22 pistols and were made during the post-WWII years only. The very similar Challenger, Huntsman, and Targetsman were attempts by Colt to meet price competition from less costly. For the First Series Match Target that flat sided barrel was 6-5/8 inches in length, while in the post war versions it was either 4-1/2 or 6 inches. Second Series includes all versions built on the second S frame design from late 1947 until mid 1955, and Third Series means the third S frame design as used from 1955 to the end of regular production in 1977.Įach series of the Woodsman had a Sport Model with a 4-1/2 inch round barrel, a Target Model with a 6 or 6-5/8 inch round barrel, and a Match Target Model with a heavy, flat sided barrel. First Series refers to all those built on the S frame as it existed prior to and during World War Two. There are three series of Woodsman pistols, corresponding to three basic frame designs. Colt Woodsman Series and Models THE THREE SERIES
