Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless Type III .32 ACP, 1916, 3.75 in Barrel, Blued, 1 Mag and Holster
This Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless Type III was manufactured in 1916 and reflects the classic John M. Browning design in a compact .32 ACP format. It features the Type III configuration with a 3.75 inch barrel and the eliminated separate barrel bushing, plus the hallmark vertical rear slide serrations and top-mounted ejection port. The pistol retains its period slide legends and black checkered hard rubber grips with the Colt ribbon and Rampant Colt.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive 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: Minor surface pitting is present on spots of the frame and slide. The slide shows moderate scratching, with finish loss visible on the high edges. The bore remains clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless Type III pistol
- 1x 8-round steel single-stack magazine
- Brown leather belt holster with retention strap
The Type III configuration (1910–1926) is defined by its 3.75 inch barrel and the elimination of the separate barrel bushing. This example retains the vertical rear slide serrations and a top-mounted ejection port, along with the slide legend "COLT AUTOMATIC CALIBRE .32 RIMLESS SMOKELESS." and two-line patent/manufacturer markings.
Operation is blowback, single-action with an internal hammer. Safety features include a manual thumb safety and a grip safety. The detachable single-stack magazine provides an 8+1 capacity in .32 ACP.
The pistol is all steel with a blued finish on the slide and frame. It wears black checkered hard rubber grips that display the "COLT" ribbon and the Rampant Colt. Sights are fixed, with a small front blade and a rear notch.
Manufactured by Colt’s Patent Fire Arms Mfg. Co. in Hartford, Connecticut, USA, in 1916, this .32 ACP pocket pistol reflects Browning’s enduring design and Colt’s early 20th-century production quality.