Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless 

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I have that exact gun, still operates like new and is now 103 yrs old. My Grandmother carried it to work in early 1900s in downtown Houston..

.32 acp is just fine. People seem to forget that shot placement is more important than caliber. As my dad would say “a .22 to the chest is better then a .45 to the foot”

John Browning wasn't just a mechanical genius, but he also managed to make his guns beautiful.

"I remember hearing the shooting outside the theater the night they got Dillinger." And you said it with a straight face. Hickok -- often imitated, never duplicated. You're great.

OMG, I just saw this video today and saw that this is the gun my dad gave me about 50 years ago. My dad told me this was his go to gun when he owned a tavern in 1946 when I was born. I’ve had a gunsmith look it over about 3-4 years ago. He inspected it and made sure that it worked. I’ve never thought about it as a concealed carry gun, but Hickok is correct, it’s small, rounded edges, and it feels good. Wow, what an episode. Thank you.

old guns just had Style

I bought one from a retired San Francisco Police Detective. It was unfired in it's original card board box with all paperwork. It is a gorgeous and well made firearm. One study a few years ago on gun shot fatalities and the .32 acp had the highest fatality rate of any caliber. I don't know where it stand today but don't underestimate it as a self defense weapon.

Hickok's accuracy is amazing! I know how rudimentary those sights are on that particular piece and he's hitting targets that are way out there. He is a machine.

All of Brownings designs have been infamous on both sides of the law

Oh god, I love this gun. It's over 100 Years old and it still looks so modern and good. I want one.

I've had a 1903 as my conceal-carry for some years. It is one of my favorite pistols.

My neighbor passed away years ago His widow gave me His 1903 20 years ago found it in my safe 2 days ago. I am a 1911 fan I love this gun.

Ringing the gong with a 99 year old pocket pistol. Respect!

My great grandpa used to conceal carry two 1908’s (.380 version) at once back in the 20’s. I inherited them and they still shoot great today.

Very cool pistol. I broke down and cleaned up an FN1905 Browning vest pocket that my dad got from my grandmother. He believes it was my great grandfathers pistol. I dated it to 1912. It was in pretty bad shape. I then got to break down my brothers Colt 1903 and clean it up. It's in very good shape, it just needed a good cleaning. I dated it to 1921. It's very cool handling these Browning classics.

I absolutely LOVE the round and overall look of the 1903 and 1911; there's nothing like it!

I always wanted one of these. I've seen them on so many B&W crime dramas from the '30s-'40s. Criminals always carried them in their suit pockets. Mine is in very good to fine condition and cost me around $650.00. Works like a champ and is very accurate at ten yards. Fun to shoot, with little recoil.

One of my treasured heirlooms is my great-grandfather’s 1903 Hammerless Colt. He was a Chief of Police in Gary Indiana in the 20’s-30’s and this was his carry. I love it, and I would carry it if I didn’t want it damaged or anything. Beautiful weapon.

I love it when you make these videos on old guns. It's always neat to see how far we have come in firearm designs. It's even more interesting to see how advanced they actually were and how many of the features still live in our guns today. I have a 1907 .32 Colt New Police revolver that I cherish. Thanks for another oldie but goodie.

John M Browning designs are beautiful and timeless. This pistol design is my personal favorite. Have the first model, with barrel bushing, shoot so smoothly. Your ability to hit targets, with the as issued sights, are awe inspiring. Thanks you for the great video.

I love the sleek lines of these old 1903’s. They are so elegant looking and old school. They look like they should come with a 3 piece pinstriped suit and a fadora hat. One of these days I want to add the rarer .380 version of this pistol to my collection. I think the most 1903 is one of John Brownings most beautiful designs.

Love your videos! As it happens, I have your pistol's older brother. Mine was made in 1917. It is blued and shows no sign of military issue. It has two (three now counting mine) names scratched into the interior of the grip scales, one owner having been a doctor. But, it isn't anywhere near as purty as yours. Mine has had much of the bluing worn off. But, for all that, it goes BANG every time! Some tid-bits for you; Patton's piece was a 1908 Colt in .380. The issue model you refer to is the "General's" model. Another plus for this venerable "mouse gun" cartridge is that it was a common military issue (especially via the Spanish made "Ruby" pistol) and was a standard police cartridge throughout much of Europe until the 1950s-60s. That's a pretty stout recommendation for any cartridge I'd say.

