That is very useful information, since those are the three parts that most often need replacement in the post-WWII Woodsman. It includes some information that is not in Colt's instructions, such as removal and replacement of the extractor, firing pin, and slide stop spring. The American Rifleman article uses a Second Series Match Target for purposes of illustration, but the information is good for all post-WWII models. They do not include extractor removal, firing pin removal, or other parts replacement instructions like the American Rifleman article does. The Colt instructions go only as far as Colt felt it was necessary for proper cleaning. There are some minor differences, for which I have inserted comments where needed. The information, however, is still good for all pistols in the Woodsman line, right up to 1977, because the basic assembly/disassembly procedure remained nearly the same. Since the Colt's Firearms takedown instructions were written in about 1915, they naturally use the very early pre-Woodsman for purposes of illustration. I recommend that you read both sets of instructions carefully before attempting to dis-assemble a Woodsman. Each of these has certain merits and certain shortcomings. Hoffschmidt, published in the May, 1953 issue of The American Rifleman, and reproduced here with permission from the National Rifle Association of America. One is by an anonymous someone at Colt's Firearms, undoubtedly now deceased since it was written in about 1915. Rather than attempt to explain it myself, I have reproduced the two best explanations I have been able to find. Colt Woodsman Assembly/Disassembly Assembly/DisassemblyĪssembly/Disassembly of the Colt Woodsman is one of the very few things in life that is easier done than said that is, it is easy to do (once you know how), but very difficult to explain.

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