Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless Type III .32 ACP, 3.75" Barrel, 1915, Blued, 5 Magazines
This 1915 Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless Type III is a compact, Browning-designed .32 ACP pistol with the Type III update that eliminates the separate barrel bushing while retaining a 3.75" barrel. It features blued steel construction, checkered black hard-rubber Colt grips, and correct factory legends and proof marks. It comes with five 8-round magazines and a black leather open-top holster.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Rifling: Fair Rifling - Worn rifling, slight loss of definition.
Specific Condition Notes: There is finish loss and surface pitting in spots throughout the frame and slide.
What's Included
- Five 8-round steel magazines for Colt Model 1903 .32 ACP
- Black leather open-top holster
Type III configuration removes the separate barrel bushing while keeping the 3.75" barrel length, a hallmark change within the Model 1903 evolution. This example was manufactured in 1915 in the USA and is chambered in .32 ACP.
Designed by John M. Browning, the pistol uses a blowback, single-action system with an internal (concealed) hammer. It incorporates both a thumb safety that can lock the slide open and a grip safety. A heel-style magazine catch is located at the butt, and capacity is 8+1.
The slide and frame are blued steel with vertical rear slide serrations. Sights are fixed, with a small front blade and a rear notch. Grips are checkered black hard rubber with the COLT banner and Rampant Colt devices.
Markings include the right-side slide legend "COLT AUTOMATIC CALIBRE 32 RIMLESS SMOKELESS" and left-side patent and manufacturer rollmarks. Proofs and inspection marks include the Colt Verified Proof "VP" in a triangle on the left front trigger-guard bow and a small "S" on the trigger guard.