Colt 1903 Hammerless

[OLIAR15]

Been wanting one for a while now, they are quite scarce here in Switzerland and the few I saw were expensive and in poor condition.

Saw this one last night on the website of an LGS I’ve bought other nice stuff from and trust, so I texted him and asked him to put it aside for me. $ 650, now waiting for the permit. Colt serial nbr lookup says it’s made in 1940.

Until when were those made ?







And I’ve got abt 2000 rounds of ammo waiting for it

[Bantee]

That is a beautiful specimen Oliar!! According to my past research on these fine little pistols, they were produced until about 1945 if I recall correctly.
The history of these small guns is fascinating...in America, almost every mobster of note carried one.
They are great little firearms.

[JB2000]

Nice looking gun! I’ve always liked the lines of those Colts.

[Diamondback]

They were also standard issue to both Flag/General Officers and many OSS types.

[kirkland]

Wow that is a nice one! Mine's a lot more scratched up and usually goes in my back pocket during hunting trips. Great little guns.

[Bret]

Here's mine:

[Esq.]

Wow that is a nice one! Mine's a lot more scratched up and usually goes in my back pocket during hunting trips. Great little guns.

Brother, please take this in the spirit intended. These old guns are not drop safe and it's not just a "theoretical" issue--- Here is why it matters-



"Longtime S.W.A.T. Magazine Contributing Staff Member Steve Malloy was killed in a tragic shooting accident at his home on April 16.

As best as can be determined, Steve had a 1903 Colt pistol in his waistband and when he bent over to tie his shoes, the pistol fell onto the floor and discharged—the bullet struck Steve in the chest. He was found in the garage, apparently trying to leave the home to summon aid.

His wife Rhonda, daughter Stacey and son Ross survive him. Second Amendment proponents have lost a valuable ally. The firearms industry has lost an excellent writer. We have lost a friend. Rest in peace, Brother."

-Denny Hansen
-S.W.A.T. Magazine

[jsbhike]

Enjoy your posts OLIAR, super nice collection!

[Pappabear]

Very good condition. Well done. And it’s awesome you have ammo too.

PB

[OLIAR15]

Took it home last night for $ 570.- in a three guns deal. Well I actually stopped by the range before heading home. The good news is that it came with a box and two magazines, the bad news is that the box is in poor shape, shows that metal and wood is more resistant than cardboard.





















Shot at 15 meters. The grip is a tad small for my hands, the pinky is either squeezed in or under the mag, and it shoots a bit to the left, so I’ll have to (carefully) drift the rear sight. Great gun though.