My interest in the colt 1903 was first born in paris a few years ago when i saw an exemplary in a gun shop. This early colt pistol is in excellent condition with lots of original factory blue and original twotone factory magazine. According to steve fjestads authoritative blue book of gun values, type i runs from serial number 1 to 71,999, has a 4inch barrel, barrel bushing and no magazine safety. The hammerless reference was not accurate of course, but rather it was a marketing term to call attention to the pistols streamlined profile. This particular edition is in a leather bound format. It looked like i was going to have to quickly drop two of them to even the odds and i wasnt at all sure the. Colt model 1903 pocket hammerless pistol 10 fun facts.
Yes, colt will be making brand newproduction model 1903 pocket pistols. First and only book devoted to a history of the postcivil war west 18731903. The colt pocket hammerless model 1903 is a very collectible pistol, and a great shooter even by todays standards. The colt pocket hammerless automatic pistols john w. It is illustrated in bill brophys 1903 book, and im sure you can find photos of it with a search. Approximately 97% original blue finish with some light carry wear. A handgun that saw much action from its introduction to the end of the vietnam war was the colt 1903 safety hammerless.
Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. This pistol was designed by john browning and colt produced approximately 570,00 between 1903 and 1945. Apr 14, 2016 a 1919 colt model 1903 pocket hammerless pistol tom mchale.
Fine service rifle, rebuilt for wwii with a springfield armory bbl dated 642. I am aware of triple k replacement mags but their reputation is spotty at best and i. The second edition of this book on the colt pocket hammerless automatic pistols is profusely illustrated. Ldbennett, if you have a colt 1903 in 32 acp, it taks an 8 round magazine. Colt producing new model 1903 pistols the firearm blog. After market magazines for a colt 1903 hammerless the high road. Has about 95% of the high luster blue, with most of the wear on the edges and grip straps. Im also aware that there was a highprofile fatal accident with a colt 1903 recently. Armaments reproduction 1903 general officers pocket pistol. Gun traders guide 21st edition fully illustrated book of firearm identification. The title of this book is colt pocket hammerless automatic pistols ii leather and it was written by dr. Can anyone please tell me where i can find some reliable, high quality after market magazines for a colt 1903 hammerless. I have 4 colt 1903 pocket hammerless pistolsits the only gun i collect but have to admit i carry them as well.
Usa ive always had a man crush on the colt model 1903 and im not exactly sure why. The internal factory designation for the gun was model m. Jul 20, 2014 ldbennett, if you have a colt 1903 in 32 acp, it taks an 8 round magazine. When i got home i replaced the colt with a gi 1911 45. This book is the equvilant of charles clawsons excellent and highly sought after treatise on colt 45 service pistols and has already become a treasured prize for anyone interested in colt pocket autos. Colt forum since 2000 a forum community dedicated to colt firearm owners and enthusiasts. Oct 30, 20 the colt model 1903 is a classic pistol that continues to fascinate shooters, collectors and historians. The trigger and safety still have quite a bit of the fire blue finish. Us armament corporation colt 1903 8round magazine brownells. Wilson colt and its collectors colt collectors association fine colts the dr. These illustrated parts drawings are shown only to help you identify needed parts, they are not parts. Nov 09, 2017 the next browningdesigned model was the model 1903 hammerless pocket pistol, which became one of colts most successful handguns of the 20th century.
Colt s manufacturing company firearms, handguns, pistols, rifles, revolvers. It is based on many years of research in the colt factory production and shipping records as well as examination of these pistols over more than sixty years. The colt model 1903, or model m as colt called it, is a classy pocket pistol chambered in. The colt model 1903 pocket hammerless not to be confused with the colt model 1903 pocket hammer or the m1903 springfield rifle is a. New reprint restored and digitally enhanced from a nice original.
Us property marked, this pistol is our tribute to the leaders of the greatest generation and the iconic firearms originally issued to them. The illustrated, documented story of the design, development, and production of all the models, appendages, and accessories william s. Colt cavalry, artillery and militia revolvers, 18731903 by. Both versions look the same and take the same grips. As the holdup unfolded i felt way undergunned with the little colt. Designed by john browning, the m1903 was made from 19031945. The 380 acp version, which colt began making in 1908, takes a 7 round magazine. This volume is extensively illustrated with many very rare variations of colt pistols all photographed in fine detail for the collector. It was published by phillips publications and has a total of 240 pages in the book. The price of these guns varies depending on condition, features and history with provenance.
Armament is offering quality replicas in the same wartime configuration, with a parkerized finish, walnut grips and u. The illustrated, documented story of the design, development, and production of all the models of appendages, and accessories as want to read. All colt models general colt, an american legend r. It was desactivated as usual in that gun hell so i passed. The drawings listed below are scanned off existing factory catalogs, or existing books these illustrated parts drawings are shown only to help you identify needed parts, they are not parts that are made or supplied by the host of this website. The 1903 colt was also issued as a general officers pistol, either as a backup to the issue 1911 or to be slipped into the pocket of a dress uniform, from the 1940s until 1972, and during world.
