring housing) it doesn't hurt the value, but smooth mainspring guns today are very rare (because most were converted over at some point). Series 2 came with Walnut grips or plastic grips, but guns which had the (plastic) mainspring extension USUALLY were plastic-gripped guns. The Second Model 4" Match Target is actually more unusual than the 6" version.

  • @imthatguy1878

    @imthatguy1878

    3 жыл бұрын

    My second series match target has walnut stocks

  • @brucecoleman7412

    @brucecoleman7412

    3 жыл бұрын

    I could not get a good enough look at the mainspring cover to determine the velocity rating. The almost square patch that meets the web of your hand will have horizontal and vertical lines like a screen for standard velocity only, or horizontal lines only for high velocity.

  • @3ducs

    @3ducs

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@imthatguy1878 The original grips were plastic and tended to warp. There is a good chance they were replaced before you bought the pistol. My second series MT has warped grips, I bought some very nice walnut grips that are exact matches for the originals, I keep the originals in the box.

  • @imthatguy1878

    @imthatguy1878

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@3ducs my 1952 match target is its box with all the papers including the test target and its wearing its original wood stocks

  • @3ducs

    @3ducs

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@imthatguy1878 Unlike Professor Irwin Corey I am not the world's foremost authority. I'll have to do some research. These are wonderful pistols, we are fortunate to have them.

  • @jerryking3208
    @jerryking32083 жыл бұрын

    CONGRATULATIONS. Thanks for sharing these pieces of history. So glad they found a great home.👍

  • @JoeyIngles
    @JoeyIngles3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing this unique collection. The family was wise to give you this opportunity. You love them as much as the gent who collected them.

  • @ImGdiddy
    @ImGdiddy3 жыл бұрын

    Glad to see that you were able to acquire those fine Colts. I owned a pristine Woodsman Target many years ago and was talked into a trade for a new S&W 41. I wish that I had kept it because I probably will never see another like it. It is good that you will preserve the guns and the history that goes with them.

  • @DavidNefelimSlayer

    @DavidNefelimSlayer

    3 жыл бұрын

    IMO the 41 generally is a superior firearm. I say generally only because it is a possibility that there is a colt out there somewhere that might be better head to head. The 41s I have shot have been sublimely accurate. The colts are good field grade pistols. The 41s are built in the Smith shop by it’s own team of gunsmiths, originally 41onces 105 degree grip angle designed for Olympic shooting before it got all scientific. If collecting is your bag it is hard to beat that little pony, but the 41 is a shooter’s dream(even the new ones, the ‘57-64 are very elegant collectibles), only the Frei style pistols are more accurate and those are way to gussied up for carrying around. Cheers.

  • @williammoore6952
    @williammoore69523 жыл бұрын

    Great video, really happy they accepted your offer and you were able to add to a collecting you cherish so much!!! Thx for sharing. Much appreciated!! William

  • @danbourg76
    @danbourg763 жыл бұрын

    My Woodsman was used by my grandfather on the killing lines of a slaughterhouse in the 1950's. For being used daily at the slaughterhouse and on the farm the little pistol is in amazing shape with 90 percent of the original blueing still in tact and shoots like a champ. it has the plastic fake wood grips, and only one magazine. We have another Woodsman that is from the late 30's or early 40's that someone crudely etched flowers all over it. She is an ugly duckling that we lovingly named "Flower Power" but still rips like she was brand new. Anyhoo I just thought I would share that...

  • @arrlmember

    @arrlmember

    3 жыл бұрын

    I understand that Henry Ford came up with the idea of the assembly line after touring a slaughterhouse in Chicago. However I have also heard that a slaughterhouse is more appropriately called a disassembly line.

  • @loganbeedy5950

    @loganbeedy5950

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@arrlmember yep one of his workers saw a disAssembly line in a Chicago Slaughterhouse and they put one together to make model Ts

  • @williamwilson5858
    @williamwilson58583 жыл бұрын

    That weight is for a barrel stabilizer for when you do a rapid firing so you can keep your aim on a Target better

  • @ferretwithagun9886

    @ferretwithagun9886

    3 жыл бұрын

    After a little research I found out you were spot on my friend. They actually helped out so much that some competitions wouldn’t allow them. Pretty neat little thing.

