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1903 Colt Pocket Hammerless FS

Post by gruntmedik » Mon Mar 06, 2017 2:37 pm

After thinking long and hard, I've decided to sell my Colt 1903 Pocket Hammerless. I've owned it for 6 yrs or so, and it is how I received it. These are such a classy, slim handgun, and I wanted one for the longest time. I just don't have the time to treat her right.

Per the SN#, it was made in 1936, and is chambered for 32 ACP. Comes with 1 magazine. I think I still have some FMJ ammo for it, and if I can find it, it will be included.

Live in Taylorsville, work in E-Town.

Prefer to sell, as I'm saving for a Sharps, but may consider trade for the right thing.

$700 One time drop to $650

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Re: 1903 Colt Pocket Hammerless FS

Post by Wyldman » Mon Mar 06, 2017 4:59 pm

How is the rack on the slide? I've wanted to get one for Mrs. W, but she has pretty bad arthritis in her hands and wrists and I'm concerned whether she could rack the slide easy enough to be able to handle it properly.

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Re: 1903 Colt Pocket Hammerless FS

Post by gruntmedik » Mon Mar 06, 2017 9:22 pm

It doesn't take as much force to rack as a G19, but it isn't exactly light.

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Re: 1903 Colt Pocket Hammerless FS

Post by Wyldman » Tue Mar 07, 2017 9:52 am

If it's easier than my G19, then it may be just the thing she needs/wants. Let me talk to her and get back to you. If you get an offer before I can get back, by all means, take it, don't wait on me.

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Re: 1903 Colt Pocket Hammerless FS

Post by gruntmedik » Tue Mar 07, 2017 10:00 am

Sounds good, I have no offers currently. Just let me know. I could possibly meet somewhere to let her try it.

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Re: 1903 Colt Pocket Hammerless FS

Post by Wyldman » Tue Mar 07, 2017 10:12 am

Unfortunately, and you may not have heard, but we moved to Texas over a year and half ago. That makes meeting half way somewhere around Little Rock, AR.

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Re: 1903 Colt Pocket Hammerless FS

Post by Frailer » Tue Mar 07, 2017 1:47 pm

I *love* these.

If I didn't already have two of them, I'd give this some serious thought.

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Re: 1903 Colt Pocket Hammerless FS

Post by Niceguy » Tue Mar 07, 2017 3:36 pm

Too freaking cool!

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Re: 1903 Colt Pocket Hammerless FS

Post by gruntmedik » Tue Mar 07, 2017 6:09 pm

Wyldman wrote:Unfortunately, and you may not have heard, but we moved to Texas over a year and half ago. That makes meeting half way somewhere around Little Rock, AR.

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Well, that sure throws a wrench into the mix.

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Re: 1903 Colt Pocket Hammerless FS

Post by gruntmedik » Tue Mar 07, 2017 6:10 pm

Frailer wrote:I *love* these.

If I didn't already have two of them, I'd give this some serious thought.
Haven't you heard? 3 is the new 1.

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Re: 1903 Colt Pocket Hammerless FS

Post by gruntmedik » Tue Mar 07, 2017 6:11 pm

Niceguy wrote:Too freaking cool!
They really are a sweet piece of history.

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Re: 1903 Colt Pocket Hammerless FS

Post by gruntmedik » Fri Mar 10, 2017 12:32 am

One and only price drop.

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Re: 1903 Colt Pocket Hammerless FS

Post by Wyldman » Fri Mar 10, 2017 2:05 am

I have discussed it with Mrs. W, and she has decided to go with a Tokarev, being Russian & all.

GLWS!

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Re: 1903 Colt Pocket Hammerless FS

Post by gruntmedik » Mon Mar 13, 2017 5:09 pm

Have had some questions on another site. The spot above the trigger on the left side is my poor attempt at photo-editing the SN# out. It is NOT a blemish in the finish.

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Re: 1903 Colt Pocket Hammerless FS

Post by Whootsinator » Mon Mar 13, 2017 6:45 pm

Here:
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Could look better if I was editing the original. I actually did think that was a blemish originally. I'd have either put an obvious black box over it or made it look perfect enough that no one would question it.
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Re: 1903 Colt Pocket Hammerless FS

Post by gruntmedik » Mon Mar 13, 2017 10:11 pm

Thanks man.

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Re: 1903 Colt Pocket Hammerless FS

Post by gruntmedik » Sat Mar 18, 2017 3:49 pm

Back to the safe she goes.

Lock it up please.

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