Any Colt 1903 or 1908 fans?

[Puller]

There are some guns that are just plain elegant and I think the Colt Model M Pocket Pistol in .32 or .380 falls into that category. I've had this .32 ACP version a few years and it's one of my favorites shooters.

I really love the old school craftsmanship in these Pocket Pistols.

 

[turnerriver]

That’s been a very popular pistol for over 100 years, I run across many vintage holsters for them.
Regards,
turnerriver

 

[chief38]

I have 3 (1 in .380, 1 on. 32 and 1 in .25). No real practical use - just love them!!

 

[Walter Rego]

I have a Model 1908 that will be a centenarian in just a few years. One of the great handgun designs from John Browning. Interesting that Audley Safety Lock holster for it has more drop than their model for a Savage Model 1907.

 

[Wyo]

Got this one a while back from a well known forum member. Sweet little shooter and elegant to boot.

 

[4011]

Nice examples. Have a couple and wouldn't give them up. I found a nice holster one time online. Bought and when it came it stunk to high heaven. Came outa Louisa na. Guess it was moisture laden. Threw it away. Never found one after that for sale. Granddaughter likes shooting the 32cal.

 

[max]

Those pistols were shown in so many movies during WWII and after. I always thought they were so neat looking.

 

[tops]

I have two .32s and one .25. I need a .380. Everyone that likes small autos needs at least one of each. Larry

 

[walter o]

they do multiply when left alone

 

[03hemi]

Definitely one of the guns on my bucket list to have.

 

[kwill1911]

I like the ones with a military connection.

 

[Charlie Foxtrott]

I have a few of them.

And the book that goes with them.

 

[SAFireman]

My mother's father had one in 32 ACP, it was nickel. He carried it in a suede IWB clip holster - Bianchi or Safariland? I do not know where it went once he passed.

This was as close as I could get to a replacement - 380 version.

 

[vrichard]

Type 1,ser.# 7228 (4in.barrel) 1904

Dick

 

[Gene L]

Lovely guns. That level of detail in factory made firearms has not been surpassed.

 

[Absalom]

Those pistols were shown in so many movies during WWII and after. I always thought they were so neat looking.

Bogart used one in "Key Largo":

And if you want to see a movie with quite a few, historically accurate, watch "Anthropoid" about the 1942 assassination of Reinhard Heydrich by Czech agents who were armed with Model M's by the SOE.

 

[lawandorder]

Bought my Dad one back in the early 70s that has British proofs in several places, wondered if it was sent over when they called for civilian firearms because a German invasion seemed eminent.

 

[kwill1911]

Bought my Dad one back in the early 70s that has British proofs in several places, wondered if it was sent over when they called for civilian firearms because a German invasion seemed eminent.

It could be one of several situations: a.) these were popular guns the world over and British dealers imported and sold lots of them; b.) early in WWII the British Purchasing Committee bought everything it could from Colt; c.) there may have been a few sent by U.S. citizens but this is the most unlikely scenario; d.) a lot of U.S. PROPERTY marked guns were sent via Lend-Lease; e.) quite a few U.S. PROPERTY marked guns were bought by the OSS and then provided to their counterpart organization, the SOE.

 

[Gunhacker]

Another fan here.... shown with the "hideout" cigar box I made for it.

 

[Sistema1927]

I had a beautiful 1908 that I purchased when I was stationed at Ft. Knox. It came with factory box, instructions, factory target, and even the hang tag for the trigger guard.

On leave in El Paso prior to going to Korea I had El Paso Saddlery make me a copy of the General Officer flap holster for it. I also took my 4 year old daughter to the Ft. Bliss Rod & Gun Club, and it was the first gun she ever fired. I don't know what is wrong with that girl, but now in her 40's she has a Glock 19.

Sadly, I sold it after I got out of the service in order to pay for a semester of grad school. Because it was so nice, I have never seen another 1908 or 1903 in a gun case that comes close, regardless of price. As a result, I have never replaced it.