  • @maniacbearman9194

    @maniacbearman9194

    3 жыл бұрын

    @22plinkster

  • @jimmyd6695
    @jimmyd66953 жыл бұрын

    It's so refreshing to see someone as passionate as you are, and appreciative of the history. I love your videos my friend.

  • @TYPHIS4
    @TYPHIS43 жыл бұрын

    Thank you . I am very happy for you. I have a 1949 Woodsman. I love it. That collection could not have ended up in a better place.

  • @spiritsofthedistilledkind3633
    @spiritsofthedistilledkind36333 жыл бұрын

    So cool, I love these colts. Definitely on my wishlist. Lucky man to come across such an awesome set. Congrats and thanks for sharing!

  • @lukehattingh8735
    @lukehattingh87353 жыл бұрын

    Good to see you so happy, and I am sure those antique guns will be well looked after and cherished.

  • @scottwood4681
    @scottwood46813 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing. Nothing wrong with being a bit giddy...you’re passion and enthusiasm speaks volumes about these beautiful firearms

  • @Geezer1320
    @Geezer13203 жыл бұрын

    I’m so glad it was YOU that got those pistols. Thanks for the presentation and for shooting them for us. Just too cool.

  • @nickdipaolofan5948
    @nickdipaolofan59483 жыл бұрын

    What a find!! I was lucky enough to find a three digit serial number first series match target. It is 13X serial number. So about as early as you can get. It unfortunately did not have the Elephant Ear grips but does have very sought after Roper target grips! It is in well used condition (you can tell someone competed with it back in the 1940's but I love it and it still shoots like a dream!

  • @69CamaroSS
    @69CamaroSS3 жыл бұрын

    My first firearm ever was a 1958 Huntsman and I agree....scary-accurate pistol! This (and a Colt Combat Delta 10mm race-1911) spawned my Colt FANaticism back in the 1980s.....add a couple Pythons, Anaconda, King Cobra etc and my passion for Colts will live forever in me....and be passed down to my sons! *SO* nice of you to share this amazing find with us, Thank you Dave!!! 👍 God Bless, brother! 🙏

  • @hernandovillamarinbuenaven7476
    @hernandovillamarinbuenaven74763 жыл бұрын

    OMG!!.. Just AWSOME the way you share your utter love & respect for those gorgeous Colt jewels you truly deserve & enjoy!!. May the Lord keep Blessing you & family in so many ways!!🇺🇸🙏🙏🙏

  • @brandonhilliker5092
    @brandonhilliker50923 жыл бұрын

    Honestly that is the best part of a firearm. The history and the feeling you get and at least for me the thought of how the original person felt when they first held that firearm in there hands.

  • @AmateurRedneckWorkshop
    @AmateurRedneckWorkshop3 жыл бұрын

    Glad to see those old pistols in such worthy hands. I had a Colt Woodsman until the early 70's and I sold it to get a down payment for our first house. I have long wished I had found another way to raise the money.

  • @workthetrigger
    @workthetrigger3 жыл бұрын

    The woodsman is one of my favorites. My dad bought one back in the 70s, and I recently inherited it. It's such a fantastic, accurate gun. HELL to take down to clean and put back together, but an absolute joy to shoot.

  • @plasticparker4195
    @plasticparker41953 жыл бұрын

    I smiled all the way through this video. So awesome to see your collection and your overwhelming excitement with it. Beautiful pieces!

  • @ebblue81
    @ebblue813 жыл бұрын

    Congrats!!!!! Great story that's awesome the man's collection lives on. They couldn't have found a better home!

  • @douglasbrinkman5937
    @douglasbrinkman59373 жыл бұрын

    2nd series stock grips were all "Colt Wood", a plastic compound. either brown or swirled brown.

