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Lot 534:Two Colt Hammerless Pocket Pistols

December 3rd, 2010|Rock Island, IL

Lot 534:Two Colt Hammerless Pocket Pistols

December 3rd, 2010|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$1,000 - $1,600

A) Colt Model 1903 Semi-Automatic Pistol

Produced in 1921. Fixed sights, two line address and patent dates on the left side of the slide, the Rampant Colt behind the serrations, and "COLT AUTOMATIC/CALIBRE 32 RIMLESS SMOKELESS" on the reverse below the ejection port. Marked "R/ VP" and "34" on the trigger guard, with checkered thumb safety and checkered grips with "COLT" banners. Complete with a Colt marked two-tone magazine.

ConditionExcellent, 95% original blue, with some light scratching on the back strap, bright edge wear and scattered handling marks and spotting. Grips are very good, with some light scratches. Mechanically excellent.

Details

ManufacturerColt

Model1903

TypePistol

Serial number

ClassCurio & Relic Handgun

Caliber / Gauge32 ACP

Barrel3 3/4 inch round

Finishblue

Gripplastic

Item LocationRock Island, IL

Catalog page110

B) Colt Model 1908 Semi-Automatic Hammerless Pocket Pistol with Pearl Grips and Box

Made in 1928. Similar to A, with "1/ VP" and "91" on the trigger guard, smooth pearl grips and a Colt black box numbered to a different 1908.

ConditionExcellent, with 95% of the original nickel finish, showing light scratches and handling marks overall. A chip is absent from the left grip panel near the safety, otherwise very good. Mechanically excellent.

Details

ManufacturerColt

Model1908

TypePistol

Serial number

ClassCurio & Relic Handgun

Caliber / Gauge380 ACP

Barrel3 3/4 inch round

Finishnickel

Grippearl

Item LocationRock Island, IL