Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless Type II .32 ACP, 3.75 in Barrel, Blued, 1909
This Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless Type II is a 1909-manufactured, compact .32 ACP pistol with a 3.75 in barrel and blue finish. Notable Type II features include the separate muzzle bushing and vertical rear slide serrations. It wears checkered black hard-rubber Colt grips and comes with a factory Colt magazine marked "CAL. 32 COLT" on the floorplate.
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: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There is slight pitting on the slide and some blemishing to the finish. The bore presents a bright, shiny surface.
What’s Included
- 1 factory Colt .32 ACP steel magazine (8-round) with "CAL. 32 COLT" marked floorplate
The Type II configuration stands out with its 3.75 in barrel and separate muzzle bushing, simple blowback operation, and a single-action trigger. Controls include a thumb safety, grip safety, and a heel-type magazine catch. Capacity is 8+1 in .32 ACP, and the pistol retains a compact profile suited to its original pocket-pistol role.
The slide carries period-correct legends: left side "PATENTED APR. 20. 1897 DEC. 22. 1903 COLT’S PT.
F. A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CT.
U.S.A." and right side "AUTOMATIC COLT CALIBRE 32 RIMLESS SMOKELESS." A small Rampant Colt in a circle appears at the rear of the slide, and the serial number is roll-stamped on the left side of the frame ahead of the trigger guard.
Construction is all steel with a blue finish. Sighting is via a fixed half-moon blade front and fixed rear notch. The slide uses vertical rear serrations for purchase. Grips are checkered black hard rubber with the scalloped COLT banner and circular Rampant Colt medallion.
Markings of interest to collectors include a small triangular proof on the front of the trigger guard and an inspection stamp "B" at the right rear of the trigger guard. Made in the United States in 1909, this is a collectible Type II example with correct features and period markings.