Time for a Colt...Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless

[.357magger]

Thank you, found it on Abe Books for only $395.00

For $395, I could have a dogged out one rebuilt/refinished.

Or even one box of either 32 or 380 acp.

 

[K Frame Keith]

The 1903 also had a few starring moments in the HBO series Boardwalk Empire.

 

[Charlie Foxtrott]

I got my hard back complete with dust cover.

I just found that book on Amazon in hard back for $842.31. I'd have to sell of one of my M1903's to buy the reference book about M1903's.

For fifty bucks at a flea market about ten years ago.

 

[Absalom]

The 1903 also had a few starring moments in the HBO series Boardwalk Empire.

Indeed. That’s actually where I originally became aware of the model. It was Jimmy Darmody’s personal gun in the first couple of seasons.

And during the time I was watching that, I dropped by a local Cabela’s and spied this heavily worn gun in the back of a case, and thought “Wait, isn’t that ... ?” and took my 1917 vintage home for $249.

 

[.357magger]

Indeed. That’s actually where I originally became aware of the model. It was Jimmy Darmody’s personal gun in the first couple of seasons.

And during the time I was watching that, I dropped by a local Cabela’s and spied this heavily worn gun in the back of a case, and thought “Wait, isn’t that ... ?” and took my 1917 vintage home for $249.

He wasn't alone IIRC.


Nucky also gravitated to an engraved blued model with white grips in the later seasons too. Shoulder holstered it under left arm.

 

[Absalom]

He wasn't alone IIRC.

Nucky also gravitated to an engraved blued model with white grips in the later seasons too. Shoulder holstered it under left arm.

Not to forget the one in Richard Harrow's line-up of "one of each popular model" before the big Season 3 final shoot-out

 

[Mr. Wonderful]

Not original - not expensive - it was a deal...

Here is a Colt 1903 I picked up for $250 at my local shop. It had what appeared to be original, worn grips, original magazine, and a decent nickel job sometime in the past.

For the price I couldn't pass it up.

Toss in another $50 (or so) for aftermarket synthetic "ivory" grips, and I've got a nice low cost addition to my collection. I'm not much of a Colt guy, but I totally like this model as well as the .380 version.

I'd like to get some sort of good looking holster for it. It could even be a BBQ gun if presented properly. Any suggestions?

By the way, it shoots like a dream. And credit where credit is due, what a great feeling in the hand. Dimensions are about perfect.

Best wishes everyone!

Roger AKA Mr. Wonderful

 

[Guevera]

"Believe me, the Colt is a mighty necessary part of an automobile equipment these days...."

 

[Mike 139]

Here’s my 1903.. Mfg. 1919...surprisingly good shooter, considering the sights...The Colt Verified Proof on the Trigger guard was stamped after Finish was applied...Original finish should show bright metal in the VP stamp, including Military models.

 

[PALADIN85020]

I have a couple of 1903 Colts.

This Colt Model 1903 pocket hammerless pistol in .32 ACP once belonged to legendary lawman Harry Wheeler. Wheeler was Captain of the Arizona Rangers and 3-term Sheriff of Cochise County, Arizona. He was, while sheriff, the instigator of the Bisbee Deportation in 1917. He bought this gun on his way to France as a Captain with the American Expeditionary Force in 1918. The badges are replicas, but the gun is quite genuine. It is marked with his name on the edge of the backstrap, and his initials are scratched inside each grip panel.



My other gun illustrated here, is a .32 ACP "Type III" gun, manufactured in July, 1918.



My only Model 1908 is this little jewel.

John

 

[TheHobbyist]

Well done, John. Appreciate you sharing that with us.

Just put a few rounds through mine today and can understand 'the following'. Best to you and yours, TH.

 

[crsides]

 

[Guevera]

 

[Mbrgr1]

This is half of my "Walmart" purchase from awhile back. I almost passed on it because of the dirt and neglect, broken grips etc, but it pretty much was tossed in with the other gun.


1924 I think, type III .32



It took many hours to clean and de-rust, but turned out fine, replacement rubber grips are very well executed and it is just the right size to carry and a hoot to shoot.

 

[WCCPHD]

I'm a S&W guy first and foremost, but this gun is simply elegant.

 

[teletech]

I have a fondness for the model M to be sure, but as a straight blowback weapon the recoil, particularly from a .380 model is a lot more noticeable than the more modern locked-breach weapons. Out of respect for my wrists and the 100year-old guns I typically go with a fairly lightweight reload.