Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless Type IV .32 ACP, 3.75 in Barrel, Blued, 1938 Production
This Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless is a Type IV variant chambered in .32 ACP and manufactured in 1938. It features a 3.75 in barrel, blued carbon-steel construction, and checkered walnut grips with Colt medallions. Notable Type IV details include an internal hammer, a heel-style magazine release, and a thumb safety that locks the slide and serves as a takedown aid.
The pistol is configured with fixed sights, using a half-moon front blade and a rear notch integral to the slide. The slide carries vertical rear serrations and the classic Rampant Colt rollmark. This is a commercial-production example with no U.S. PROPERTY marking, and it omits the lanyard ring found on some earlier iterations.
Safety features include a manual thumb safety, a grip safety, and a magazine disconnect safety. The single-action blowback design pairs with an 8+1 capacity using a detachable single-stack magazine.
Factory inspection and proof marks include the Colt VP triangle proof and a P stamp on the trigger guard, along with a K stamp near the dustcover/muzzle area.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are visible scratches and blemishes on the finish from prior handling and use.
What’s Included
- Soft zippered pistol case (black)
- 1x 8-round detachable single-stack steel magazine for Colt Model 1903 (.32 ACP)
The Type IV’s slide-locking thumb safety doubles as a takedown aid, adding practical handling benefits consistent with late production refinements. The heel release is correct for this model and supports the single-stack 8-round magazine.
Construction is all steel with a blued finish on both frame and slide. The checkered walnut grips with Colt medallions complement the pistol’s compact, pre-war configuration.
Sighting is straightforward and durable: a fixed half-moon front blade paired with a rear notch that is integral to the slide. Vertical rear slide serrations aid in manipulation.
Markings include the Rampant Colt rollmark on the slide, the Colt VP triangle proof and P stamp on the trigger guard, and a K stamp near the dustcover/muzzle area. This is a commercial-production example with no U.S. PROPERTY marking and no lanyard ring.