  • @30jamesnelson
    @30jamesnelson3 жыл бұрын

    TERIFFIC FIND AND GLAD SOMEONE GOT THEM THAT APPRECIATES WHAT THEY ARE

  • @crumplecrust
    @crumplecrust3 жыл бұрын

    I didn't know I was going to start collecting old .22 pistolas until I watched your video. Your genuine appreciation for those old firearms is truly infectious, and thank you for sharing your treasure trove with us.

  • @soylentgreen7074
    @soylentgreen70743 жыл бұрын

    You’re the kind of person I think every firearm owner wants their collections to go to knowing you will be a great caretaker and appreciate them as much as they did.

  • @OnTheRiver66
    @OnTheRiver663 жыл бұрын

    I believe that is a barrel weight for easier control of rapid fire matches. My Hi Standard Supermatic Citation has barrel weights, and you can use one or both.

  • @BlaineNay
    @BlaineNay3 жыл бұрын

    Several years ago, my teen-age son and one of my friends brought me Colt Woodsman. It had spent some time in the crawlspace of the friend's family home. The cardboard box was soggy and falling apart. The pistol and magazines were rusted and pitted. My heart still cries at the sight. I cleaned the gun and magazines, then re-blued them. They still work and shoot great, but that beautiful Colt finish and bluing is gone forever. Nobody owns a Woodsman. We can only be stewards. Be a good stward.

  • @Gunners_Mate_Guns

    @Gunners_Mate_Guns

    3 жыл бұрын

    You were in the right to have it reblued. The gun had long ago lost most of its collector value. Doing that made it into a shooter once again.

  • @normanmallory2055

    @normanmallory2055

    3 жыл бұрын

    Gawd it just breaks your heart to find that happened to a fine firearm .. I have seen a couple that were stored in those zippered plastic cases for years , oh my gawd even mushrooms were growing inside the one case .. That's what i would do , take it to a gunsmith and have it restored and go to the range and enjoy it ..

  • @frankkerst5367

    @frankkerst5367

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm told by reputable sources that a gunsmith in Arnold, Mo has the capability of putting the Colt bluing back on a firearm. My source was pleased with the results. Do not have a name just a location. Sorry. Don't expect it to be cheap.

  • @arrlmember

    @arrlmember

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@normanmallory2055 - Regardless of how you misspell it, do NOT take the Lord's name in vain. That is a VIOLATION of the Ten Commandments.

  • @normanmallory2055

    @normanmallory2055

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@arrlmember Always at least one person has bring the God business into the mix.. Now what that has to do with Colt firearms , I have no idea.

  • @wallyfirkins1664
    @wallyfirkins16643 жыл бұрын

    Wow! I own a series 3 6" Woodsman and I agree about their functionality and beauty. Congratulations.

  • @vincentstouter449
    @vincentstouter4493 жыл бұрын

    I enjoyed channeling your happiness in your woodsman collection acquisition. In these troubled times it’s nice to think back to more simple and stable times. A toast to the pursuit of happiness and the sharing of life’s simple pleasures! 👍

  • @k.w.churchill4397
    @k.w.churchill43973 жыл бұрын

    Amazing what a Coffe on the way to the range does to your group size.

  • @Ruweisat
    @Ruweisat3 жыл бұрын

    Colt should make these again. It could be a best seller.

  • @tristanmyers897

    @tristanmyers897

    3 жыл бұрын

    While they could they may have the same issues they're having with the pythons. Everybody who worked on the originals is either long gone or retired and "supposedly" the new models have issues

  • @txdocprich_8404

    @txdocprich_8404

    3 жыл бұрын

    Based on quality alone, NO. The old gray mare just ain’t what she use to be.

  • @JM-hf9tv

    @JM-hf9tv

    3 жыл бұрын

    I have an original King cobra. The second and third gens do not even come close to the original.

  • @arrlmember

    @arrlmember

    3 жыл бұрын

    These days, the best .22 RF autoloader you can buy is the Ruger. With the barrel permanently attached to the frame and the Luger angle grip, it is almost impossible to miss. Of course the Ruger revolvers (both DA & SA) have surpassed the Colt & Smith designs.

