Pre-War Colt 1903 Type III Pocket Hammerless .32 Cal

Pre-War Colt 1903 Type III Pocket Hammerless .32 Cal

This is a recently acquired pre-war Colt 1903 Type III Pocket Hammerless pistol chambered for .32cal/7.65mm. It is in overall great condition for its 1915 manufacture date and shows normal holster wear and minimal peppering. The Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless was designed by John Browning and was the first of the Colt concealed hammer models. Despite the title ‘Hammerless’, the Model 1903 does have a hammer, which is covered and hidden from view under the rear of the slide. This allowed the weapon to be carried in and withdrawn from a pocket quickly and smoothly without snagging. These pistols were produced from 1903-1945 and were popular civilian firearms for much of their life. They also served as United States General Officer pistols from the 1940s until their replacement by the M15 General Officers pistol in the 1970s. The Office of Strategic Services issued the Model 1903 to its officers during World War II, and it was a popular back-up/off-duty model with police officers in the United States. Gangsters also favored this pistol, including Bonnie Parker and John Dillinger. Humphrey Bogart used a similar gun in "Casa Blanca", "Key Largo" and "The Big Sleep" all in the 1940s. Bogart also used one in his next-to-last film "The Desperate Hours" in 1955. These are beautiful and functional guns for collectors and shooters alike. Please see specifications below and all pictures for accurate depiction of this historical piece.

Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Colt
• Model: 1903
• Caliber: .32 cal/ 7.65mm
• Capacity: 8
• Barrel Length: 3 3/4"
• Sights: Factory
• Grips: Hard Black Rubber with Colt Banner and Pony
  
• Finish: Colt's Brushed Blue
• Circa: 1915

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