Who knew something around 100 years old could still be so beautiful! Thank you Hickok for your great videos and the knowledge you provide us with!

Thanks Hick!! My Father in Law worked in Pentagon in the 1940's, and the 1903 was the standard issue. He was issued a new 1903. He fired one mag through it. I am a BIG Colt fan! He showed me his 1903....I had a fit over it...He left me the Colt when he died. OMG! It still needs breaking in and in Mint!! Guy didn't love me; but, he came through!! Thanks for ALL your Colt videos!!

"He got a .32 gun in his pocket for fun; he got a razor in his shoe."

I have one made in 1926 it was originally my grandfather's he carried it when he was a realtor in the 1930's. My dad had it in his desk for i don't know how long and after he died i pulled it out. It was covered in years of grime but after I cleaned it up it functions flawlessly. It's a neat little pistol even neater knowing it was my grandfather's

Dear Hickok and John, Thank you for this video!!! I’ve hoped you’d find a Colt/Browning 1903 Hammerless for years and devote your expertise to reviewing it. My father, who passed on many years ago after living a long and very good life, acquired one chambered in .380 (9x17mm) during his service as an FBI Special Agent and Firearms Instructor, in the 1940’s and 1950’s. It became his everyday carry weapon, because of its weight, size, quality, reliability and short-range accuracy - notwithstanding the Bureau’s standard issuance of Smith .38 Specials built on .44 Special frames - and I eventually inherited it. For obvious reasons, it is a most prized possession. His was produced by Colt in 1943, the machining and quality are superb - workers’ friends and loved ones were fighting for our freedom and the overwhelming majority of our citizens gave their very best to ensure victory and to protect our youngsters’ lives. I rarely shoot it, but “Ballistolled” it thoroughly ever couple years. I may ignite a “firestorm” by writing what follows, however, I’m not at all convinced that the contemporary spate of polymer .380’s made by all the major, excellent, sidearm manufacturers is very much better than Browning’s 1903 design; it truly is quite accurate, very reliable, light and concealable, has a reasonable capacity, and is extremely well-made. Again, THANK YOU SO MUCH for this video.

That's a classic pistol. Awesome .32 ACP and the 1908 in .380 is also very cool. My father bought a 1903 Colt in a place called Martin B Reddings in Culver City Ca in 1977. He also bought two! 1908 Colts in .380 (1982). One in excellent condition and one in new old stock condition. My dad was a big Colt collector (revolvers and autos). Now the pistols reside in my brother's safe in Az.

The one thing I like about Mr. Browning's inventions was implementing the "grip safety", I see that being a excellent feature on any firearm.

Please never leave this planet hickock

Over 100 years old and still awesome. For new gun enthusiasts let me say thank you for sharing and your channel.

Finally a .32 acp video from hickok45. And with a classic gun too. Thank you Sir. I have a strange fascination with that round

I got my father's .380 1908 when he passed. He was an FBI agent, and it was his personal weapon. Has a really nice hand-tooled holster from S. D. Myres of El Paso, TX. Great little gun.

I have been expecting Hickok to do a video of this fabulous gun for a long time! My favorite classic!👏

.32 ACP is such a cool round. I know it's small but as a big fan of old 40's and 50's movies this is something I readily recognize.

Just picked up a 1908 .380. My older brother had a 1903 when I was a kid, and I've always wanted one. Now, 58 years later, I finally have one.

I come away from all your videos, a smarter man. I appreciate you covering historical aspects and comparisons. Thank you!

The Colt 1903 was definitely the Glock 19/26 of the 1910's, 20's, 30's and even the 40's. Holding mine takes me back.....

I have the Colt 1903 type III manufactured in 1920. It still looks great and operates like new. I love these old John Browning pistols. Thanks for your great review!

My Dad bought one of these used in the mid 1960's and I inherited it after he passed. Mine was built in 1918 and looked like it never had been cleaned when I took it apart, but it still shot well. The sights are rudimentary and cannot be adjusted but I can still put a clip within 3" at 30 feet. I was so glad to see this video and your positive review of this great pistol. The only problem with .32 is it is tough finding the ammo.

Oh, sure, I was going to get off the computer and think of going to bed. Now I have to stay up and watch a Hickok45 video. Oh the horror. *:D*

Beautiful sleek little gun with a design that was ahead of its time. I have the 380 caliber.

