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Colt 1903 Pocket Hammerless .32acp
January 06, 2021, 11:47 PM
beltfed21Colt 1903 Pocket Hammerless .32acp
Don’t have them yet (state ok’s way behind), but I bought two 1903’s last weekend. I know there are fans of the 1903’s here, so I thought I’d post.
One is a 1925 (type III) with wood grips that is like new. The other is a 1930 (type IV) that is new in the box, with papers, etc! The 1930 will be a safe queen, but the other one will get shot. I’ll attempt to post pics after I get them home.
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January 07, 2021, 01:22 AM
stylophilesI’ve got a couple... both early, but one is “early early” with a three digit SN.
Both very fun guns for point shooting, very nice feel in the hand.
Bill R
January 07, 2021, 07:20 AM
dehughesVery cool. In my opinion that is the most beautiful pistol ever designed. Please post pics when you get them.
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January 07, 2021, 09:08 AM
pedropcolaVery nice guns. Good pickup.
Do you guys who own them shoot them much?
January 07, 2021, 10:01 AM
GCE61Congrats, can’t wait to see some pics
January 07, 2021, 11:53 AM
lymanI have a well worn type I (bushing ) that shoots very well,
I'm trading it to myself (FFL I iz)for one I picked up recently that's been refinished, long ago, but is good to go,
I want a pocket gun I don't have to worry about the finish on,
both are 32, both shoot great, quite accurate, and natural pointers,
and yes, the sights suck on all of them
https://www.chesterfieldarmament.com/
January 07, 2021, 12:59 PM
GaryBFYou guys are making me feel bad. I had a 1918 specimen and I was very disappointed in it. I did not like the feel (very small), terrible trigger, poor sights, and difficult to shoot because of the aforementioned. And then it developed a broken frame. I still have all of the parts (except the frame).
1903 Right1K by
GaryBF, on Flickr
January 07, 2021, 01:16 PM
OddyseusDSMI have a 1918 1903 Hammerless and I love the feel, my trigger is awesome and very light 1911 like. If it wasn't so picky with ammo I'd shoot it more.
January 07, 2021, 01:32 PM
Cobra21Goodness Gary! It was 1918.
Cleaned one up not too long ago for a buddy after we shot it. Fine little gun.
Risk the consequences of honesty...
January 07, 2021, 03:39 PM
pedropcolaI like that, “and then it developed a broken frame”. Nice wordsmithing. That is why I wondered about how many of you guys shoot these. They sure are nice looking though.
January 07, 2021, 09:10 PM
mdjI love the 1903. I have one from 1904 and it is very accurate and extremely reliable. So fun to shoot. As I get older the sights are not great for me, but what an amazingly genius engineering design.
January 07, 2021, 09:17 PM
snorisI have my grandfather's 1903, manufactured in the late nineteen teens. I still shoot it from time to time, it's really pretty accurate from 10-15 yards.
January 07, 2021, 11:26 PM
YooperSigsWay ahead of its time, too. The Glock 43 of its era. I want one but every time I find a decent one, I am too broke to buy it!
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January 08, 2021, 12:10 AM
abnmacvHave one of the US Armament 1903 newly manufactured units. Love it! Very thin for concealed carry in the gun unfriendly environment I live in. Fast on target and with minimal recoil one can put 5 shots on target very quickly. Doesn't have the power of the 9mm but don't feel under-gunned.
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January 08, 2021, 12:20 AM
g26s239Congrats. Mine is a 1914 and is a fun shooter. I bought it back in 2009 for about $325. I consider it money well spent. It is well worn but mechanically sound.
January 08, 2021, 08:26 AM
maxwayneBill always has nice stuff. I told him I remember lots of spy and detective movies from the 50's and somebody always had one of these Colts.
I have never had one, but suppose I could be tempted for one in .32. However, I need to be selling, not buying.
January 08, 2021, 02:56 PM
FALna45congrats!
can't wait to see the NIB model, wow!
anyone know of aftermarket mags for these little lovelies?
Here's my '26 vintage, a very good shooter the little bit i've fired it....
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or you can just look at the pictures if you like
January 08, 2021, 11:04 PM
beltfed21FAL, Triple K is the only after market Mag that I know of for the 1903’s. I don’t have any knowledge of if they work or not. Your 1903 is very nice!
I’m picking up the two pistols on Saturday. Could have gotten them earlier, but the dealer forgot to call me and let me know. Oh well.
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January 09, 2021, 07:42 AM
arfmelThe Triple K mag I bought direct from Triple K was crap, and they refused to let me return it under warranty.
I bought a mag from US Armament and it works fine.
January 09, 2021, 09:50 AM
maxwayneUS Armament lists magazines:
https://usarmamentcorp.com/parts-accessories/