  • @Bashe1965
    @Bashe19653 жыл бұрын

    congratulations on the Colts, I'm so glad they went to someone who will love them and pass them on!

  • @mlr91901697
    @mlr919016973 жыл бұрын

    That is an amazing find/collection. I for one am glad they will be WELL taken care of! Congratulations bro!

  • @jedermachtigallmighty7345
    @jedermachtigallmighty73453 жыл бұрын

    That Gen 2 with 4 1/2" barrel is the Best of all and the most expensive. I would like it with the wood grips. Thank You for sharing 👍🥇

  • @mikelongo9123

    @mikelongo9123

    3 жыл бұрын

    The Gen 2 is my fav. The plastic grips are just what they are. Enjoy the one you find.

  • @sigspearthumb2313
    @sigspearthumb23133 жыл бұрын

    When I pass, I want my guns to go to someone who will appreciate them and take good care of them.

  • @jerrystaley5268

    @jerrystaley5268

    3 жыл бұрын

    That would be me....

  • @CHEECHMUN

    @CHEECHMUN

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jerrystaley5268 hahaha

  • @WCGwkf

    @WCGwkf

    3 жыл бұрын

    That is always the hope. My grandpa distributed his guns to family members and they are my most cherished in my collection. You'll always get the idiots such as my brother that would be dumb enough to sell the S&W PC 1911 he got but fortunately he sold it to my dad so one day I may inherit it. He has the audacity to get jealous that I got 4 and wants me to "give" him one yet he's too stupid to manage his money so he sold his only one. Its best to know the person you're giving them to is a collector and is financially responsible. Otherwise sell it to someone like that

  • @SlavicCinnamonRollie556

    @SlavicCinnamonRollie556

    3 жыл бұрын

    Til your Idiot son decide to sell all of your inherited Colts for a "GUCCI" Glock and crappy Palmetto Armory AR with Fake EOTECH on backward lol

  • @abelwaite2016

    @abelwaite2016

    3 жыл бұрын

    My dad doesn’t want me to get any of his guns

  • @joefair4139
    @joefair41393 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing them with us Dave. They definitely are a great piece of firearm history.

  • @0115Heather
    @0115Heather3 жыл бұрын

    Exceptional collection! Thanks for sharing these awesome pistols with us.

  • @markgoostree6334
    @markgoostree63343 жыл бұрын

    FLEX ALL YOU WANT !! That is the coolest video I've seen in a LONG time! Beautiful pistols.....and good shooting!!

  • @MrRarehair
    @MrRarehair3 жыл бұрын

    Wow, very impressive box of toys you came up with. I’ve always thought Woodsman pistols were among the most beautiful handguns ever made. Years ago, the Colt Collectors Association put together a remarkable display of Woodsman pistols at a gun show in Dallas. The sheer number of them was amazing, not to mention the examples of each generation and model. As for the extra grips, the checkered ones look like they could be a set of Herrett’s. You might check their website and see if you agree. Congratulations on the guns-it’s good to know they’ll be appreciated by someone who truly enjoys them.

  • @stevenclark7070
    @stevenclark70703 жыл бұрын

    Wow! Thanks for sharing those! It's great to of shared your experience. Now it's your turn to add some history to them. Congratulations 22!

  • @josephkostelac7270
    @josephkostelac72703 жыл бұрын

    Happy for ya man and I'm happy for that box of colts and for their previous owners and their family. They found a good home with you 👍👍

  • @airpacekul8784
    @airpacekul87843 жыл бұрын

    I guess Christmas came early this year. Good grab 22 and thank you for sharing with us.

  • @301susana
    @301susana3 жыл бұрын

    Those Colt Woodsman are now in the best place, in the hands of a collector! They will be well cared for.

  • @evoltnvii
    @evoltnvii3 жыл бұрын

    Wow just wow is all that I can say seeing those beautiful pieces of mechanical art. Congrats on acquiring such a magnificent collection.

