Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless Type II .32 ACP, 3.75 in Barrel, Blued (1909)
This early Type II Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless is a 1909-production .32 ACP with the short slide and 3.75 inch barrel. It retains the early separate barrel bushing and features the distinctive slide legend with the circled Rampant Colt logo. Designed by John M. Browning and finished in blued carbon steel, it combines classic lines with practical, carry-size dimensions.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Details: This firearm is in solid shape overall. The finish shows some scattered scratches and blemishes. The bore appears clean and shiny.
What's Included
- 1x 7-round magazine
- Single-stack detachable steel magazine with witness holes
This Type II variant showcases early-production features collectors look for, including the short slide and the separate barrel bushing. The slide is marked "AUTOMATIC COLT CALIBRE 32 RIMLESS SMOKELESS" with the circled Rampant Colt behind the rear serrations, matching the 1909 era details.
Operation is simple blowback with single-action fire control, a concealed hammer, and dual safeties consisting of a grip safety and a left-side manual safety. Capacity is 7+1 with the included single-stack magazine.
Construction is all carbon steel with a blued finish on the frame and slide. Sighting equipment includes a half-moon front blade paired with a small U-notch rear. The factory checkered hard-rubber grips feature the 'COLT' ribbon and circled Rampant Colt medallions, completing the model’s period-correct look.
Designed by John M. Browning and built in the United States, this Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless represents a well-defined snapshot of Colt’s pre-war pocket pistol design, combining compact dimensions with recognizable markings and early Type II configuration.