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

December 8th, 2023|Bedford, TX
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Lot 447:Pentagon Shipped U.S. Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless Pistol

December 8th, 2023|Bedford, TX
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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

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.

ConditionExcellent, 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.
Details
ManufacturerColt
Model1903 Pocket Hammerless
TypePistol
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Handgun
Caliber / Gauge32 ACP
Barrel3 3/4 inch round
Finishparkerized
Gripwalnut

Item LocationBedford, TX
Views1733
Catalog page330
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