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Beautiful First Generation Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless, .32 ACP, Early 1905 Production Guns International #: 103691132 Seller's Inventory #: 509-2 Category: Colt Pistols - 1903 - .32 Pistols Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: TexasDan Member Since: 9/12/25 First Name: Danny Last Name: Mayer State: Texas Zip: 76262 Country: United States Phone: (817) 995-5408 Premium Seller Number of Active Listings: 4 Total Number of Listings: 5 Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. ALL FIREARMS ARE SOLD AS IS. NO RETURNS Payment Types Accepted: Cashier's Check, Money Order About Us: Legendary Guns of Texas is a veteran owned business and also owns and also operates Texas Estate Firearms. We primarily liquidate private collections and estate settlements. We are new to Guns International but have a long and PERFECT feedback history with Gun-Br0ker. Description:                                                                                     TAKE THE TIME TO READ THE FULL DESCRIPTION & VIEW ALL OF THE PHOTOS I am new to GunsInternational, but not to the gun trade or to selling firearms online. Legendary Guns of Texas was founded in 2013, and since then we’ve sold hundreds of firearms on the other well?known gun site, without ever receiving a single negative comment. We joined GunsInternational to showcase some of our higher?end and specialty pieces, and we invite you to browse our listings and contact us with any questions. Up for your consideration is a Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless, chambered in .32 ACP, manufactured in 1905, one of the earliest and most desirable production periods of this iconic Browning?designed pistol. These first?generation examples feature early slide markings, and the classic hard?rubber grips that defined Colt’s craftsmanship in the early 20th century. This pistol came from the estate of an elderly gentleman along with several other firearms. He obviously took very good care of his collection. The action is excellent and the bore is bright with crisp rifling. The overall finish has a great patina with no rust or pitting. View the photos because as they say, “a picture is worth a thousand words.” This model is widely regarded as the birth of the American concealed?carry pistol, carried by businessmen, detectives, military officers, and statesmen long before “CCW” was a formal concept. Early production examples like this one are increasingly scarce and highly collectible. Historical Background Designed by John Moses Browning, the Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless was introduced in 1903 and quickly became one of the most successful pocket pistols ever produced. Despite the name, the pistol uses an internal hammer, fully enclosed within the slide to ensure a smooth, snag?free draw. By 1905, Colt had refined the earliest production quirks while retaining all the first?generation features collector’s prize: Early slide serration pattern First?style slide address Hard?rubber grips with large “COLT” banner Browning’s original safety system with grip safety and manual safety Over 570,000 Model 1903s were eventually produced, but the early 1903–1908 pistols remain the most sought after due to their hand?fitted parts and superior finish. Specifications Manufacturer: Colt’s Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing Company Model: 1903 Pocket Hammerless Serial Number: 27368 Caliber: .32 ACP (7.65mm Browning) Action: Single?action, internal hammer Capacity: 8+1 Year of Manufacture: 1905 (early 1st?generation configuration) Dimensions Overall Length: 6.75" Barrel Length: 3.75" Height: 4.5" Width: 0.75" Weight: 24 oz Construction & Features Carbon?steel frame and slide Hard?rubber grips with large “COLT” logo and rampant Colt Fixed half?moon front sight; integral rear notch Grip safety, manual safety, and internal hammer Browning blowback operation Heel?type magazine release Notable Collector Points Early 1905 production, highly desirable First?generation finish and markings Slim, elegant profile that defined early American pocket pistols Represents one of Browning’s most influential designs Increasingly scarce in original configuration Collector’s Note The Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless is one of the most elegant and historically significant pocket pistols ever produced. A 1905 example represents the earliest and most desirable era—hand?fitted, beautifully polished, and unmistakably Colt. This is a true piece of American firearms history.   ALL FIREARMS ARE SOLD AS IS. Returns are ONLY accepted in cases of gross misrepresentation. Legendary Guns of Texas (LGT) inspects basic functionality but does not test fire any firearm. Buyers are strongly encouraged to have all firearms inspected by a licensed gunsmith before use. WE DO NOT SHIP TO CALIFORNIA. VERIFY IN ADVANCE THAT THIS FIREARM AND/OR MAGAZINE IS LEGAL IN YOUR STATE PRIOR TO . IF YOUR STATE RESTRICTS MAGAZINE SIZE THAT RESTRICTS THE MAGAZINE(S) THAT COME WITH THIS FIREARM WE WILL SHIP WITHOUT THE MAGAZINE(S). NO REFUNDS FOR ON A FIREARM/MAGAZINE THAT IS ILLEGAL IN YOUR STATE!   Price: $950.00 Curio/Relic: Yes Handgun Caliber: .32 ACP (7.65x17mm Browning SR)