Absolutely loved the video as I do all the material that you guys make...i can literally sit around and watch these videos all day long. I really appreciate what you guys do. keep the great videos coming and we’ll keep watching them.

About 4 years late to the party, hickok; just viewed your video. My grandfather and my Dad each carried a 1903 .32 ACP in Chicago back many years ago. Grandpa's had a 4 digit s/n, while Dad's was 6 digits, third model. Had Grandpa's restored and gave to my bro. Have my Dad's, cleaned and oiled. First gun I ever shot about 60+ years ago. Both are in good working order, and a pleasure to shoot. Thank you for a great trip down memory lane!!!

"Oh look, a Tokarev.... wait a second"

I don’t care how late it is I’m watching Hickok 45

I love Colt! Got my fourth model last month (my collection ranges from .380 to .45; from 1987 to 2019). Great review, like always. Ty.

My father-in-law was an Army infantry officer and fought in the Pacific in WWII. He was issued a 1903 and my Mother-in-law law gave it to me. I guess they carried in while in garrison. Thanks for sharing.

One of these FINALLY showed up at my LGS (pawn shop). I had seen one there a few years before but it was really pitted and looked like shit. This one had some wear on it but still had a lot of bluing and the barrel looked great as well aside from needing a cleaning. A good thing about being a good return customer is they let me take the slide off and check it out before agreeing to buy it. This video was actually where I learned how to do that a few years back. You never know when a piece of Hickok45 knowledge will come in handy!

Glad you got around to the ol 03! great show as always!

Wow, I've obsessed about this firearm, its so sleek and so cool. One of Brownings coolest inventions.

Sir, I came into position of one of these 32's from a friend who passed in 2005. What a great & fun pistol to shoot. My grandson was broke out on it and has progressed now to the Colt Delta Elite. All my guns will be his one day and I feel assured that he will continue in the sport. What a way to go. Great video sir.

While one can find these pistols in the $500-600 range, many are 2-4X that price. Thanks a lot 45. Price for classics are going up!!

I just inherited my great grandfathers .308 hammerless. Kinda crazy he was a sherif somewhere in Canada then he moved to Detroit and was a gang member. It would be awesome to see the past of this gun

Hickok45 , you've done again ! Answering long awaited questions and doing things nobody else is doing . The .32 is a classic and nobody talks about em anymore . It's almost like the .32 is extinct or never existed and your correct it was a very popular gun . Now I understand why . Thanks

I don't know how I missed this video all these years, but I'm seeing it for the first time. This was the first pistol I ever fired when I was growing up.

Just got my hands on one. Took a little work to get it to “shooter” ready. Kept at it, now it’s one of my carry pieces.

An amazingly accurate little handgun in .32 acp, not so much in .380. I also have Browning's striker fired .32, the FN 1922. Both work well, and show the genius of their designer. Thanks for the review!

It's always a pleasure to see Hickok! I enjoy your work bud 👌

My friend had one. I loved how simple and yet so pleasing it was to look at while also being so small. One cool gun!

Possibly my dream pocket pistol. I'm a sucker for style.

I searched this up because a year or so ago, we bought a drawer for our front entrice, and when we got home and opened the drawers again, we found a m1903 made in 1920

I’ve owned one of these for about 15 years and never shot it because I didn’t have a magazine. I took it apart and couldn’t get it back together for a very long time. I was going to give it to a very good friend of mine so I spent 1or 2 and finally got it back together. I wish I had seen your video on how you get it back together, looked so easy. I’m afraid that I reconsidered on giving it away after looking at your video haha. When I first looked into getting a magazine for it they were asking $100.00 I’m going to get the new ones like you did now that you showed me how good they work. Thanks for sharing, great info.

Thanks much. I inherited one of these which my great grandfather bought in 1911 when he immigrated to California from South Africa. I do not know much about guns and learned a lot. Time for shooting and gun safety lessons.

Awesome video Hickock, wouldnt mind seeing you do some more WW1 era weapons, though you have plenty of Vids with some already. Love the Vids thank you for your work you bring to us Alex

This is my favorite handgun, Love when you do videos for these old guns Hickok45

The secret to disassembly is to hook your left thumb into the trigger guard and use your left index finger to pull the slide back. You can then rotate the barrel with your right hand.

