1952 Colt Challenger Target .22 LR Semi-Automatic Pistol

Manufactured in 1952. Features a 6" blued barrel stamped "COLT'S MFG CO HARTFORD, CT USA" on the left side. Target blade front sight, rear fixed notch sight. Second series blued frame with the Colt logo and "CHALLENGER" stamped on the left side of the frame. Front and back of grip straps are a matte finish. Serrated slide is blued with a matte finish top, stamped on the left side "COLT AUTOMATIC CAL .22 LONG RIFLE". Factory Colt synthetic brown marbled checkered grip panels. Manual left side slide stop safety. Heel magazine release. Includes original factory 10 round magazine. CALIBER: .22 LR. S/N: 54239-C. FFL STATUS: Curio & Relic.
Condition Report: Barrel retains 90% original blue with the most wear at the side panel near the slide. Frame and slide retain 95% original blue with faint handling wear. The grips are in good condition with a few dings in the top and bottom edges and a light scratch area above the checkering on the left side panel. Good bore and mechanics.