Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this semi-automatic pistol for a penny-start auction…this is the Colt 1903 Pocket Hammerless - Type II!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Colt
Model: M1903 Type II
Serial: 102662
Date of Manufacture: 1910
Caliber: .32 Auto
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 3 ¾"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front and Rear Sights
Stock/Grips: Checkered Brown Synthetic
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The 1910 Colt M1903 Type II in .32 Automatic with a 3¾-inch barrel is a beautiful little exemplar of early-20th-century pocket-pistol design — a compact, elegantly proportioned blowback autoloader rooted in John Browning’s successful small-caliber layouts and refined by Colt’s factory finishing and fitting. In hand the pistol reads as intentionally discreet: a slim, single-column grip, a short, well-crowned barrel and modest fixed sights combine with tidy controls to produce a pistol whose manual of arms favors smooth, practiced use rather than rapid, tactical manipulation. Mechanically it’s a single-action, enclosed-hammer/“pocket” style autoloader built to run the .32 ACP (7.65 Browning) cartridge; feeding is from a small flush-fit magazine and the action’s simple, low-part-count layout lends itself to straightforward field-stripping and easy maintenance. Period Colts of this family are known for their fine fit-and-finish — deep bluing or tasteful nickel plating, crisply checkered walnut or hard-rubber grips, and careful machining around the slide and ejection port — so a well-preserved Type II is as much a handsome showpiece as a practical little shooter. On the range the mild .32 recoil and the reasonably long (for a pocket pistol) 3.75" sight radius make the gun pleasant for deliberate, aimed strings at close ranges, and shooters frequently praise the balance and predictable trigger break that encourages confident follow-ups; conversely, the cartridge’s modest terminal performance and the pistol’s small sights mean it’s best thought of historically as a gentleman’s carry and personal-defense arm rather than a modern defensive standard.
Model: M1903 Type II
Serial: 102662
Date of Manufacture: 1910
Caliber: .32 Auto
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 3 ¾"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front and Rear Sights
Stock/Grips: Checkered Brown Synthetic
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The 1910 Colt M1903 Type II in .32 Automatic with a 3¾-inch barrel is a beautiful little exemplar of early-20th-century pocket-pistol design — a compact, elegantly proportioned blowback autoloader rooted in John Browning’s successful small-caliber layouts and refined by Colt’s factory finishing and fitting. In hand the pistol reads as intentionally discreet: a slim, single-column grip, a short, well-crowned barrel and modest fixed sights combine with tidy controls to produce a pistol whose manual of arms favors smooth, practiced use rather than rapid, tactical manipulation. Mechanically it’s a single-action, enclosed-hammer/“pocket” style autoloader built to run the .32 ACP (7.65 Browning) cartridge; feeding is from a small flush-fit magazine and the action’s simple, low-part-count layout lends itself to straightforward field-stripping and easy maintenance. Period Colts of this family are known for their fine fit-and-finish — deep bluing or tasteful nickel plating, crisply checkered walnut or hard-rubber grips, and careful machining around the slide and ejection port — so a well-preserved Type II is as much a handsome showpiece as a practical little shooter. On the range the mild .32 recoil and the reasonably long (for a pocket pistol) 3.75" sight radius make the gun pleasant for deliberate, aimed strings at close ranges, and shooters frequently praise the balance and predictable trigger break that encourages confident follow-ups; conversely, the cartridge’s modest terminal performance and the pistol’s small sights mean it’s best thought of historically as a gentleman’s carry and personal-defense arm rather than a modern defensive standard.
For collectors and buyers the usual cautions apply: verify correct Colt markings and matching serials, inspect the bore crown, check slide-to-frame timing and magazine condition, and be mindful that many surviving examples have been reblued or refinished — original finishes and grips substantially affect value. Properly maintained, however, a 1910 Colt M1903 Type II .32 with a 3¾" barrel is a delightful intersection of classical styling, user-friendly shooting characteristics and historical significance — a pistol that represents the era when concealable, dependable pocket autos became practical tools for everyday carry.
Contents:
Contents:
This example ships with one extra magazine.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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