I have a model 1922 that my grandfather picked up during the Battle of The Buldgea. Still runs great!!

Most American man ever

beautiful guns, amazing craftsmanship

"If I'm not smart enough..." Great thought. You bring a lot of common sense to this subject, which is one of the reasons I really like your videos.

Very cool pistol. Again a history lesson. And I've always loved history. Especially if it has to do with firearms. Great video.

16:32 did you see how that bullet flew all corkscrew like

Another great review! I own, and have for many years, a 1903 and my main purpose (apart from being an avid gun collector) was to own one of the iconic handguns so often seen in those '30's & '40's "film Noir" detective/mystery movies. Never took it out to shoot - just kept it in my collection as an example of one of Browning's designs that came before the 1911. I am now inspired! Going to take that '03 out of the safe and down to the range! Again, thanks for a great review.

One of these WILL be in my collection one day. Been wanting one for years now. Thanks, Hickok!!

That is actually older then you, hickock!

118 year old pocket pistol still rocks

I really respect you and what you’re doing Hickok, keep it up ill keep watching!

Thank you so much for posting this. I’ve been lusting after one for ages.

I'm liking you and your videos more and more. Go Big Blue!

There are several things I believe to be real in life; Death, Taxes, and a badass Colt 1903.

My second favorite Colt semi, behind the pinnacle, by the SaintJMB. Thanks Hickok! And congrats!

Recently was gifted a 1903 Pocket Hammer by a friend who wanted nothing to do with guns, but his father -in-law passed and had a "gun". Was locked in a tackle box and I had to do a lot of cleaning surface rust, etc. I worked at a gun range at the time, we found some 38 ACP rounds (yes, 38 ACP) and pitted barrel and all, really accurate. Two inch group at most with the after thought sites. Beautiful shooting pistol. Appreciate the heads up on Triple K. Ordered a couple of extra mags since, like you, only had the original that wasn't totally reliable. Mine was made in 1911, so go figure the mag isn't working perfect. Enjoy your vids. Thanks

*Absolutely love this!*

Red Dead Redemption! Really good gun!

Hickok45 stumbling over is the most adorable and funny thing in the world. Love this man.

Hickok 45 ..... great video ! I also have one, that was my father's gun. Thank you for showing us some great classic.

James Darmody carried one of these in the show "Boardwalk Empire"

I found your video on the Colt 1903 Pocket Hammerless .32 Auto very interesting, especially since I inherited one from my grandfather years ago. Based on its serial number it is a Type I 1907 model. It came with two magazines which had been stored loaded for at least 50 years, and they both performed flawlessly. I wish I had had the benefit of seeing your take-down demonstration prior to my spending copious quantities of time trying to figure out how to break it down....

Just when I thought I'd seen all of the old mans cool stuff, he brings this out!

Ive watched a ton of your videos and subscribed before I ended up here. Ive been playing some battlefield 5 ( a video game) and was interested in the 'ruby' and I stumbled upon the 1903, and realized you had a video for it. Eventually Id like to get my conceal carry but money/apartment has kept me from doing so, but I mean heres another to add to the list. Appreciate the whole a bullet is a bullet thing instead of shooting through drywall into the neighborhood. As a liberal who grew up around guns, and wants to fight for gun rights while keeping them out of the hands of people who dont need them I appreciate your videos and you have a fan in me.

FINALLY. these are great little shooters

16:29 Interesting. You can really see the bullets flight pattern. They don't fly as straight as you'd think.

So glad you mentioned the movie, Patton. One of my favorites!

I appreciate you going out of your way to buy the 1903 and make this video! 😃

This was a gun that was part of the development of the 1911. The original was a 1900 and was proposed to the military in like 1905 the military had done cadaver studies and determined that the most effective rounds were .41 or larger. So all the 1911 development guns actually prior to Like 1907 (which is when colt released the.45acp) were .32acp.

Now this is something to wake up to.

I'm in love with this gun, I think it would fit me perfect... if I can find one I'll have to snatch it up. you do a great job with these videos by the way, keep it up! you set a great example and teach proper gun safety to people of all ages! thank you.

Grandpa was a police officer. 1918 to some time in the early 1960s. He carried this model in .380 as his back up gun. I grew up shooting it. Its a great gun. My Dad still has it. Still shoots it from time to time. Thx guys for the video.