Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless Type III .32 ACP, Bright Nickel, 3.75 in Barrel, 1917 Production
This Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless is a Type III variant produced in 1917, chambered in .32 ACP and finished in bright nickel. It combines the compact 3.75 in barrel with classic Colt features, including top ejection and original rollmarked legends. Period-correct details such as the checkered walnut grips with Colt medallions and a factory magazine with the "CAL 32 COLT" floorplate marking make this an appealing example for buyers who value authentic configuration and markings.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Finish wear and scattered pitting are present throughout. Overall presentation is consistent with its age.
What’s Included
- Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless Type III pistol
- 1 factory Colt 8-round steel magazine for Model 1903 (.32 ACP) with floorplate marked "CAL 32 COLT"
The Type III configuration omits the magazine disconnect, aligning this pistol with the mid-production refinement of the Model 1903 line. It uses a simple blowback, single-action system with an internal hammer and a heel-type magazine release. Safety features include both a grip safety and a thumb safety.
The pistol retains its distinctive top-ejecting design with a long oval ejection port and rear vertical slide serrations. Sights are fixed, with a small half-moon front blade and a narrow rear notch that is drift-adjustable for windage.
Original-style markings remain a highlight: the right slide reads "COLT AUTOMATIC / CALIBRE 32 RIMLESS SMOKELESS," the left side carries the patent and address rollmarks, and a small Rampant Colt logo appears behind the serrations. The factory magazine is correctly marked on the floorplate with "CAL 32 COLT."
Finished in bright nickel over a carbon steel frame and slide, this compact 8+1 pistol reflects U.S. manufacture during 1917. Checkered walnut grips with Colt medallions complete the classic presentation associated with this model and era.