^Lot 176 Colt Bullseye Match Target Woodsman 1st Series Semi-Automatic Target Pistol

Colt Bullseye Match Target Woodsman 1st Series Semi-Automatic Target Pistol, #MT8183, .22 LR cal., 6-5/8" heavy barrel, blue finish, checkered two-piece walnut "Elephant Ear" grips with Colt medallions, pinned blade front sight (red nail polish added), adjustable square-notched rear sight, with one correct 10-round two-tone magazine marked "COLT WOODSMAN / CAL.22 L.R. / MATCH TARGET MOD.". Includes a custom, period leatherette covered wooden case with screwdriver, maroon velveteen interior, with a print depicting three pointers inside the lid. Case is in very good condition with exposed edges and corners, showing wear and age on the exterior. Interior is very good with impressions and tattered edges.Mfgd 1940. Pistol is in near excellent overall condition, retaining approx. 96%-97% factory blue, showing some areas of thinning, high point edgewear, and minor marks from handling and use. Grips are near excellent with minor smoothing of the checkering detail and bright medallions. Action functions smoothly. Bright bore is near excellent with crisp rifling. Est.: $1,500-$2,500. (C&R)