What's it worth? Colt Match Target 22

[Jondebo]

I'm thinking of trading in this Colt match target 22 that I have. I don't know much about it. All I have it the pistol and 1 magazine. The guy that I'm trading with says he thinks it's worth $500. What do you think?

[meanrock]

I'd pay 525 for it

Don't see many of those in CA. Just did a google, looks like they range from $400 to $2000 in a free state? What year is it? Maybe less, but it looks like it's in pretty good shape.

Double edit- holy ****, serial number says 1930?

[Redeyedrider]

I'd pay 525 for it

Don't see many of those in CA. Just did a google, looks like they range from $400 to $2000 in a free state? What year is it? Maybe less, but it looks like it's in pretty good shape.

Are these still available new?????

If not, then wouldn't they ALL be acquired in the used market, and I wouldn't think that "free state" would need to be a consideration.

[meanrock]

Are these still available new?????

If not, then wouldn't they ALL be acquired in the used market, and I wouldn't think that "free state" would need to be a consideration.

I completely agree with you- but tell that to the people selling. We eat our own it seems.

[Dvrjon]

You appear to be looking at a Colt Woodsman Series II Match Target pistol with 6-inch barrel and Backstrap.

Manufacture dates for the Series II Match Target ran from "1-S" to "146137-S" from 1947 - 1955. It's a desireable collectible pistol, and depending on condition, $500 might be a bit low.

From Bob Rayburn's Colt Woodsman page: [url]http://www.bobrayburn.com/colt22/basic.html

Scroll down until you reach, "Second Series".

Above left: The second series Woodsman, made from 1947 to 1955, is easily identified by the push button magazine release.
Above center: Second series Woodsman models had the Coltmaster rear sight (bottom) until 1953, and the Accro rear sight (top) from 1953-55. (The Sport model was an exception, with a fixed rear sight from mid-1949 to mid-1950 only.)
Above right: A unique feature of the 2nd series Woodsman is the provision for a grip adapter on the back strap. With few exceptions, each came with two grip adapters, a large and a small. The shooter could use either one, or none, for three different grip sizes.
The economy model Challenger, although 2nd series, has a spring catch at the butt, similar to the first or third series. All Second (and Third) Series Woodsman serial numbers have an S suffix; the Challenger has a C suffix.

2nd Match Target, long barrel Click on the picture to open a larger illustration.

9. Second Series Match Target, Long Barrel:
Serial numbers 1-S to 146137-S, (1947-1955), 6 inch barrel

[-hanko]

I'm thinking of trading in this Colt match target 22 that I have. I don't know much about it. All I have it the pistol and 1 magazine. The guy that I'm trading with says he thinks it's worth $500. What do you think?

I'd say at least $750 to a ways north of $1K. Pm me if you decide to sell. Sweet gun.

[stevec223]

Going for about 1200 in excellent condition on gunbroker,,,, in free states... Do your homework and check out sold for prices on series 2 match target colt 22's....I have one and wouldn't trade it or sell it for that.. 500 is getting to be a used MKII price in kali... Think twice.. Cheers..

[onelonehorseman]

Nice looking pistol.

[81Degrees]

That Colt seems to be in very good condition. Depending on barrel, I've seen recent ones go for an average around 1000$ +\-

I kick myself for not grabbing one that had the elephant ear grips.

[GM4spd]

That push button mag release is very distinctive,not super rare but a
nice pistol. I'd hang on to it.

[Barbarosa]

Personally, I think the value of that gun is closer to $1K than it is to $500. That one looks really nice.

[xfile]

Buddy paid $400 for one in near mint condition. Seller had no clue what he had. He was literally. Giving away his fathers collection. Not sure what series it was

[starlet4ag]

Thats a nice old gun. I assume you would get some interesting offers if you posted it for trade in the marketplace. I would set the cash price at 1000obo or equal value trade.

See what else is out there first the 500$ seems lowball.

[johnwin84]

Its worth about 750 to 1000. Similar one sold a few month ago

[Che762x39]

I'm thinking of trading in this Colt match target 22 that I have ...

Then what will you do in the next Olympics? Just kidding that is a beautifully made Colt. Welcome to Cal Guns and thank you for sharing.