WWI Era Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless Semi-Automatic Pistol with Box & Factory Letter
Manufactured in 1916, this is an excellent example of a World War I–era commercial Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless pistol. The included factory letter confirms the caliber, finish, and shipment to Schoverling, Daly & Gales of New York City on February 15, 1916, as part of a ten-gun shipment.
The left side of the slide is roll-stamped with the standard two-line, two-block address and patent dates, followed by the Rampant Colt behind the serrations. The right side of the slide bears the two-line caliber marking. The frame is stamped with the matching serial number on the left and “VP” on the left of the trigger guard.
The pistol is fitted with blade-and-notch sights and a pair of checkered hard rubber grips featuring Rampant Colt motifs and “COLT.” The magazine is two-tone with the correct markings on the baseplate. Includes a factory-correct box numbered to a different gun.
Very fine, retains 90% plus of the original blue finish with some slight thinning and light handling marks on the front grip strap and grip safety, and a few small spots of blue touch up on the left of the slide. The grips are excellent with only the slightest handling marks. Mechanically excellent. The box is fine with moderate wear and tape repairs.
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