Learn the History of Colt Automatic Pistols and Revolvers


















Colt 1908 Vest Pocket .25 ACP serial number 354844 – Pistol is factory nickel plated and is fitted with original factory flush medallion machine checkered walnut stocks (ca. 1925).

Colt 1903 Pocket Hammer .38 ACP – Serial Number 20000 – This pistol was manufactured on September 8, 1906 and shipped September 11, 1906 to Schoverling, Daly & Gales in New York City as a 1 gun shipment. Beginning in 1903, the first gun of this model was serial number 19999 and the numbering continued in descending order (19999, 19998, 19997…) until terminal serial number 16000 which was manufactured in 1906. This is the first example of the ascending serial numbers.

Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless .32 ACP serial number 228536 – pictured with a period box of 7.65mm Belgian ammunition is a well used example from the Belgian Contract of 1915 (which was prematurely canceled.)

Colt 1903 Pocket Hammerless .32 ACP no serial number – Relic “as found” condition. Type I with separate barrel bushing.

Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless .32 ACP Pistol Serial Number 174813 with matching Factory Tin Shipping Box