Let's See Some Colt 1903 Pocket Hammerless .32

Rick Bowles · Mar 13, 2015

As some folks know, Colt (or should I say U.S. Armament) is once again offering the iconic Model M 1903 Pocket Hammerless .32. The base model will have an MSRP of $1,395.00.

With five variations (Types) and a total production of 572,215 over forty-two years the original 1903 was a huge success. I'm certain this pistol is still a favorite even here on the S&W forum. Let's see some original Colt 1903's.

I'll kick it off with a Type II from 1909.

vrichard · Mar 13, 2015

TOP,1903 Type 1,32 cal.4in.barrel (1904)
Middle 1908 Type 3(?) 380 cal.3 3/4in.barrel (1923)
Bottom 1903 Type 3 32cal. 3 3/4 in.barrel (1918)

need a type 2 real bad.
Dick
Dick

Hot Toddy · Mar 13, 2015

Where and how much???

DFrame · Mar 13, 2015

I don't have a pic but mine's from 1932 and shoots great

4330Inroute · Mar 13, 2015

My Granddad pocket carried one for years. When he passed it disappeared. I always wanted one: How much are these worth on today's market?

gregintenn · Mar 13, 2015

Here's mine with a couple of siblings.

italiansport · Mar 13, 2015

Here's one of mine cased with an engraved Colt 25 auto.
Jim

shouldazagged · Mar 13, 2015

A lady I know--I was married to her for a few years long ago--has a 1903 I would dearly love to have, but she won't sell it. I've wanted one for many years, but damn sure can't afford one of the new ones even if I trusted they'd be as good as the originals.

Yeah, I'm an old fogey.

Alpo · Mar 13, 2015

Only picture I have of my 32, it is taking its job seriously, guarding the steak as it marinates.

gen3guy · Mar 13, 2015

The 1903 is a great little pistol. It has a colorful history and the 'cool factor' is off the chart. However, the MSRP on this new pistol is an outrage. I would hazard a guess that this would not be the first choice for anyone on this forum (or anywhere else) who is ready surrender 14 pictures of Ben for a new handgun. Not quite sure what Colt is thinking.

Rick Bowles · Mar 13, 2015

This is a very rare and very cool 1903. This Type I from 1906 letters with factory engraving
and Colt mother-of-pearl stocks. The engraving is attributed to Colt master engraver Cuno Helfricht.

turnerriver · Mar 13, 2015

Mine is run of the mill but I do have some nice holsters for it. A very popular pistol for many years-I run into a lot of holsters made for them.
Heiser

Heiser Automobile holster- it strapped to the steering column

O. Ball holster

Unknown maker, inked with an Ohio sheriff's name inside

Another Heiser.

Regards,
turnerriver

Rick Bowles · Mar 13, 2015

Nice holsters for sure! I wouldn't call your Type II "run-of-the-mill". Of the five types the Type II is the least common.

duck32man · Mar 13, 2015

Ok, don't beat me up...this one I bought and it was in the whites, no finish, so I had it cerakoted. I carry it from time to time so I figured this would be a good cheap solution. I love these. Type III.

30-30remchester · Mar 13, 2015

turnerriver said:
Mine is run of the mill but I do have some nice holsters for it. A very popular pistol for many years-I run into a lot of holsters made for them.
Heiser

Heiser Automobile holster- it strapped to the steering column

O. Ball holster

Unknown maker, inked with an Ohio sheriff's name inside

Another Heiser.

Regards,
turnerriver

Just one word. WOW

Mike Q. · Mar 13, 2015

I'm not much of a Colt guy, but I love these guns! I have one on lay-away at my LGS. S/N is 4974XX. I can't wait to pick it up!

Regards,
Mike Q.

Charlie Foxtrott · Mar 13, 2015

I have a couple of them.

A 1919 model with some kind of aftermarket fish that looks like smooth Parkerizing. And a later model that is really clean and all original.

bonj · Mar 13, 2015

Colt 1903 Pocket Pistol .32 ACP

I wish S&W made an MP .32ACP, Here is a pic of my nickel plated 1934 Colt type IV. I'd trade it for a CZ .83 in .32ACP or the Beretta Cheetah .32 ACP.

Cyrano · Mar 13, 2015

Here's a picture of mine. It's parkerized and stamped US Property. Got the cardboard box, too. It's so new I've only shot it once, and one magazine is still in its wrapper.

Faulkner · Mar 13, 2015

Here is my humble collection of Colt Model M Pocket Pistols in .32 ACP along with a Vest Pocket model in .25 ACP.

I bought this one from a widow who said it had sat in her husband's sock drawer for over 50 years. When I first held it I was amazed, it looked prestine and maybe unfired. Unfortunately, when I turned it over the "down" side finish was ruined and it had some surface rust from sitting in that drawer, unoiled, for so many years. I sent it off and had it bead blasted and then parkerized in a gray/green finish. It is a regular shooter and rides in my boot pretty much anytime I'm on my Harley, it's very reliable and very accurate.

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