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I purchased this years ago with a couple long guns. Practically new with very little wear. The person I purchased it from dad had bought it new I think in the 50’s. What kind of price should I ask for it? Thanks

Don't sell it!

a second series shorty Match Target is very desirable. $1000-$1200 around here, but box, goodies and grip adapters could up that....

I almost purchased the grip adapters years ago. I don’t shoot it I just pull it out and shine it up once in a while. Thanks for the info.

LGS sold a good shape but some holster wear 4" for 1200 w a spare mag a couple.months ago.

3rd series.

I'd think it would be every bit of $1200 in VG-EX shape and depending on accessories, but I haven't been paying attention lately.
I have a 6" second series in nearly unfired condition in a custom Colt box with a spare mag and tool and I don't think I'd let mine go for less than that and the shorty should be a bit higher.

I'll second the $1,000 - $1,200 estimate; seems about right. Very nice pistol dude.

What tool are you referring to? I do think I purchased a couple of extra mags for it when I was thinking about buying the grips. I had a S&W41 that had two barrels that I bought from a doctor in excellent condition. I let a guy talk me out of that gun and have regretted every since. I got a lot of guns that don’t get used and I probably damage them getting them in and out of safe to clean them.

the estimates above are about right. Your pics are small so I cant see really good, but the finish doesnt look as shiny blue as some I have seen.

Last time I was in LGS they had one on consignment that looked really nice and the asking price was $1400. It's been there a while.

I'd been tracking them for a while and just bought one in very nice shape (not mint but very close) for $1400 and felt it very well bought. The norm seems to be $1500-$1700 but you might be able to find one cheaper in an LGS and if you do and want one I'd buy it.

I got one for $699 last year. A guy consigned his collection, and I bought 4 of the cheaper ones. Minor bluing wear and some small pitting on the barrel, original tombstone mag. Not as nice as some, but I shoot mine......

Envy is a sin so I'll just abstain from commenting.

In 2013 I got a 1953 Colt Woodman target for $699 +$66 tax.
In 2013 I got another 1953 Colt Woodman target for $940 +$89 tax.

Two different pawn shops.

There were a lot more 6" Match Targets than the 4 1/2" Match Targets and prices reflect that.

I have a letter that came with it that says it’s in 98% but I have always thought that was subjective. I couldn’t upload the original photos so I had to reduce them that distorted the picture a little. It’s not as light as those photos make it. I’m thinking it’s worth 13-1400 but I guess it worth what someone willing to pay for it more or less.

no way. unless you have the box and goodies, and maybe a colt historical letter. but good luck with that....

I bought a 1908 Colt 25acp made in 1915 for $250 with a box in 2016.

The guys on the Colt forum said the box was worth more than the pistol.

Wonderful still life!

At what distance do you sight your Woodsman in? And at what distance do you normally take your quarry? How do you carry the gun or do you get when the occasion is near?