Colt Woodsman History

[energizer]

Hi,

I would like to know more about Colt Woodsman history. A friend of mine told me that it was carried by US Military high officials. Not sure.

Thanks.

[morrcarr67]

Hi,

I would like to know more about Colt Woodsman history. A friend of mine told me that it was carried by US Military high officials. Not sure.

Thanks.

I haven't done a bunch of research on the Woodsman but this would be a good place to start.

http://www.coltautos.com/default.asp

[Kodachrome]

I believe some were used in training.
Not sure about carried by high officials, seems too small a caliber.
Usually a Colt 1903? in 32 caliber.

[GSequoia]

My grandfather bought a Colt Woodsman around 1934, 6". We haven't found that gun yet, he thinks it was stolen. Man I want to find that.


As for high officials I only know of one photo of Patton with a Woodsman as backup, that was likely his personal weapon.


Kodachrome is correct though, the Colt 1903 was issued (and it's sister gun the .380 1908 I believe).

[energizer]

My grandfather bought a Colt Woodsman around 1934, 6". We haven't found that gun yet, he thinks it was stolen. Man I want to find that.


As for high officials I only know of one photo of Patton with a Woodsman as backup, that was likely his personal weapon.


Kodachrome is correct though, the Colt 1903 was issued (and it's sister gun the .380 1908 I believe).

Thanks, That is the nice proof that woodsman was used in the military