The legend, the romance and the rivals combat handguns greenhill military. It was a project that came out of the woodwork at the 2015 shot show and looks to be coming to fruition soon test pistols are being sent out to the media as this is being written. Many ebooks on various firearms are now available in our site. Locke collection colts single action army revolver. This first edition, signed by samuel colt, keith cochran is available at bauman rare books. Just the right size for comfortable carry, reliable, and more accurate than most any handgun in its class, the colt was a. By bob campbell published on may 9, 2016 in firearms. Colt m 19031908 pistol exploded views leeroys ramblings. Colt peacemaker collector hand book and guide colt peacemaker encyclopedia colt peacemakeryearly variations colt rifles and muskets from 1847 to 1870 colt. The 1903 colt pocket model was considerably smaller than the 1903 fn grande modele which did not go into full production until 1907. Colt licensed 1903 hammerless general officers pocket. Colt is known for the engineering, production, and marketing of firearms, most especially between the 1850s and world war i, when it. An illustrated directory of over 1,000 military, sporting, and antique firearms.
Colt 1903 pocket pistol 32 acp magazine the firearms. The colt model 1903 is a classic pistol that continues to fascinate shooters, collectors and historians. The colt 1903 pocket hammerless pistol is one of john moses brownings numerous. Up for sale today is an early colt model 1903 type 1 ser. In 1949 colt began production of the colt commander, an aluminumframed 1911 with a 4.
A couple of weeks back, i got bored and searched around online for mags for my old colt 1903. Using shooting glasses and concentrating upon the sight picture, excellent groups were fired. The john browningdesigned 1903 pocket hammerless in. Built to original factory specifications, this reproduction colt 1903 replacement barrel will fit all lateproduction types 35 and u. How a colt model 1903 pocket hammer pistol works youtube.
Post 80 colt pistols colt 1903 hammerless german submachine guns the luger producers. Highly illustrated french book on the colt pistols. There are two different types of colt 1903 32 acp magazine. Although we have covered the colt 1903 pocket hammerless before, the gun shown here makes it worth revisiting, because it is a classic example of how condition affects value. The highest recorded production number is 572215, with serial numbers 572216 through 572451 being manufactured but never assembled, being scrapped in 1945. Jan 16, 2017 the colt model 1903 pocket hammer was a shortrecoil, semiautomatic pistol, designed by famous american arms designer john browning. Armaments colt 1903 8round replacement magazines save you from having to put wear and tear on precious original mags or go scrounging at gun shows for replacements that have seen better days. This is a nice copy of a very rare colt book, seldom found on the market and bargainpriced.
We are not affiliated with any arms or gun manufacturer. Now they are making the 1903 in the general officers pistol version. It was a compact version of the colt model 1902 sporting model. I understand that there was a design change somewhere along the line that added a halfcock notch to the hammer, but i believe this change occurred after mine was made. It does show a few blemishes in the bluing on the slide, as shown in pictures.
Will the colt 1903 fire its first round after 50some years of storage. Long is not plentiful but the hornady handbook 9th edition has reliable. It is the successor corporation to colts earlier firearmsmaking efforts, which started in 1836. The making of an american legend colts from the william m. Fn pistol model 1903 explained click here to download. The colt 19031908 pocket hammerless pistol is the ultimate pocket pistol. Colts model 1903 general officers pistol is back in its original browning single action blowback.
I have a 1923 built pocket hammerless that has been tricked, slicked and hard chromed and its a very sweet shooter and a comforting carry pistol. Colt brings back limited run of model 1903 hammerless. It squeezed the sight base from both sides to tighten the dovetail, and had a dovetail size gauge block that. Indeed, it is a typical example of the periods armament that, even today, fits gun digests honored definition of one good gun. The approach to what we now call a carry gun was much different a generation ago.
The colt 1903 was designed by john browning and features a contained hammer that actuates through the rear of the slide, essentially it is a contained action like the 1911s on a. Colt cavalry, artillery and militia revolvers 1873 1903 rare book for sale. Colt auto pistols colt 1900 series colt 1911 series colt. Colt licensed 1903 hammerless general officers pocket pistol. In those halcyon days, most folks tucked a neat little breakaction revolver in their waistband or dropped a slim semiauto in their pocket. Colt pocket hammerless automatic pistols ii leather by dr. The second edition of this book on the colt pocket hammerless automatic. As americas leading pistol parts supplier, numrich has the colt model 1903 pocket hammerless parts and accessories that you want. The hallmark of the 1903 design was its simplicity, which helped make it the most copied pistol in the world. It was developed in response to an army requirement issued in 1949, for a lighter replacement for the m1911 pistol, for issue to officers. Douglas macarthur was issued this colt model 1903 when he was superintendent of the united states military academy.
The us army ordnance department actually had a special m1903 tool some call them tweezers. This gun was one of the last issued with checkered hard rubber grips with the rampant colt molded into them. Highly illustrated french book on the luger pistol. If i am going to carry a gun the size of the 1903, its going to be a bigger caliber than a. Replacement barrel for original coltmanufactured 1903s or new reproductions. Colt s model 1903 general officers pistol is back in its original browning single action blowback. New colt 1903 the leading glock forum and community. Bore is very good with light frosting in the grooves. Colt cavalry, artillery and militia revolvers 18731903. More recently i could buy a fn 1903 in 9 mm browning long which is the exact big brother of. Great book, very detailed and it helps to identify the many changes over the life history of the 1903, 1098 colt pistols. Illustrated with an encyclopedia approach to this revolver. Colts manufacturing company, llc cmc, formerly colts patent firearms manufacturing company is an american firearms manufacturer, founded in 1855 by samuel colt. There are two volumes i and ii both long since out of print and continuing to rise in price.
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