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Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless .32 ACP & Model 1908
Pocket Hammerless .380 ACP - Standard Variations
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Type I - with separate barrel bushing and 4" barrel.
(.32 sn range only 1 - 72000) This example is an early Type
I .32 variation. Click
here for a
detailed look at the various characteristics of the Type I
Model M. For those who are unfamiliar with the Type I & II
"barrel bushing" models, this is how the muzzle of the
pistol is configured:
Type II - with separate barrel bushing and 3 3/4"
barrel. (.32 sn range 72001 - 105000) (.380 sn range 1 -
6250) This example is an early Type II .32 variation. Click
here for a
detailed look at the various characteristics of the Type II
Model M.
Type III - integrated barrel bushing and 3 3/4"
barrel. (.32 sn range 105001 - 468000) (.380 sn range 6251 -
93000) This example is an early Type III .380 variation and
also bears the marking "P.D.N.Y. No. 171" on the right side
of the frame with provenance to the NYPD. Click
here for a
detailed look at the various characteristics of the Type III
Model M.
Type IV - integrated barrel bushing, 3 3/4" barrel,
and magazine safety. (.32 sn range 468001 - 562000) (.380 sn
range 93001 - 136000) This example is a late Type IV .32
variation with U.S. Property marking on the right of frame.
Click here
for a detailed look at the various characteristics of the
Type IV Model M.
Type V - integrated barrel
bushing, 3 3/4" barrel, magazine safety and military sights,
serrations and parkerized finish (.32 only) (.32 sn range
562001 - 572215) (.380 sn range 136001 - 138010) This
example is a late Type V .380 variation with U.S. Property
marking in the right side of frame. Click
here for a
detailed look at the various characteristics of the Type V
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