colt woodsman

13 April 2009, 08:25

Geedubya

colt woodsman

Here is a colt woodsman that was purchased new by my great aunts husband in 1950. He later was found on a dead end road in an oilfield with this pistol by his side and a bullet hole in his right temple. I do not know if it was ever shot again. My great aunt kept it all those years and gave it to my dad before she passed away a couple of years ago. He gave it to me. I have not shot it. One of my safe queens. The check given to puchase it is dated 8/30/50 made out to Navel Co. for $60.
GWB

17 April 2009, 10:29

GoWyo

Howdy GW,

Intriguing history there. The second series woodsman are my favorites of the line. I've got a 4" Match Target 2nd series. If you didn't have such "history" with yours, I'd try to buy it from you. and BTW, they are worth a tad bit over 60 bucks now.

Now go shoot it. They are joy. But whatever you do, don't leave it in a holster.

Best,
Gary (neat pig sticker also!)

Damn right its loaded, it makes a lousy club. -JW

13 May 2009, 06:59

JBrown

quote:
Now go shoot it. They are joy.

That is the truth. I have never fired a handgun that felt so natural.

I heard a rumor that the Woodsman was once the preferred tool of mafia hitmen. I don't know if it is true.

Jason

"You're not hard-core, unless you live hard-core."
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