daddio202
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I am sure there has been many threads on this model gun here but I just had to come have another discussion and show off mine that I just got off Gunbroker. This is proof there are still good deals out there online to be found. Mine was advertised by seller for starting reserve of $700. The reason I believe there were no bidders was because seller never bothered to clean the gun for pictures. I am a master at seeing potential in pictures. My gun is a 3rd series version made in 1956. In 1955 and 1956 the rear Accro sightblade had a rounded front to it, after 1956 the blade had a squared off shape to front of blade. This gun is completely original with black plastic grips, original box and instruction sheet. There were many changes made throughout the years and the match target 1st and 2nd series with wooden grips is usually the sought after models and the high prices of them reflect this. I think the 3rd series are the bargains still out there. In the 60's Colt went back to wooden grips so the are few different looks to the 3rd series guns. I had one other bidder that seen the gun's potential and bid at end but I ended up winning auction at $735. I was very happy and knew it would clean up nicely and are usually sold for over $1000 with original box. The gun still has the original magazine with a metal follower shaped unlike reproductions and just these mags. sell for over $100. The gun is not perfect and was used some but never abused. I also have a Pre Woodsman so I know the guns are excellent shooters so I am excited to go try it out. Thanks for looking and please show me some pictures of your 1st, 2nd or 3rd series Colt Woodsman match target guns.
