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LOT 3319
Excellent World War II Era Class “A” Factory
Engraved and Nickel Plated Colt Model 1903 Pocket
Hammerless Semi-Automatic Pistol with Pearl Grips,
Presentation Case, and Factory Letter - Serial no.
544445, 32 ACP cal., 3 3/4 inch round bbl., nickel finish,
pearl grips. Manufactured in 1940, with the included
factory letter confirming the pistol’s configuration,
including a 3 3/4 inch long barrel chambered for .32
caliber, nickel finish, pearl grips, and Class “A” factory
engraving (engraver’s name not listed), when sent as the
only pistol of its type in a shipment to Edward & Walker
Company in Portland, Maine, on September 16, 1940.
Features fixed oval blade front and rounded notch rear
sights, the two-line, two-block Colt patent dates and
address roll-marked on the left side of the slide with the
two-line caliber designation on the right side, the serial
number on the left side of the frame, Colt factory “T” over
“triangle/VP” proofs on the left side of the trigger guard
with “99” on the right side, along with . Fitted with a pair
of smooth pearl grips with silver Rampant Colt medallion
inserts and a nickel plated magazine marked “CAL.32/
COLT” on the base. Also includes a black leatherette Colt
presentation case with red felt interior fitted for the pistol.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 97% plus original nickel
plating with several small patches of pitting on the right
underside side of the frame, front gripstrap, a few minor
handling marks, clear markings, and crisp engraving. The
grips are also excellent with a miniscule chip next to the
medallion on the right panel. Mechanically excellent. The
case is fine with light compression and storage wear.
Estimate: 8,500 - 13,000 209