Lot 2008
Rare WWII U.S. Property Colt Model 1903 Hammerless Pocket .32 ACP Semi-Auto Pistol British Lend-Lease with Factory Box. This 1942 Colt Military M1903 chambered in .32ACP with a 3.75-inch barrel and factory parkerized finish. This WWII M1903 is a US Property British lend-lease Colt Pistol. In 1941 the U.S. Government passed the lease-lend act, that allowed the United States to supply any nations that were deemed critical to the defense of the United States with Munitions and war-related supplies. This allowed the U.S.A. to remain neutral to the conflict until its involvement after Pearl harbor. This Colt M1903 carries the variety of British proof marks in a few common locations. It’s offered with the military kraft box numbered to the gun. The markings on this Military Pocket Auto read legibly and show sharp. “COLT AUTOMATIC” “CALIBRE 32 RIMLESS SMOKELESS” on the right side of the slide “U.S. PROPERTY” The British proof marks “Crossed Sceptre” and the British Crown over “BNP” for Birmingham Nitro Proof stamp above the trigger. “30” on the right trigger guard bow. The top of the slide shows the matching Crown and BNP above the extractor and the barrel hood. Also, on the barrel hood “.32 .675 I2 TONS PER ” The left side show Colts patent and address in two lines ”COLT’S PT. F.A. MFG. CO HARTFORD. CT. U.S.A” ”PATENTED APR. 20, 1897. DEC. 22, 1903.” The frame shows the serial ”564937” above the trigger and a light cross cannon behind the safety. The Rampant colt stamped behind the slide serrations and the trigger bow shows ”VP” in triangle. The leading edges of this M1903 Pocket Auto are sharp and straight. The rounded front sight has a ramped back side. The rear sight is a square notch and set by dovetail in the slide. Colts’ flush type medallions sit at the top of the checkered walnut grips and are bright in display. Included in the sale of this Colt M1903 British Lend Lease is the military kraft box numbered match, and a single magazine. The magazine is blue in color, marked “CAL 32 COLT”. This is a very nice and complete example that should enhance any World War II small arms or Unique Military Pistol. Caliber/ Gauge: .32 ACP; Serial Number: 564937 Working Order: Firearm has not been tested; Background Check: FFL Required; Keywords: Firearms, Guns; Ref: BD2024
- Provenance: Includes original factory Colt kraft cardboard box with original manual. The kraft box has matching serial number to the pistol on the lid and on the bottom of the box.
- Dimensions: 3.75" barrel
- Circa: 1942
- Notes: ***FFL Required For All Firearms Manufactured After 1898: Out-of-State Buyers Firearms must be shipped through our 3rd Party Shipper Westside Mail Center and ALL Firearms Manufactured After 1898 must be shipped to a valid holder of a Federal Firearms License. BEFORE PLACING BIDS ON FIREARMS, CHECK YOUR STATE AND COUNTY LAWS TO VERIFY THE FIREARM IS LEGAL IN YOUR STATE. It is the Bidders responsibility to know or verify the legality of a specific Firearm or Magazine prior to placing any bids. FIREARMS UNABLE TO BE SHIPPED TO YOUR STATE WILL RESULT IN A REFUND MINUS A 25% RESTOCKING FEE AND SHIPPING COSTS IF APPLICABLE; Local Arizona Buyers MUST have a Valid ARIZONA ID with a Current Physical Address and MUST complete all necessary background and registration forms at Bradford's Auction Gallery Firearms Manufactured After 1898. ANY DENIED BACKGROUND CHECK WILL RESULT IN A REFUND MINUS A 25% RESTOCKING FEE ****
- Condition: This pistol is in excellent condition with little signs of wear commensurate with age and handling. Approx. 97% original parkerized finish. The bore is bright and shinny with strong rifling. The grips are very fine, with a few dings on the otherwise sharp checkering. The karft box is in overall good condition with signs of wear and slight loss commensurate with age and storage. The lid to the box is missing one side piece. Please review the photos for details and condition.
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