  • @atomwhys3028
    @atomwhys30283 жыл бұрын

    Love your purchase. I made it halfway through and quit out of pure jealousy. I am glad others share my passion. Congrats Much love and thanks for sharing your find!

  • @WHOTEEWHO
    @WHOTEEWHO3 жыл бұрын

    Very cool

  • @michaelhedgepeth5106

    @michaelhedgepeth5106

    3 жыл бұрын

    WHO TEE WHO, wouldn't that weight have to be slightly larger on 1 end to fit the barrel precisely ?

  • @RM-ub1xd

    @RM-ub1xd

    3 жыл бұрын

    Waiting patiently for the 25-06 vs .270 video 😂

  • @oldad6207

    @oldad6207

    3 жыл бұрын

    What R M said. 😉 I love my 25-06 Browning M-78.

  • @mongolike513

    @mongolike513

    3 жыл бұрын

    Al? Is that you?

  • @sararichardson7189
    @sararichardson71893 жыл бұрын

    I love the I'm not flexing but then turns around and immediately flexes. Don't worry plinkster we like it when you flex the gun collection 😁

  • @Joelohboy
    @Joelohboy3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for sharing, those are some awesome antique firearms.

  • @BamaChad-W4CHD
    @BamaChad-W4CHD3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome find. I'm jealous. Glad the collection went to someone who will truly appreciate it.

  • @hellishgrin4604
    @hellishgrin46043 жыл бұрын

    I've always wanted a woodsman, not in a position to acquire one at the moment unfortunately. Some day maybe, until then I have a nice late 90's model buckmark that I love.

  • @derekp2674

    @derekp2674

    3 жыл бұрын

    I've never owned a Woodsman either, but I used to own the "Target" model of the very similar looking Browning .22 pistol. I think mine was made in the 1970s.

  • @GetMeThere1
    @GetMeThere13 жыл бұрын

    I still have my mom's 6" Match Target, which was purchased around 1960. A honey, and it shoots fantastic (probably fewer than 500 rounds through it). EDIT after hearing remarks about plastic grips: Grips on my mom's Match Target are black plastic -- and to the best of my recollection they are not terribly "big." I don't recall them having a thumb rest (but I could be wrong). I can say for certain that they are the original grips. I would SURELY say that the pistol is in the "99%" condition as discussed here. Not a mark on them, and bluing is still very dark blue. I wonder what it's worth? (I do not have original boxes, etc. As I recall, there's a spare mag).

  • @Luke-tm5oy

    @Luke-tm5oy

    3 жыл бұрын

    Keep it man! its probably worth more to you, or your children than anyone else !

  • @dmg4415

    @dmg4415

    3 жыл бұрын

    Get an estimate for insurance, afterwards if stolen or burnt, it will have zero value if the insurance company decides the value.

  • @Shadow_Hawk_Streaming

    @Shadow_Hawk_Streaming

    3 жыл бұрын

    Keep it in the family, nothing beats a .22 to tech kids to shoot and a first gun will imprint in them, a cheap gun won't have the longevity and thus won't make a good heirloom like this one.

  • @ironhorse127
    @ironhorse1273 жыл бұрын

    Throughly enjoyed this video. 4 beautiful examples of what Colt manufactured. Congratulations! Thanks for sharing them with us.

  • @twackerty
    @twackerty3 жыл бұрын

    Wow, just wow, I'm from the U.K & you've reminded me that this pistol was one of the first pistols I ever used/practiced with & we've had a pistol ban since 1996... So you're giving me memories going back some 38 years. We could only load it one round at a time, shoot it single handed with the other on our hip, practice breathing & target/bulls eye acquisition along with mag reload. I've shot alot of rounds & pistols since this one, but thank you very much for the memory lane journey. You're a lucky man.

  • @yugen
    @yugen3 жыл бұрын

    Planned on skipping through to the highlights, ended up watching the whole thing. Good stuff!

