Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless Type IV .32 ACP, MFD 1938, Blued, Compact 3.75 in Barrel
This is a commercial Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless Type IV chambered in .32 ACP and manufactured in 1938 (MFD. 1938). It features a blued steel finish, compact 3.75 in barrel, and John Browning’s internal-hammer design. The slide bears the correct legends, including "COLT AUTOMATIC CALIBRE 32 RIMLESS SMOKELESS," maker/patent lines, and the Rampant Colt logo behind the rear serrations. This pre-war example is a United States–made, commercial pistol without U.S.
PROPERTY markings.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in solid shape. There are scratches and blemishes present on the finish. The bore is clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- 1x 7-round steel single-stack magazine with witness holes
- Leather flap holster marked for S&W Military & Police 2-inch barrel
Type IV denotes a late pattern within the Model 1903 line, and this example was manufactured in 1938 as a commercial-production pistol. It retains the proper slide markings, including "COLT AUTOMATIC CALIBRE 32 RIMLESS SMOKELESS," the maker/patent lines, and the Rampant Colt logo set behind the rear serrations.
Built on a steel frame with a blued finish, this compact .32 ACP uses a 3.75 in barrel and a single-stack magazine for a 7+1 capacity. Operation is single-action blowback with an internal hammer, true to the John Browning design.
Controls and safety features include a heel-type magazine release, thumb safety, grip safety, and a magazine disconnect safety. The pistol wears fixed sights with a small rounded blade front and a small notch rear for a low-profile sight picture.
Checkered walnut grips with Colt medallions provide a classic factory-correct appearance and secure handling. As a pre-war, United States–made commercial Type IV, manufactured in 1938, it represents a collectible example of Colt’s enduring pocket pistol design.