What kind of gun was the Colt 1903?
The hammer was enclosed by the rear of the slide. Browning also designed a new cartridge for this model, the .32 Automatic Colt Pistol (ACP) round, which became one of the most popular handgun calibers in the world. The Model 1903 Hammerless was on the market for more than 40 years, from the year of its introduction until the end of World War II.
What was the name of the next Colt pistol?
The next Browning-designed model was the Model 1903 Hammerless Pocket Pistol, which became one of Colt’s most successful handguns of the 20th century. The “hammerless” reference was not accurate of course, but rather it was a marketing term to call attention to the pistol’s streamlined profile. The hammer was enclosed by the rear of the slide.
How many Model 1903 Pocket pistols were made?
More than 572,000 Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless pistols were produced for civilians. An additional 134,500 Model 1908s were produced for the civilian market. The pistols were popular among police, civilians and criminal elements. There are four different variants for both the Model 1903 and 1908.
What kind of cartridge was a Colt 38?
For military use, they chambered the .38 Long Colt cartridge. Launching a 130 grain RN lead pill at under 800 fps, it was a far cry from our country’s first metallic cartridge sidearm, the Colt Single Action Army chambered for the powerful .45 Colt cartridge.
When did colt start making the pocket pistol?
Browning acquiesced, cut a very lucrative deal with Colt, and slightly modified the gun’s design. Thus, in 1902, Colt started production of the Colt Automatic Pistol, Pocket Model (factory designation Model M).
Is the Colt Pocket Hammerless a collectible gun?
The Colt Pocket Hammerless Model 1903 is a very collectible pistol, and a great shooter – even by today’s standards. The approach to what we now call a “carry gun” was much different a generation ago.