Join me as I show some of the variations between the Colt's Model M Pocket Hammerless. In this video I cover the primary differences between the Type I, II & III.
I just inherited a type 1 serial # 33397. I belonged to my dad, it's a little worn but seems to operate slick as butter. Thanks for posting this, I'm learning about this little beauty. 👍😁
We had either a Type II or III come through the gun store I used to work in. It wasn't as in great a shape as yours, but I do remember that they felt really good in the hand.
@EmpireMG Original parts, finish and overall condition affect the price. They can only be appraised in person. Prices can vary widely. Consult the Bluebook of Gun Values for lowest to highest current prices. Thanks for watching
You can see a couple of these in " The Big Sleep". In one scene, Joe Brodie gets the drop on Philip Marlow (Bogart) with one, but he makes a slick move and takes it away from him. I like this pistol, and will get one if the opportunity and right price ever come along.
A technical question relative to the 1903/08: Was there any significant accuracy gained by going away from the Type 1 and 2 barrel bushing arrangement to the later 'barrel lug' design...? Did the lug make the pistol more accurate or was it just a time/cost savings measure...?
Thank you for the history. This is a beautifully simple firearm. Consistent and easy to manage. The solid design and low recoil make it great for working with new shooters. I have been reading about poor workmanship with the after market magazines. Could you recommend any?
I just purchased a Colt 1903 Hammerless Pocket Pistol Model M Type I. Based upon your description, it should have been manufactured in 1904, is that correct? • Serial # 4232 (1903 to 1907) • .32 caliber ACP • 4” barrel • 8 round capacity • removable barrel bushing • grip safety • no verified proof on trigger bow • plunge slide serrations • scalloped grip lettering • cool straight lettering • rearing stallion standing on globe within circle on grip • rearing stallion standing on globe within circle on left, rear of slide • diamond checkering on slide lock and magazine • “Browning Patent” PAT’D April 20, 1897 Thanks…joey
I am hearing that at some point in the 1920s colt shortened the firing pin, added a half cock notch in the hammer, and changed the sear to make the gun more drop safe. Is all that info correct?
Thanks for the great video! Based on what you said in your video I have what I think is a type III. My serial number is in the 226,000 range, so am I then correct in assuming that my gun is in fact a type III? Thanks! Eddie
what year did colt remove the "C" from the grips? Mine is 157,000 range with the type III grips shown but without the "C" around the pony, and an unmarked pinned magazine.
Mine is blue type III (no barrel bushing and mag release is side to side grooves and not checkered). The old guns (inherited) are not registered, which is an advantage in today's world. Plain checkered grips.
Paid roughly the same for mine, barrel has decent rifling still and it's mechanically excellent, but it has some pitting on the outside, and the finish has that patina color, got it a larger lot so I wasn't going to be picky about it but it turned out to be built to last, 100+ years and still runs like a champ.
I think my mother in law has one with SN 31614, nickel plated. except hers doesnt say colt or anything, and has an old school wooden handle. looks like it was hand made. im not too sure bout the sites as the rear one looks as though the nickel plating coverd it...
hi :) i dont know if colt makes a model thets looks like that but check for tt tokarev they really look like these but the tt has a hammer out :) hope it was helpful
