Build Thread 1932 colt woodsmen. Buy or borrow?

[BATTERY]

a friend of mine has a 1932 colt woodsmen in fair condition. I want a semi auto 22 but this seems a bit old. Would I be better off buying a new browning buckmark? Gun store valued it between $350 and $400

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[ron]

A bit old? I have an old Woodsman. Only standard velocity ammo in that Woodsman.
I would recommend one of the Ruger 5.5 inch bull barrel models. Many to choose from.
The Ruger 22s are the 'Death Star' of the 22 pistol world.

Ruger Mark III 22/45 22 LR 5.5″ 10+1 Black Laminate Grips - $249

 

[Certaindeaf]

a friend of mine has a 1932 colt woodsmen in fair condition. I want a semi auto 22 but this seems a bit old. Would I be better off buying a new browning buckmark? Gun store valued it between $350 and $400

Well, as Ron's avatar so aptly shows, they don't make fine, old world guns any more.. so you'd best buy and shoot that Colt regularly.