  • @VS-ff4ez
    @VS-ff4ez3 жыл бұрын

    HEY, you found my box.... I was wondering where I left that 😆

  • @hinanobubbie5257
    @hinanobubbie52573 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much for sharing. What a find a letter giving some history behind the ownership and use of the pistol!.

  • @MarcJaxon
    @MarcJaxon3 жыл бұрын

    The absolute sense of pride and joy that just oozes from you is admirable. Most people who own guns can say they like them or even love them, but it is written all over your face with that boyhood wonder and awe. Theevel of appreciation you have for these is palpable. Amazing video, man. And that earns you a new sub.

  • @jerryrolen9639
    @jerryrolen96393 жыл бұрын

    Also have a High Standard sportKing 22. I have never fired it but have heard it is a close second to the colt woodsman.

  • @AZBEEMR

    @AZBEEMR

    3 жыл бұрын

    Where was it made? The East Hartford guns are generally considered to be of lesser quality than the Hamden ones. And anything from Houston stay away from.

  • @jerryrolen9639

    @jerryrolen9639

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@AZBEEMR I really don’t know where it was made. Will it be stamped ?

  • @jerryrolen9639

    @jerryrolen9639

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@AZBEEMR Hamden conn. Is where it was made.

  • @TheSatchrox
    @TheSatchrox3 жыл бұрын

    "Some of you guys like these videos and some of you don't." Some of us are just glad to get plinkster content again.

  • @2nd_a_dad4791
    @2nd_a_dad47913 жыл бұрын

    Great find, Plinkster. Congratulations!

  • @tbone020ify
    @tbone020ify3 жыл бұрын

    I bought one last year. Keep cleaned up and still shoots like the day it was made. Really clean crisp shooter. I love it. All my friends can't believe how nice it shoots. Definitely a gem to keep.

  • @jakapoo3430
    @jakapoo34303 жыл бұрын

    You should do an M1-22 citadel. It's an M1 carbine copy in .22 lr.

  • @joshuagibson2520

    @joshuagibson2520

    3 жыл бұрын

    Man. I've been seeing this asked for @ here, Hickock, and everywhere else. I too would like to see.

  • @jadedengineer

    @jadedengineer

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@joshuagibson2520 Those don’t have a very good reputation.

  • @pmporter46221

    @pmporter46221

    3 жыл бұрын

    The Erma EM1 much better quality, got one this summer and love it

  • @surplusdivision2461

    @surplusdivision2461

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@pmporter46221 But I believe an m2 conversion kit will work with the M1-22, it will not work with the EM1.

  • @markburke2533
    @markburke25333 жыл бұрын

    I got to see this first? Second? I love old colts.

  • @glenmel78
    @glenmel783 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing the history! It's cool seeing you excited like a 5 year old on Christmas morning!

  • @strikerfired6242
    @strikerfired62423 жыл бұрын

    Wow! Congrats on the nice collection! They’re all beautiful

  • @mecrop12
    @mecrop123 жыл бұрын

    Firearms are wonderful, they almost never lose value.

  • @nothim7321

    @nothim7321

    3 жыл бұрын

    At most they retain value.

  • @notchagrandpa8875

    @notchagrandpa8875

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi point need I say more, but seriously even a Hi point will bring nearly the price of a new one.

  • @joshuagibson2520

    @joshuagibson2520

    3 жыл бұрын

    If you bought your HP in y2k ish times they were 89$ I think. You'd make money on that today.

  • @nothim7321

    @nothim7321

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@joshuagibson2520 no, you wouldn't, due to inflation. RIGHT NOW, due to scarcity, you may be able to sell it for greater VALUE than what you paid for it then. This is an artificial increase however, and it can actually be attributed to a decrease in the purchasing power of the dollar, not an actual increase of the value of the firearm. Especially not ones still in production.

  • @joshuagibson2520

    @joshuagibson2520

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@nothim7321 very true.

  • @MickeyD2012
    @MickeyD20123 жыл бұрын

    Just don't drool on 'em, LOL. I'm happy for you, I know you'll take good care of them.

