Colt M1903 Pocket Hammerless 32ACP - 1911 Model Listing ID: 3045111
Colt M1903 Pocket Hammerless - 3.75" Barrel - 8+1 - 1911 Model - CALIBER $789
John Browning designed some of the longest lasting, most iconic, popular firearms of all time. The Colt M1903 hammerless pistol was a John Browning design that was then produced by Colt. The "hammerless" term was more of a marketing pitch by Colt to tout the pistol's suitability for concealed carry and ability to draw it without a snag. The pistol actually is hammer-fired with the hammer concealed underneath the slide. This model was also popular with the gangsters of the pre-WW II era. Al Capone allegedly carried one in his coat pocket, Bonnie Parker used one to break Clyde Barrow out of jail and John Dillinger was carrying one when he was shot by FBI agents.
Colt shows that the pistol that we have on consignment was manufactured in 1911. It's a Type III and has a 3.75" barrel. Serial number is 1075632. Chambered in 32 ACP, the magazine has an 8 round capacity. The manual safety on the left side of the frame also functions as the slide lock. The pistol also has a grip safety, similar to a 1911 design. The sights are fixed and the grips are checkered, hard rubber.
The grips are in Very Good condition with the Colt pony, Colt name and the checkering all very clear and showing little wear. The original charcoal blue finish has mostly disappeared with age but the metal is in good condition and we find no active rust. See all photos for condition of the metal. The slide spring remains strong and the barrel is bright. We don't think that the original rifling in the barrel was very deep at the time of manufacture but the rifling remains clear and visible. There is some sign of light pitting in the barrel.
Overall, this is a very nice vintage Colt pistol with a great deal of history. If you're a fan or collector of Vintage Colt models, take a good look at this one!
Purchase includes the pistol and (1) original Colt 8 round magazine.
This is a consignment sale and, like all of our consignment firearms, we have not test fired this pistol. We have performed all function checks and find no issues. As with all used firearm purchases, please review the photos carefully so that you are fully comfortable with the condition of the pistol.
We are an FFL dealer so, ALL REVOLVER / PISTOL BUYERS MUST BE 21 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER, HAVE A CURRENT/VALID TEXAS DRIVERS LICENSE OR LTC. NON LTC HOLDERS REQUIRE FBI BACKGROUND CHECK. PER ATF REGULATIONS, ALL LOCAL SALES MUST TAKE PLACE AT OUR LOCATION IN LEWISVILLE. We will gladly ship to your local FFL dealer anywhere within the United States and include only actual shipping charges.
Interested buyers can contact me by text at 940-488-2349 , call 940-324-4100 or you can email me at Ryan@2AFirearmsUSA.com
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PRODUCT CODE:CLT1903-CNSGMT
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- 32 ACP
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