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Colt Model 1903 - Factory Engraved to State of Washington - 1924 - RARE .32ACP
Guns International #: 102851565 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Colt Pistols - 1903 - .32 Pistols
Seller's Information
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Seller: Bookhouse Boys
Member Since: 10/14/24
First Name: Andy
Last Name: Ebling
State: Minnesota
Zip: 55057
Country: United States
Phone: (507) 301-9053
Number of Active Listings: 0
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
NO RETURNS OFFERED ON USED ANTIQUE GUNS
Payment Types Accepted: Cashier's Checks, Personal Checks, USPS Money Orders
Description:
Model 1903 Hammerless Pocket in .32 ACP. RARE factory engraved/inscribed gun as “Property of the State of Washington.” Letters as shipped with three other like guns in April of 1924 to Schwabacher Hardware in Seattle. This gun was likely destined for a Washington State bureau of some form of law enforcement – possibly prohibition or State police forces. Frame and slide match, per photos. Condition shows moderate holster wear from sustained use, especially to left side with crazing, abrasions, and other manor of surface affect. Gun shows considerable wear to the bluing on edges and other areas, pretty evenly, but is otherwise a really decent looking gun. Bore is great, with good lands/grooves. This is easily one of the more interesting inscriptions done by Colt's engravers at the time. Writer John W. Brunner estimated that only 310 Model 1903 pistols were factory inscribed to Police type agencies, and when considering that Colt made more than half a million 1903’s, this represents a true rarity. $1850.00
No shipping to California, unfortunately. Rest of USA is fine. The gun will be packed extremely well and will be shipped via FedEx with insurance to your FFL dealer in the USA (no CA shipping) for $50. The actual shipping cost is likely higher, but I share in the cost in covering the balance to try to help keep the cost low for the buyer. This gun requires a C&R FFL or 01 FFL license for transfer. Payments accepted are cashier’s checks/USPS Money orders (ships business day after arriving), or personal checks (ships 5 business days after arriving). ALL SALES ARE FINAL. I’ll confirm this detail with you upon purchase. I do not accept Returns on used antique collector firearms.
My Background: I am a licensed 01 FFL (Bookhouse Boys LLC). I'm a member of CCA (Colt Collectors Association), TGCA (Texas Gun Collectors Association), SWCA (Smith & Wesson Collectors Association), HAS (Heritage Arms Society in MN), and chair/run the Minnesota Colt Collectors Group - the longest running and largest independent state group dedicated to Colt collecting. Thanks for checking out my listings!
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes