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LOT 3363
World War
I Era Colt
Model 1903
Pocket
Hammerless
Semi-
Automatic
Pistol with
Box and
Factory
Letter - Serial
no. 199399,
32 ACP cal.,
3 3/4 inch
round bbl.,
blue finish, hard rubber grips. Manufactured in
1916, this is a very fine example of a World War I era
commercial production Colt Model 1903 Pocket
Hammerless pistol. The included factory letter
confirms the caliber and finish, as well as shipment
to Schoverling, Daly & Gales in New York City on 15
February 1916, in a 10 gun shipment. The left side of the slide is marked with the two-line, two-block
address and patent dates, followed by the Rampant Colt behind the serrations. The right side of the
slide has the two-line caliber marking. The serial number is marked on the left of the frame, with “VP”
on the left of the trigger guard. It is fitted with blade and notch sights, a pair of checkered hard rubber
grips with Rampant Colts and “COLT”, and a two-tone magazine with correct marking on the baseplate.
Includes a correct factory box numbered to a different gun
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 90% plus of the original blue finish with some slight thinning and light
handling marks on the front grip strap and grip safety, and a few small spots of blue touch up on the
left of the slide. The grips are excellent with only the slightest handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
The box is fine with moderate wear and tape repairs.
Estimate: 1,500 - 2,250
LOT 3362
Excellent Pre-World War II Colt Model 1903 Pocket
Hammerless Semi-Automatic Pistol with Box - Serial
no. 470340, 32 ACP cal., 3 3/4 inch round bbl., blue
finish, hard rubber grips. Manufactured in 1927, features
fixed oval blade front and rounded notch rear sights, an
unmarked blued barrel with polished chamber hood,
two-line Colt address and patent dates on the left of the
slide with Rampant Colt behind the serrations, and caliber
designation on the right side. Matching serial number
“470340” marked on the interior of the slide. The left of
the frame bears the serial number, with “1” and “triangle/
VP” marked on the left and “48” marked on the right of
the trigger guard. Fitted with a pair of Colt banner and
Rampant Colt marked checkered hard rubber grips and a
two-tone blued magazine marked “CAL.32/COLT” on the
base. Includes an un-numbered Colt maroon box with
appropriate blue end label.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 90% plus original blue finish with some
limited minor edge wear, thinning to brown on the rear grip strap and
top of the rear sight with some visible brown patina, and some minor
handling marks. The grips are very fine with defined logos and checkering. Mechanically excellent. The box is very fine.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 3360
Excellent Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammer Semi-
Automatic Pistol - Serial no. 43704, 38 Colt Auto cal.,
4 3/8 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, hard
rubber grips. Manufactured in 1921, the serial number
range for these Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammer pistols
is somewhat odd, starting at number 19,999, working down to 16,000, and then
starting again at 20,000 and working up. Features fixed oval blade front and rounded
notch rear sights, brass firing pin, casehardened spur hammer, two-line Colt patent
dates and address on the left of the slide with Rampant Colt behind the slide serrations, and caliber
designation on the right of the slide. The frame bears the serial number on the left side, with “1” and
“triangle/VP” marked on the left and “96” marked on the right of the trigger guard. Fitted with a pair
of Colt banner and Rampant Colt marked checkered hard rubber grips and a blued magazine marked
“CAL. 38/COLT” on the baseplate.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 90% plus original blue finish an 80% plus case colors with some
minor edge wear, some minor thinning mostly on the backstrap with some visible grey patina, some
scattered minor scratches, and some light nicks. The grips are also excellent with crisp logos and defined checkering.
Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 3364
Excellent Pre-World War II Colt
Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless
Semi-Automatic Pistol with Box -
Serial no. 518542, 32 ACP cal., 3 3/4
inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut
grips. Manufactured in 1931, features
fixed oval blade front and rounded
notch rear sights, an unmarked blued
barrel with polished chamber hood,
two-line Colt address and patent
dates on the left of the slide with
Rampant Colt behind the serrations,
and caliber designation on the
right side. Matching serial number
“518542” marked on the interior of
the slide. The left of the frame bears the serial
number, with “1” and “triangle/VP” marked on the
left and “75” marked on the right of the trigger
guard. Fitted with a pair of checkered walnut grips
with silver Colt medallions and a two-tone blued
magazine marked “CAL.32/COLT” on the base. Includes a re-numbered to match Colt maroon box with
appropriate blue end label and a bore brush.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 97% original blue finish with some minor thinning on the backstrap
with some minor patches of brown patina, and a few scattered minor specs of pitting on the right
forward side of the slide, otherwise limited minor handling marks. The grips are also excellent with an
ill-fitting screw and defined checkering. Mechanically excellent. The box is fine.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 3361
Excellent Pre-World War II Nickel Plated Colt Model
1908 Pocket Hammerless Semi-Automatic Pistol with
Box - Serial no. 132263, 380 ACP cal., 3 3/4 inch round bbl.,
nickel finish, walnut grips. Manufactured in 1940, featuring
fixed oval blade front and notch rear sights, an unmarked
barrel, the standard two-line address and patent dates
on the left of the slide with the Rampant Colt at the rear,
and the two-line caliber marking. Matching “132263” serial
number marked on the interior of the slide. The left of
the frame bears the serial number with “P/triangle VP” on
the left and “75” marked on the right of the trigger guard.
Fitted with a pair of checkered walnut grips with silver
Colt medallions and a two-tone blued magazine marked
“CAL.380/COLT” on the base. Includes an unnumbered Colt
maroon box with appropriate end label.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 95% plus original nickel plating with
some limited minor flaking, some minor frosting, and limited minor
handling marks. The grips are very fine with defined checkering.
Mechanically excellent. The box is very good with tape repaired edges.
Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000