mawkie
C&R Whisperer
Back in February I was lucky enough to snag a nice Colt Woodsman 2nd series Match Target pistol for a stupid cheap price. At that time I said "Now to dream of getting a First Series Woodsman MT!". Well the dream is realized as I found my Woodsman in a Washington estate auction a couple of weeks ago for a price even lower than the 2nd series! Lots of eye straining on the 'net paid off yet again.
SN puts production in 1941, so it's a pre-war example. The original walnut "elephant ear" grips were replaced with period plastic target grips which are damaged. That's the big down-side to her. However, I was able to find a set of NOS Colt plastic grips that were used during the war on their US military issued MTs. They'll do quite nicely for now.
Condition is very good with original finish. Some edge loss from holstering and brass impact on the side of the slide. Happily she's got the original MT magazine which is damned difficult to find.
Speaking of holsters, it came with nicely built period holster marked "Warshall's Sporting Goods Co. SEattle Wash 46 Match Target". Warshall's opened in 1921 in Seattle and Lawrence, Heiser and AE Nelson all built holsters for them. This one looks strongly like a Heiser. It's in solid condition and a perfect companion to the MT, esp. when you consider that they both came out of Washington. I wouldn't be surprised to find that Warshall's sold this pistol.
SN puts production in 1941, so it's a pre-war example. The original walnut "elephant ear" grips were replaced with period plastic target grips which are damaged. That's the big down-side to her. However, I was able to find a set of NOS Colt plastic grips that were used during the war on their US military issued MTs. They'll do quite nicely for now.
Condition is very good with original finish. Some edge loss from holstering and brass impact on the side of the slide. Happily she's got the original MT magazine which is damned difficult to find.
Speaking of holsters, it came with nicely built period holster marked "Warshall's Sporting Goods Co. SEattle Wash 46 Match Target". Warshall's opened in 1921 in Seattle and Lawrence, Heiser and AE Nelson all built holsters for them. This one looks strongly like a Heiser. It's in solid condition and a perfect companion to the MT, esp. when you consider that they both came out of Washington. I wouldn't be surprised to find that Warshall's sold this pistol.