  • @arrlmember

    @arrlmember

    3 жыл бұрын

    He will take good care of them after he learns to count his shots and stop snapping on an empty chamber.

  • @Noeland
    @Noeland3 жыл бұрын

    That was a lot of fun to watch. I've had the chance to snag a collection of items that were rare as well, before they hit the market as well, and it's very exciting. Anybody who collects firearms can totally understand. I've never fired a colt woodsmen, but I've always admired them.

  • @BenRollinsActor
    @BenRollinsActor3 жыл бұрын

    Love the video. You look about as excited as I was, when I finally got my hands on my High Standard Sport King. Congrats.

  • @JonnyRocketfuel
    @JonnyRocketfuel3 жыл бұрын

    sweet! I'm glad the family sold them all together. the original collector would probably be happy about that and to see them go to as Jay Leno would say, a good custodian.

  • @OneMoreGrave
    @OneMoreGrave3 жыл бұрын

    They need to keep getting rounds put through them. Putting them away is like putting away a vintage guitar that is the sweetest to play. Use em' man!

  • @christianfritz6333

    @christianfritz6333

    3 жыл бұрын

    As someone who owns both, I have to say that is an incorrect statement. A vintage guitar only gets better over time as the wood seasons, not quite the same as a vintage pistol, even the best firearms ever built were expected to last even 25 years, much less creeping up on 100, and firearms unlike guitars (with few exceptions) have to deal with destructive forces every time they are used. So there is even merit to the "new in box, never fired".

  • @garywinkel1831
    @garywinkel18313 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video Plinkster. I'm very happy for you, love the new additions to the collection.

  • @RockfordF150Bass
    @RockfordF150Bass3 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations on this awesome find! I think I'm just as excited as you and they're not even mine lol. Love them I'm happy you got them! 👊👍👌

  • @thelastjohnwayne
    @thelastjohnwayne3 жыл бұрын

    I a sure that the previous owner is very proud that the King of the Colt Woodsmans, 22Plinkster is the new owner and faithful caretaker of his cherished Colts.

  • @CA2ATrucker
    @CA2ATrucker3 жыл бұрын

    Wow, what an unbelievable find! Congrats man! Stay safe, God Bless.

  • @BGALUM
    @BGALUM3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing the newest items in your collection.

  • @swampdonkeyoffgrid190
    @swampdonkeyoffgrid1903 жыл бұрын

    Excellent vid, with you on the old designs. Dad had one but sadly someone else, not family grabbed it and ran. Love this stuff !

  • @everready19373
    @everready193733 жыл бұрын

    I'd probably make a special box for that elephant ear model.

  • @Johnny-jr2lq
    @Johnny-jr2lq3 жыл бұрын

    To be honest those beautiful pieces could not have went to a better person IMO

  • @TrojanHorse1959
    @TrojanHorse19593 жыл бұрын

    Great video, awesome find! Thank you for sharing them with us!

  • @granddad-mv5ef
    @granddad-mv5ef3 жыл бұрын

    All fellow collectors (including me) are celebrating with you. Congratulations!

  • @Rusted_Link
    @Rusted_Link3 жыл бұрын

    Is that Hickok45's house just past the 100 yard target?

  • @leahcimthgirw3163

    @leahcimthgirw3163

    3 жыл бұрын

    I was thinking the same thing when he said let's go out to a hundred hell he should put a Kong out there

  • @Stargazer80able
    @Stargazer80able3 жыл бұрын

    A treasure trove for enthusiasts :) I had a different but similar situation.. Well.. My country`s laws are not as lenient towards small arms owners or purchasers.. and most of the guns were destroyed by the government, rather than given a good home. You have given those pieces of art a good home.

  • @smokum7
    @smokum73 жыл бұрын

    I'm a little giddy, felt the same way when I first shot my original 1860 colt. Great vid dude.

  • @robertdykes2708
    @robertdykes27082 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Thanks for sharing your new addition. Happy for you. I have one woodsman. I shoot it every once in a while. Always makes me look good.

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