Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless Type III .32 ACP, 3.75 in Barrel, 1924 Production, Gold-Tone Plated
This Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless Type III is a compact .32 ACP pistol produced in 1924, notable for its gold-tone plated slide and frame. It features the classic 3.75 in barrel, single-action blowback operation, and black checkered hard rubber grips with Colt banner and prancing pony. Period-correct slide legends, the Rampant Colt logo, and factory inspection marks add desirable authenticity.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The gold-tone plated surfaces show minor scratches and small blemishes consistent with careful handling. The bore has a bright, reflective appearance.
What’s Included
- Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless Type III pistol
- 1 factory Colt 8-round .32 ACP magazine with floorplate marked "CAL. 32 / COLT"
Produced in 1924, this Type III Model 1903 retains the hallmark concealed internal hammer and bushingless barrel of the series, paired with single-action blowback operation in a compact package. It has an 8+1 capacity and a 3.75 in barrel, well-suited to the model’s intended role in its era.
The slide and frame wear a gold-tone plated finish, presenting a distinctive appearance across the steel construction. The slide has rear serrations and an external long-claw extractor, with the Rampant Colt logo set behind the serrations.
Markings include the right-side slide legend "COLT AUTOMATIC / CALIBRE 32 RIMLESS SMOKELESS" and the left-side legend listing the manufacturer and patents. Inspection and proof stamps are present: VP in triangle on the left front of the trigger guard, an R on the left trigger guard, 34 on the right trigger guard, and a K stamp near the right front of the slide.
Controls and features are consistent with the Type III pattern: a heel-type magazine catch, manual thumb safety, and grip safety. Sights are fixed, with a half-moon blade front and a fixed U-notch rear. The black checkered hard rubber grips carry the Colt banner and prancing pony, and the included factory magazine shows the "CAL. 32 / COLT" floorplate marking.