March 1-2, 2018 Firearms, Militaria & Sporting
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/1/2018
Manufactured 1918. This pistol started off life as a standard Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless .32 caliber. A near mint, 99% original factory blue .380 slide has been fitted to this gun and is not numbered. Has a blued barrel with polished chamber and a blued magazine stamped "CAL .380 COLT". The frame of this pistol matches the blue on the .380 slide nicely having been expertly restored to match, while the .32 slide is a smooth blue-brown patina. The .380 slide, barrel and magazine are fitted into the bottom of a French fitted display case, on top of which a French fitted shelf holds the complete gun. By simply changing the barrel, slide and magazine the gun is capable of firing either cartridge. If one was to restore the .32 slide to match the frame, it would appear mint with either slide. The silver medallion checkered walnut grips are near mint. Both barrels have fine bores.
Model
1903 Pocket Hammerless