The original Colt 1903 could discharge if dropped. The reproduction by US Armament claims that the increased inn the hammer hook depth and sear surface to create a sharper angle. Any opinions of the safety of carrying one of them with a round in the chamber? Want one of these historic units and would like to carry it as it is slim and very concealable.

I believe that it is less about a hammer / sear fitment and more about the firing pin needing to inertia resistant.

They should have the double hook sear, as in late production Colt 1903's.

When I redid my old family 1903, I was lucky enough to find the parts to convert mine from the single hook. I didn't know this, I ran across a fellow on the internet selling the parts, and how it was a safety upgrade.
Later Type III versions have a more robust sear and half cock notch and More drop safe.
The later hammers and parts fit the earlier guns with some fitting and a good pistol smith can trick them and keep them safe for carry.


I would think The pistol you mentioned would be safe to carry a round chambered. I would like to have one,but a little too pricey for me.

I have a 1918 1903 hammerless. Only thing that might stop my carry of it is that its super picky on ammo. Itll jam a round upright in the chamber every other mag if it dislikes the ammo.