Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless Type III .32 ACP, 3.75 Inch Barrel, Blued, 8+1 Capacity (Manufactured 1920)
This Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless Type III is a .32 ACP pistol manufactured in 1920, featuring a 3.75 inch barrel, 8+1 capacity, and blued carbon steel construction. It carries classic Colt markings, an internal hammer, and both grip and thumb safeties. The Type III configuration incorporates an integral barrel bushing and does not use a magazine disconnect.
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 Notes: There is rust and pitting on the slide and frame. There are visible signs of wear and handling, including scratches and blemishes. Surface rust has caused areas of finish loss.
What's Included
- Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless Type III .32 ACP pistol
- One 8-round detachable steel single-stack magazine
The Type III variant reflects mid-production updates to the Model 1903 line. It uses Colt's integral barrel bushing and omits a magazine disconnect, while retaining the single-action blowback system and internal (concealed) hammer associated with the design.
Chambered in .32 ACP with an 8+1 capacity and a 3.75 inch barrel, this pistol maintains the compact profile that defined Colt's early pocket autos. Safety features include a thumb safety and a grip safety.
The blued slide and frame present vertical rear serrations and a right-side ejection port. Markings include the Rampant Colt at the rear of the slide, the left-side legend "COLT AUTOMATIC CALIBRE 32 RIMLESS SMOKELESS," and the right-side patent/address legend. A triangle "VP" verified proof appears on the trigger guard.
Sights are period-correct and straightforward: a small fixed front blade paired with a square-notch rear sight in a drift-adjustable dovetail. Grips are black checkered hard rubber with COLT banners and the rampant colt motif.
Manufactured in the United States in 1920, this pistol comes from the John Browning design produced from 1903 to 1945, a long-running series recognized for its enduring Colt branding and features.