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 Colt
Woodsman Target Pistol .22 LR Serial Number
55070 - An early Model S "Woodsman" in very nice
condition. This pistol belonged to firearms inventor Charles J. Jolidon as it was obtained by the previous owner directly
from Charles J. Jolidon's son, Charles F. Jolidon.
Charles J. Jolidon was a designer of guns and gun
improvements and held many patents in his name that were
used by Colt and other firearms manufacturers. This
Woodsman was accompanied by two original US Patents
issued to Charles J. Jolidon: U.S. Patent 1310397 and U.S.
Patent 1382197 (pictured with the Colt above and separately
below.)
Charles F. Jolidon told the previous owner that Colt gave
him this gun, along with custom Colt grips made to his hand.
Accompanying the gun is a letter from the Colt Historian
indicating that they were able to find any shipping
information on this gun (which is consistent with there
being no VP (Colt's Verified Proof Mark) on the upper left
flat of the trigger guard.
The inside of the box (which is later than the gun) has
the initials "CJ" in pencil.
Pistol has the following features:
- early slide markings with Colt horse located to
the right of the left side slide serrations
- checkered pattern mainspring housing
- medium barrel with the latest patent date of 1918
- custom target grips
- smooth trigger centered in trigger guard
Colt Woodsman Target Pistol .22 LR Serial Number
55070 - right side.
Colt Woodsman Target Pistol .22 LR Serial Number
55070 - Left side markings "THE WOODSMAN". Notice
how "VP" mark in upside down triangle is missing.
Colt Woodsman Target Pistol .22 LR Serial Number
55070 - Left side view.
Colt Woodsman Target Pistol .22 LR Serial Number
55070 - Bottom of magazine marked "CAL. 22" over "COLT".
Colt Woodsman Target Pistol .22 LR Serial Number
55070 - pistol with custom target grips removed.
Charles J. Jolidon: U.S. Patent 1310397.
Charles J. Jolidon: U.S. Patent 1382197
Colt Woodsman Target Pistol .22 LR Serial Number
55070 - Right side close-up showing color case hardened extractor.
Colt Woodsman Target Pistol .22 LR Serial Number
55070 - Checkered pattern mainspring housing indicating that
gun is designed to fire standard velocity ammunition.
Colt Woodsman Target Pistol .22 LR Serial Number
55070 - Pencil barrel with the latest patent date of September 3,
1918.
Colt Woodsman Target Pistol .22 LR Serial Number
55070 - Serial number 55070 stamped inside the slide.
Colt Woodsman Target Pistol .22 LR Serial Number
55070 - Serial number 55070 stamped on front grip
strap.
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Woodsman Target Pistol .22 LR Serial Number
55070 - Close-up of adjustable front sight with fire
blue retaining screws.
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Woodsman Target Pistol .22 LR Serial Number
55070 - Close-up of adjustable front sight with fire
blue retaining screws.
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Woodsman Target Pistol .22 LR Serial Number
55070 - Close-up of adjustable rear sight. |
