Reviewing a Legend in the Colt Woodsman

The Colt Woodsman is credited as the first successful rimfire .22-caliber semi-automatic pistol. The Woodsman enjoys a rich history as a true American icon. Designed by John Moses Browning, the design was sold to Colt who produced it from 1915 to 1977.

The Woodsman comes in several different editions -- the Pre-Woodsman, First Series, Second Series, and Third Series. The Woodsman I’m reviewing is a 1942 Match Target model which places this gem in the First Series.