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Lot #446
Lot #448

Lot 447: Pentagon Shipped U.S. Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless Pistol

Documented Pentagon Shipped U.S. Property Marked World War II Production Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless Semi-Automatic Pistol with Factory Letter

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 8, 2023

Lot 447: Pentagon Shipped U.S. Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless Pistol

Documented Pentagon Shipped U.S. Property Marked World War II Production Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless Semi-Automatic Pistol with Factory Letter

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 8, 2023

Estimated Price: $2,250 - $3,500
Price Realized:
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Documented Pentagon Shipped U.S. Property Marked World War II Production Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless Semi-Automatic Pistol with Factory Letter

Manufacturer: Colt
Model: 1903 Pocket Hammerless
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 32 ACP
Barrel: 3 3/4 inch round
Finish: parkerized
Grip: walnut
Stock:
Item Views: 1695
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 330
Class: Curio & Relic Handgun
Description:

Manufactured in 1945 with "U.S. PROPERTY" mark on the right side of the frame. Introduced as a commercial pistol, the 1903 was adopted by the U.S. military after proving a commercial success and became the standard sidearm for General Officers during WWII and still issued into the 1970s. Although this pistol's serial number falls in the middle of known General Officer pistols, it is not identified as such (571948 and 571956 are identified). The included factory letter lists shipment to the Quartermaster Depot in Cameron, Virginia for the Property Officer at the Pentagon Building in Washington, D.C. on 20 February 1945. Letter states the finish is blue, although the writer believes this to be a factory clerical error, as the finish is original. Includes a Kraft style box numbered to a different gun and two extra magazines in factory style wrapping.

Rating Definition:

Excellent, retains 98% plus of the original parkerized finish with some scattered light handling marks and very light edge wear. The grips are also excellent with only the slightest handling marks and crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. The box is fine.



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